| Page Views: 774 Last Visit to Ottawa: March, 2009 | Canada's Capital City! by Jefie - last update: Oct 4, 2009 |
| View of Quebec from the parliament building |
Back in 1857, when Queen Victoria was asked to pick the capital of Canada, she chose Ottawa, although she'd never been there herself. At the time, the little city of "Bytown" didn't have much to offer, but the Queen liked how it was located about halfway between Quebec City and Toronto, two of the country's most important colonies at the time.
Today, Ottawa is a charming and quiet city that offers visitors an interesting blend of history, arts, nature and culture. There are several museums in Ottawa, and with over 30 festivals going on throughout the year, there's always something fun to do around town! |
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| Pros: | "Nice art galleries, lots of festivals, great architecture...." | | Cons: | "It tends to get really quiet during the weekend" | | In A Nutshell: | "A great place to go for a weekend and to learn more about Canadian history" |
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Mikebb Wed Mar 25, 2009 23:07 UTC
Nice page Isa, but I cannot imagine sightseeing in the snow. How was your recent visit, no photos yet. | pieter_jan_v Wed Feb 6, 2008 18:44 UTC
Familiar lookoff at your intro picture (see my http://cache.virtualtourist.com/2304865.jpg) PJ | Nemorino Tue Apr 24, 2007 12:41 UTC
I had no idea Mackenzie King was such an eccentric. His study looks great! | Zajem Sun Apr 1, 2007 22:49 UTC
A very nice interier view of the Basilica!! |
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