Friday, December 5, 2008

Visitors attractions in Ottawa

Described as one of the most beautiful capitals in the world, choose Ottawa as your destination. Visitors can have a great time during their short term or long term stay in the city. You will fall in love with the charm of the city. Ottawa is accessible and enjoys the attributes of a major centre for the visual and performing arts.

Visitors to Ottawa will find something of their interest. When you are in Ottawa, make sure to stay in affordable and comfortable hotels that are superbly located near places of tourist interests and transport. If you are an art lover, then plethora of cultural and historical sites will delight your soul. Some of the recommended must visit attractions are:
• Arts Court
• Great Canadian Theatre Company
• Parliament Hill
• Ottawa City Hall Gallery
• Sparks Street Mall
• Ottawa’s Countryside
• Friends of the Rideau
• The Rideau Canal Museum (Smiths Falls Ont.)
• Bank of Canada Currency Museum
• Nepean Museum
• Royal Canadian Mint

Explore the neighborhood as you dine among local people in the city restaurants. Get a taste of the local flavour and indulge your taste bud to delectable cuisines of the city.

Friday, November 14, 2008

Enjoy the ethnic food from around the world

If are looking forward to vacation in Ottawa, the capital of Canada, you will not be disappointed. Built on a high cliff to protect against the potential advance of American invaders, the capital is now a welcoming place for visitors. During winter take the opportunity to skate on the world's longest skating rink, at the end enjoying a sugary treat called a Beavertail. The summer provides festivals, the beautiful flowering of the tulip festival and the biggest Canada Day party on July 1st.

Visitors will be delighted to know that ethnic foods from around the world are available at a wide range of restaurants and street vendors throughout the city. You can mix shopping and dining at the Byward Market area which has a wide selection of different cuisines; the Chinatown area is along Somerset Ave. between Bronson Ave. and Preston St; Little Italy runs along the length of Preston Street, from Carling Avenue to Albert Street.

Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Experience Ottawa in Autumn...

Ottawa is the capital and also the one of the largest cities in Canada and is nestled in the Ottawa Valley. Ottawa lies on the banks of the Ottawa River which usually forms the territorial line between Ontario and Quebec. In the past, Ottawa was settled by the Odwa or Odaawaa, meaning "traders." Ottawa is made up of eleven townships which are a part of the historic Carleton County and historic Russell. Ottawa is often ranked as the most desirable cities in the world to feel like home.

Being one of the most beautiful G8 capitals in the world, it has a developed itself into a world-class tourist centre and convention centre. Rich in its culture and heritage, Ottawa has many museums having great collection of local and national artifacts. Other than the museums, there are many national institutions, parklands, waterways and historic architecture to explore. Even, you can color yourself in the festivals of Ottawa like Ottawa Fringe Festival, the Carnival of Cultures and the Ottawa Busker Festival. There are many other festivals too like writers’ festival, animation festival, cartoon festival and French language book fairs.

So, come and explore the heritage sites, stunning architecture, and natural wonders and enjoy the cultural activities of Ottawa.