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A bilingual city with a rich historical and cultural heritage, Ottawa, Canada’s capital, is full of elegant homes and superb English-style gardens eagerly waiting for Canadian tourists. The Rideau Canal, which winds through the centre of the city is a highly prized leisure spot.

During your Ottawa visit, a stop at the Parliament Building is essential. Visit its many galleries and the magnificent circular library, watch the changing of the guard, or attend the House of Commons' famous Question Period.

Check out the stalls at Ottawa’s Byward market, look around antiques markets or stroll through the gardens and public rooms of Rideau Hall, residence of the Governor General. In the evening, be daring and visit the Casino du Lac Leamy, located in Gatineau.

Home to no fewer than 29 museums, Ottawa and adjoining Hull are hotbeds of cultural activity. With its strikingly original architecture, the Canadian Museum of Civilization has an impressive collection of totems standing in its famous historical gallery. The Canada Science and Technology Museum overflows with ingenuity and fascinates young and old. The superb National Gallery of Canada features art from home and abroad with its permanent collection as well as its special exhibits.

More than 30 festivals are held every year in and around the capital, so no matter what time of year you visit Ottawa, there is always something captivating going on.

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