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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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Canadian culture comes alive at Parliament Hill
Ottawa Travel Guide | Monday, 12 September 2011 12:14
As the center of government for the entire country, Ottawa is one of the most important cities in all of Canada. Nowhere is this more evident than in the impressive architecture and towering spires of Parliament Hill. The attraction is viewed as a must-see for travellers on tours of Ottawa, and vacationers can find out what all the fuss is about by exploring this magnificent monument on the Ottawa River.
Known to locals as The Hill, Parliament Hill is a large building complex that boasts unique gothic architecture rarely seen outside of the U.K. Comprised of three breathtaking buildings, the structures were originally a military base, only repurposed as a seat of government when Queen Victoria declared Bytown (the classic name of Ottawa) the capital of Canada in 1859.
Since then, the amazing buildings have been one of the biggest attractions in the country, drawing more than 3 million visitors each year, according to CTV. Tours, available in both English and French, will take visitors through the House of Commons, the Senate and even the newly renovated Library of parliament, giving travellers a taste of Canada's power in one of the most immaculate structures in the country.
