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Welcome to Ottawa !
Ottawa is located in the Ottawa Valley in the eastern part of the province of Ontario. The population of the city is around 810000, while the population of the larger Ottawa region is around 1,146,790.
Due to the richness of advanced architecture and preserved natural beauty of the city, tourists from across the globe come here and enjoy the time with their families and friends.
Geography
Ottawa city is located on the south bank of the Ottawa River, around the mouths of the Rideau River and Rideau Canal. The oldest part of the city is known as Lower Town and occupies the area between the canal and the rivers. If we move across the canal to the west, there lies Centre town, which is the city's financial and commercial hub.
There are many urban areas included in the city of Ottawa. The main one of all these extends for considerable distance to the east, west and south of the center, and includes the former cities of Glocester, Nepean and Vanier the former village of Rockcliffe Park and the suburban communities of Manotick and Orleans.
Around the main urban area city is an extensive greenbelt, administered by the National Capital Commission for conservation and leisure, and comprising mostly forest and marshland. This is the area, which attracts most of the tourists for simple beauty and serenity in the atmosphere.
Across the Ottawa River, which forms the border between Ontario and Quebec, the city of Gatineau lies. Though this city is administered separately, but the two cities fall within the remit of the National Capital Commission, and therefore, for many purposes are considered a single metropolitan area, and are known by the name of the National Capital Region.
Ottawa is made up of 11 historic townships, 10 of which are from historic Carleton County and one from historic Russell.
Transportation
Arriving at Ottawa is easy from all over the world and you can come here by taking the regular flights. There is an International airport and several domestic airports that have regular flights to all other provinces of Canada If you are coming from the adjacent cities of States or from Canada itself, you can choose the domestic flights that are not so expensive and saves a lot of time.
By Bus
There are bus stations minutes away from the center of the city that connect Ottawa to other cities such as Montreal, Toronto, etc. in Canada and the United States. The road access into the city is excellent with routes that will provide either express or scenic routes, as time and interest dictate.
You can choose to come from other provinces and cities of Canada and the States and enjoy the countryside a lot! The budget of these travels is less, and therefore, is very popular among the tourists who have time and can spend it enjoying the travel!
By Rail
Canadian Pacific and Canadian National railways all operate out of the region. The train station is located near the Riverside Drive exit from Highway 417, just east of downtown. Passenger rail service to and from Ottawa is delivered by VIA Rail, while Canadian National (CN) and Canadian Pacific (CP) railways handle cargo and freight.
The rail system to the city is very good and, therefore, you face no problem at all if you choose to come here enjoying the travel on rail.
Places of Attraction
There are many places in Ottawa that visitors like to visit. They are the combination of modern technology and the natural beauty and the history of Canada and you are going to enjoy them a lot for your visit! Some of these places are listed below:
Casino du Lac-Leamy
This place mixes some business with lots of pleasure in an oasis of lush greenery and cascading waters located only 10 minutes from downtown Gatineau and Ottawa.
This is an example of ultramodern Convention Center and is equipped with state-of-the-art technical installations. At the very heart of this magnificent hotel center is the Casino du Lac-Leamy, where you can play to your heart's content in a truly exhilarating atmosphere. This is the place where people like to play and relax their time while visiting the city.
Parliament Hill
This is beautiful place to hang around and enjoy the time with your family and friends! If you are on Parliament Hill, take a tour of the Center Block to see the Senate, the House of Commons and the Hall of Honour. You can also choose to visit the East Block with grand old offices restored to the way they looked during the Confederation era.
Rideau Hall
This is like a royal place, for, all the Governor-Generals have lived and worked since Canada's birth in 1867. You can have a close look to the Canadian History by touring this place. Guided tours are free and last 45 minutes, and the grounds are open from 8 a.m. to one hour prior to sunset.
Winterlude
Winterlude has a host of activities and attractions for the entire family. You should surely visit this place if you are coming to Ottawa with your family and friends!
Some of the events and venues include the Snowflake Kingdom, Casino du Lac-Leamy Crystal Garden, Canada Snow Sculpture Competition, Rideau Canal Skateway, RBC Fantasy on Ice and Dows Lake. A whole lot of activities are there to keep you engaged and make the time enjoyable!
Annual events in Ottawa
Ottawa is very famous for its annual events and you can enjoy them to your heart's contentment! Some of these events are listed below:
Winterlude is an annual winter carnival held each year in February. It is focused on the Rideau Canal.
Tulip Festival is celebrated each May. The city of Ottawa receives a gift of several hundred thousand tulips from the royal family of the Netherlands and these are displayed throughout the city.
Canada Day is one of Ottawa's most important holidays and people from across the nation visit to celebrate the nation's birthday.
Hope Volleyball Summer fest is the world's largest volleyball tournament with more than 25,000 players and spectators attending a gigantic beach party with funds going to local charities. This is a must see event for the sports loving tourists!
Ottawa Chamber Music Festival is the world's largest festival of chamber music, held annually. And this is where the tourists enjoy their visit most, for, there is no parallel of this festival in the whole world!
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