Ottawa

SIGHTSEEING, OTTAWA Created :

Amitabha Gangopadhyay

An engineer by profession, Amitabha loves roaming around the green hills of the tropics seeking occasional relief from the long Canadian winters. He brings back stories of the common people that he often shares his time with when traveling off the beaten paths of the mountains and the rural areas of many countries. To add some spices to his travel interests, Amitabha always looks for opportunities to experience some adrenaline rush from his favourite sports of skydiving, paragliding, zip-lining or even flying in microlites wherever he travels.

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When you are visiting Toronto and you plan to travel to Montreal, make a side trip to Ottawa, the capital of Canada. Despite the fact that it is the hotbed of all political brouhaha in Canada, it is a tourist-friendly city. The city is famous for its Tulip festival which is visited by thousands of tourists every year. Ottawa’s famous Rideau Canal is the de facto skating ring for all ages in the middle of the winter. Make it a point to visit the Canadian Museum of History by the Ottawa River, directly across from the Parliament. The Museum provides an excellent exhibition of human civilization. The tickets can be booked on-line.

There is variety of tours available to see Ottawa and its surroundings including a daily tour of the Parliament Building. It is a magnificent architecture with the backdrop of the Ottawa River. Depending on how much time you can spare in your itinerary, you can choose a number of tours starting from viewing the landmark of the city in a double-decker bus. Some prefer to experience the vibe of the city riding on bi-cycle. If you love to taste foods, stop by the famous Byward market which offers specialty food shops and varieties of restaurants. Take a leisurely stroll in the market to explore the boutiques, galleries and enjoy a relaxing evening sipping your favourite drink in an outdoor patio.
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