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Travel Home > Directory > Destinations > North America > Canada > Ottawa
Ottawa Pop. 812,129. Province – Ontario ON. Currency – Canadian Dollar, Language – English. Time Zone – GMT minus 5 hours. Main Airport – Macdonald-Cartier International Airport YOW. Best time to go – Summer is a good time to visit especially for outdoor pursuits in the locality. Ottawa is the capital of Canada and is a bilingual city with English and French spoken throughout. Ottawa started off as a small timber settlement on the Ottawa River in Southern Ontario. In 1857, Queen Victoria chose Ottawa as the capital of Canada, a somewhat controversial choice as Toronto and Montreal were, and still are, Canada's largest cities. The early timber industry has been largely superseded by public service, travel and tourism and the high-tech industry. Nortel Networks, a company that constructed much of the backbone of the world's internet, maintains large research and development facilities near the city. Places and things to see and in Ottawa include: ByWard Market (the area's most popular shopping district); Bytown Museum (focus on Ottawa's early history); and Ottawa Senators Ice Hockey Team. Also, due to it's status as capital city there are many national attractions located in Ottawa including: Parliament Hill; the National Library and Archives; the National Gallery; as well as the Museums of Civilization, Contemporary Photography, Nature, War and Science & Technology. From the above the primary attraction is Parliament Hill - Canada's house of democracy which is located in the middle of downtown Ottawa, overlooking the Ottawa River. The building is a fine example of the Gothic revivalist style, and makes an good starting point to visit all other points of interest in the area.
Ottawa Hotels Reservation including – Ontario Province Hotels, Chateau Laurier Hotel, Delta Hotel Ottawa, Lord Elgin Hotel, Chimo Hotel Ottawa, Capital Hill Hotel, Marriott Hotel Ottawa and Quality Hotel.
Built in 1941 and recently expanded, the landmark hotel features 255 completely renovated guestrooms and has views of Confederation Park and Rideau Canal. The Lord Elgin Hotel is 16 km from the Ottawa International Airport. Situated in the heart of the city, it is within walking distance to Confederation Park, the National Arts Centre, Ottawa Congress Centre, Parliament Hill and Rideau Canal and the Rideau Centre.
Ottawa is the capital of Canada. The city is situated along the Ontario side of the Ottawa River, opposite Gatineau, Quebec. Unique as a North American capital, the city is bilingual with the majority of the population speaking English and a significant number also speaking French. Staff in stores and restaurants usually speak both well.
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Ottawa, the capital city of Canada, was established in 1855. As of the year 2006, it has a population of 812,129 people, placing it as the fourth largest nationally, and second largest in the province of Ontario. It is located in the Ottawa Valley on the eastern edge of the province of Ontario. Ottawa lies on the banks of the Ottawa River, a major waterway that forms the boundary between Ontario and Quebec.
