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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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Investigate the Lusk Caves in Gatineau
Ottawa Travel Guide | Tuesday, 25 October 2011 14:12
For a unique attraction to experience while visiting the Ottawa area, travellers may want to consider checking out the interesting and eerie Lusk Caves located in Gatineau Park. This year-round complex encourages adventurous guests to explore the marble caverns on a self-guided tour with signs in French and English, says the Bonjour Quebec website. This may make for a fun and thrilling excursion to experience while enjoying Canada’s capital city this fall.
Open for free to the public, the Lusk Caves can be seen by renting some spelunking gear or bringing one’s own helmet, rubber boots and flashlight to the attraction. After peering though the dark caves, travellers can learn about the historical significance of this spot by reading the informative panels that line the 10 kilometre walk back to the park’s entrance and parking area.
Travellers who take on the caves need to be prepared to get a little dirty. Ottawa Outdoors Magazine says that the passageways are often narrow, which naturally kicks up dust and perhaps a little mud from the underground stream.
