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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
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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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MAYA: Secrets of their Ancient World
May 18 – October 28, 2012
Canadian Museum of Civilization
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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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Visit the Casino du Lac Leamy
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Try some paintball in Ottawa
Ottawa Travel Guide | Tuesday, 25 October 2011 14:09

Those who live in the Ottawa area or have taken a recent holiday in the city know that there are some great places in town to have fun. One favourite pastime that individuals of all ages seem to enjoy is paintball, which provides a thrilling experience for those who wish to test their live action gaming skills. Travellers looking to take a break from sightseeing or spend time doing something exciting on a rainy day should consider making plans for one of Ottawa’s awesome paintball arenas.
Until the end of November, travellers can make reservations at Commando paintball. The company’s website says that it is located a short distance outside the city and is a great place to experience some exciting paintball games. Groups, couples or individuals are welcome to participate in the monitored, friendly competitions that allow players to hone in on targets while bobbing and weaving through various obstacles. There are several sections to choose from, including a forest region, an area supplied with old army tanks and trucks, and a modern, neon-coloured play field. Equipment and paintballs can be rented on-site to help guests get ready for an unforgettable holiday activity.
If the weather is unfavourable, visitors to Canada’s capital city can spend time in town at Tag Zone. This is a unique paintball experience, where participants do not actually get tagged with paint, says the organization’s website. Contestants are instead tagged with special play guns as they compete as teams in various games. The indoor arena has some innovative features, such as fog machines that make missions more challenging and synchronized music and special effects to go along with gameplay. Travellers who may be in the area for their birthday can enjoy free games and unlimited ammo. This kind of attraction may be great for young tourists looking to burn off some extra energy, or a fun family hoping to bond over some friendly competition.
Travellers planning to try out some paintball in the city may wish to peruse some of the local publications before organizing their day. Local newspapers and magazines often provide special discounts that a visitor to Ottawa may not normally know about. These special promotions may make the excursion all the more wallet-friendly.
Paintball can be a fun and new experience to try on holiday, and Ottawa is a great destination to enjoy these types of adrenaline-filled attractions.

