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Ottawa
Since being named Canada's
capital by Queen Victoria in 1857, Ottawa has grown into
a city for all seasons. From Winterlude in February to the Tulip Festival
in Spring and
SuperEx in the
summer, the national capital is alive with activity every day of the year.
Situated on the Ottawa River, a common border shared by the Provinces of
Ontario and Québec, Ottawa uniquely represents the nation, reflecting our
two founding cultures in day-to-day life.
The centre of the Region
is the area known as
Parliament Hill,
where neo-gothic stone buildings and the spire of the Peace Tower rise
from the cliffs overlooking the Ottawa River. The Centre Block of
Parliament is the heart of Canadian political life, housing the Senate,
House of Commons and the impressive Library.
A thriving international technology and business centre and world class
tourism and convention destination, Ottawa is also rich in culture and
heritage with its many national institutions, parklands, waterways and
historic architecture. It is home to a large number of foreign embassies
and is a recognized centre for both academics and professional training.
The city’s residents
enjoy an enviable quality of life.
The Rideau Canal
Waterway is a
boater's paradise, attracting pleasure boats from across North America to
travel its 202 kilometre (125 mile) length. The Rideau Canal,consists of a
series of beautiful lakes and rivers connected by canals. It stretches
from Kingston, at the foot of Lake Ontario, to Ottawa, Canada's capital. |
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