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Ottawa in Spring – Top Reasons to Visit

1. The Ottawa International Writers Festival – late April through early May, featuring top writers and thinkers from the world over.
2. Tulips – millions of them – along with entertainment, ideas and fun at May's Canadian Tulip Festival.
3. Big traveling exhibitions at Ottawa museums and galleries typically open in May of early June each year.
4. Ottawa Race Weekend – over 30,000 participants take to the streets for Canada's largest marathon and a series of shorter races, the third weekend in May.
5. Bring the kids for the Ottawa International Children's Festival in late May – music, performing arts and fun for children and families.
6. Celebrate French culture in Ontario at the Franco Ontarian Festival in mid-June.
7. Canada Dance Festival – a pan-Canadian, cross-cultural gathering of dance artists at the National Arts Centre and other venues.
8. Exciting races, cultural performances and children's activities animate the Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival in late June.

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Tulip Celebration
Be dazzled by our tulips, be taken with our town. Join us from May 7 to 24, 2010!

Rendez-Vous for Two
Sneak away to the Capital with that special someone for a getaway to remember.

Sip, Savour & Spa
Pamper yourself with spa treatments, shopping and fine dining.

Family Discovery
Reconnect by sharing, learning and exploring some of Canada's best museums and attractions.

Girlfriends Getaway
This one’s for the girls! This package caters to all types and budgets.

Casino Getaway
Visit Canada's Capital Region and be enthralled with entertainment at its best!

Celebration Vacation
If you've got an anniversary, birthday or other special occasion coming up, come to Ottawa for our Celebration Vacation!

Cultural Odyssey
Enjoy the best of the arts, history and culture in Canada in this ultimate cultural getaway!