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Great Escape
A look at the most popular U.S. and worldwide
tourist destinations. -- February 5, 2007
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As the country's capital city, Ottawa is best known as the
home to the seat of federal government. But behind the facade lies an
architecturally stunning city. It's also been called the capital by which all
other capitals should be measured. Ottawa is clean, compact and cleverly
planned. If you can only get away for the weekend, Ottawa is the perfect
choice: you can see much of the city in a short time. That doesn't mean that
there isn't much to see, it's just because of the great planning that went
into the city. If you can make one of those weekends between February 2 and
18, you can play in Winterlude, a unique winter festival featuring snow and
ice sculpture competitions, snow playgrounds and skating and sporting events
which transform Ottawa into a winter wonderland. If you could make another
weekend trip from May 4 to 21, you can participate in the Canadian Tulip
Festival. This annual world-famous festival features millions of tulips, sites
along a 15-km Tulip Route, family entertainment, the Tulip Explosion floral
design show, and more.
So come see the Capital of Capitals.
For more information visit www.ottawatourism.ca
or call 1-888-OTTAWA8.
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| The Top 7 Attractions
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| Parliament Hill 613-996-0896
These three Gothic Revival-style buildings
are located on a 170-foot bluff overlooking the Ottawa River and house the
offices of members of Parliament, the House of Commons and the Senate. The
free guided tours tells Canada's history and give you a chance to see
another country's (or your) government in action. |
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| Byward Market 613-562-3325
Canada's oldest, continuously operating
farmers' market surrounds a two-floor building full of boutiques and
restaurants. |
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| Rideau Canal 613-239-5000
For the beauty of this one, plan your
getaway during the winter; the canal is turned into the world's longest
skating rink. In the summer, stroll down the canal in a boat. The Rideau
is one of Ottawa's oldest landmarks. |
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| National Gallery of Canada
613-990-1985
Dating back to 1880, the National Gallery
is home to the world's largest collection of Canadian art. Also features
some excellent European and American collections. |
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| Canadian War Museum 819-776-8600
This national military is a living tribute
to the men and women who served in Canada's armed forces and lets you
examine the cost of war on your native soil and abroad. |
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| Gatineau Park 819-239-5000
The vast Gatineau Park is the perfect place
to spy the natives doing what natives do. You can also explore the
MacKenzie King Estate, the home of one of Canada's Prime Ministers. |
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| Canadian Museum of Nature
613-566-4700
If you have sons and hate bugs, you might
want to skip this museum, but they won't want to. An entire gallery is
inhabited by insects and snakes. You might want to stick to the exhibits
chronicling the age of dinosaurs and glaciers. |
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