Ottawa

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Ottawa – Canada in one city!

As Canada’s vibrant capital city, Ottawa offers a wide range of experiences that reflect the nation as a whole. With Parliament Hill, national museums and institutions, outdoor adventure, a wide variety of cuisine options and four distinct seasons, Ottawa truly is a taste of Canada—complete with a beautiful, clean, and friendly downtown core.

The restoration of Parliament’s Centre Block means a brand new location for the House of Commons in West Block and for the Senate in the Senate of Canada Building (previously the Government Conference Centre). Along with a new Visitor Welcome Centre on Parliament Hill, these new spaces are now open for free public tours—and an online booking engine allows visitors to easily schedule their tours ahead of their visit. The opening of Ottawa’s new Light Rail Transit system, the 50th anniversary of the National Arts Centre, and ongoing museum upgrades and hotel openings continue to draw visitors. Looking forward to 2020, visitors will celebrate milestones with the 50th season of the Rideau Canal Skateway, the world’s largest outdoor rink, and the 75th anniversary of the Dutch Gift of Tulips celebrated at the 2020 Canadian Tulip Festival.