Roger's guidebook to Ottawa-Gatineau
Sightseeing
Parliament of Canada Free Tour Ticket
111 Wellington StBecause you're in Ottawa!
In summer it is a very pleasant walk where you can view boats that have travelled through the locks to moor in downtown Otttawa. In winter you can skate on the world's longest skating rink. If you forgot your skates at home you can rent them here.
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I-Rideau Canal National Historic Site
1 Second AvenueIn summer it is a very pleasant walk where you can view boats that have travelled through the locks to moor in downtown Otttawa. In winter you can skate on the world's longest skating rink. If you forgot your skates at home you can rent them here.
I-Museum yaseCanada yezolimo
240 McLeod StHeritage site with restaurants, shops, & open market.
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ByWard Market
Heritage site with restaurants, shops, & open market.
Arts & Culture
Museum exhibits, Imax theatre, & restaurants are located here.
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I-Museum yaseCanada yezoLimo
100 Rue LaurierMuseum exhibits, Imax theatre, & restaurants are located here.
The Gladstone Theatre
910 Gladstone AveA good local theatre company!
Longstanding "live theatre" company
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Great Canadian Theatre Company
1233 Wellington St. WLongstanding "live theatre" company
Impressive architecture & collection
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I-National Gallery of Canada
380 Sussex DrImpressive architecture & collection
Entertainment & Activities
National Arts Centre
1 Elgin StLive music, theatre, & dance performances.
Getting Around
You might get lost in this up-market shopping mall & spend a lot of money!
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Rideau Centre
You might get lost in this up-market shopping mall & spend a lot of money!
Food Scene
Good food, atmosphere, & location! Need a car to get here.
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Mexicali Rosa's
1001 Queen Elizabeth DrivewayGood food, atmosphere, & location! Need a car to get here.
Parks & Nature
It is centrally located & least-crowded sandy beach in Ottawa-Gatineau.
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Westboro Beach Cafe
745 Sir John A. Macdonald ParkwayIt is centrally located & least-crowded sandy beach in Ottawa-Gatineau.
Dominion Arboretum
ArboretumPleasant to see.
Semi-wilderness park that offers views, hiking, swimming, cross-country skiing & snowshoeing.
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Igatineau Park
33 Chem. ScottSemi-wilderness park that offers views, hiking, swimming, cross-country skiing & snowshoeing.