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Have a ball at Ottawa's Westfest celebration
21 May 2012
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Two art exhibits relive the culture of the 80s in Ottawa
18 May 2012
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Join the festivities happening in Orleans, Ontario, this summer
17 May 2012
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Travel back in time on your visit to Spencerville
15 May 2012
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Don't miss a trip to Ottawa's New Art Festival
14 May 2012
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Spring Features
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Fairmont 100th Anniversary
Beginning April 2012
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MAYA Exhibit
May 18 – Oct 28, 2012
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Whales Tohorā!
Until Sept 3rd, 2012
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Stars of the City
Nominate a Star
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Casino du Lac Leamy
Come visit and play for FREE
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Fairmont Château Laurier’s 100th anniversary
Come celebrate the centennial of the Fairmont Château Laurier and participate in special anniversary events.
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MAYA: Secrets of their Ancient World
May 18 – October 28, 2012
Canadian Museum of Civilization
This landmark exhibition will take you on a journey through the mysteries of the Maya – the sacred roles of their divine rulers, their elaborate writing and counting systems, their cycles of life and death… and the truth behind the 2012 end-of-days legend.
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Whales Tohorā at the Canadian Museum of Nature!
Experience the Whales Tohorā exhibit at the CMN until September 3, 2012.
Photo courtesy of Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, 2008.
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Stars of the City
Has someone in Ottawa gone out of their way to make your day? Nominate them for Stars the City recognition.
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Visit the Casino du Lac Leamy
Book Casino du Lac-Leamy Getaway package to receive $15 in FREE slot machine promotional credits.
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Rideau Canal UNESCO World Heritage Site
An historic waterway filled with boaters spring through fall and the world's largest naturally frozen skating rink in winter – the Rideau Canal winds through the heart of Ottawa before connecting with the Ottawa River through dramatic stepped locks right next to Parliament Hill.
Fast Facts
- The Rideau Canal stretches from Ottawa and the Ottawa River 202 kilometres south to Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River at Kingston, connecting beautiful lakes and rivers through a series of 45 locks.
- The Ottawa portion of the Canal starts at Mooney's Bay in the south end of the city and continues through the city, flanked on each side by scenic parkways, cycling paths and gardens.
- Built under the direction of Lieutenant-Colonel John By of the Royal Engineers, the Canal opened in 1832 and is the oldest continuously operated canal in North America.
- The Canal is both a National Historic Site of Canada and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- May through early October, the Canal is open to sightseeing cruises, pleasure craft, canoeist, and kayakers; paddleboats, canoes and kayaks can be rented at the Dow's Lake Pavilion.
- During winter months, the Ottawa portion of the Canal is turned into the Rideau Canal Skateway, and is opened to skaters free of charge each day – weather permitting.
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Celebration Vacation
If you've got an anniversary, birthday or other special occasion coming up, come to Ottawa for our Celebration Vacation!
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Rendez-Vous for Two
Sneak away to the Capital with that special someone for an affair to remember. Stroll along the Rideau Canal. Visit one of the city's great cultural attractions.
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