"Ottawa, Canada's Capital (former ByTown)" Ottawa by pieter_jan_v

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Guarding Ottawa downtown - Ottawa
Guarding Ottawa downtown
Where VT started for me
PJ's VT history
ByWard area - Ottawa

ByWard area

On my VT homepage it states: Member Since: Jan 02, 2002.

So, why became I involved with VT? To be honest, I went back to Ottawa for a second month of business. In the month before I had seen most of the Ottawa attractions and I just Googled for more information. One of the results must have been Virtual Tourist and I just filled in a nickname and password, without realizing this site had so much more to offer.

This page must have been one of my first VT pages and in 2007 I did a major renovation.

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Ottawa - Ottawa

Ottawa

I think I send this postcard in 2001 and a good 10 year later it was returned to me. Why not share it with you all?

Pros and Cons
  • Pros:Always an upcoming event
  • Cons:Little parking spots on the downtown streets
  • In a nutshell:Canada's Capital
  • Last visit to Ottawa: Nov 2011
  • Intro Updated Mar 17, 2012
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Reviews (64)

HMV - Ottawa - Ottawa His Master's Voice Shopping (10)

HMV at the Rideau Centre is a medium size CD and DVD shop. Very good service from young sales people with... more travel advice

The Ottawa Bagelshop - Interior - Ottawa Bagels and more Restaurants (12)

The Ottawa Bagelshop is a great shop and restaurant for enjoying bagels and any other good food and drinks. So, have... more travel advice

Trail Head - Ottawa - Ottawa Canoes and more Shopping (10)

Trail Head is a big store in Ottawa's Western suburb loaded with watersport gear and clothing. Business hours: Mo-We:... more travel advice

Richtree restaurant - Ottawa - Ottawa Fast service at the Rideau Centre Restaurants (12)

The Richtree Restaurant is a buffet restaurant with live cooking. At the entrance you get a card, where your drinks... more travel advice

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    Greggor58's Profile Photo
    Sep 20, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    Ha...somebody tipped me off that you had posted the photo taken in Tuckers...Wow...now that's a pair..Yes it was brief...but fun swapping stories!GREAT restaurant tips Pieter...next time you're in town...Ill take you my fav Vietnamese resto....

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    hunterV's Profile Photo
    Mar 7, 2009 at 12:43 PM

    Thanks for your stories, Pieter! ~ Take care ~

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    kenHuocj's Profile Photo
    Dec 15, 2008 at 5:33 PM

    certainly picked up a few tips- call when you're back visiting again ;-)))

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    freya_heaven's Profile Photo
    May 23, 2004 at 1:46 PM

    Nice overview, the Fairmont Chateau Laurier looks a wonderful place to stay. (~_~)

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    Jul 26, 2003 at 11:22 AM

    gr8 tips on ottawa.. this is where i live.. i like ur nightime pics..

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    europebn's Profile Photo
    Mar 7, 2003 at 10:38 AM

    PJ, great pages on my hometown! Extra warnings:
    1) -30 temperatures in winter, and 2) drunks on weekends in the market and on Elgin street. :)

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    acemj's Profile Photo
    Jan 27, 2003 at 11:22 AM

    The Senator's have the best record in the NHL right now. Great Chateau you stayed at. Well done!

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    Kiisu's Profile Photo
    Dec 22, 2002 at 11:57 AM

    Nice page! I love flea markets - got to go to this one when I visit Ottawa!

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    demonia's Profile Photo
    Dec 20, 2002 at 9:02 AM

    Amazing pictures and really good tips! Love the night views! :)

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    Waalewiener's Profile Photo
    Dec 1, 2002 at 9:20 AM

    P.J your Ottawa page is very good & very accurate, watch out for that black Ice it is very dangerous.

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