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Top things to do in Ottawa
#1Amphibious Vehicle Water & Land City Tour
Grab a seat on the Lady Dive for an amphibus exploration of Ottawa and Gatineau. Pass by the capital region’s architecture by land, and then get a view of th...
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#2Hop-On Hop-Off Open Top Double-Decker Bus Tour
Tour Canada’s capital city at your own pace, hopping on and off at your leisure as you cruise through town on a London-style open top double-decker bus.. Div...
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#39-Day Big East Tour from Toronto
Experience the best of Eastern Canada on an adventurous, 9-day outing with a group of like-minded travelers. Tour the streets of Montreal, Quebec City, and O...
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#4Best of Ottawa Tour Plus Helicopter Ride
Adventure seekers young and old will walk away with memories that will last a lifetime when they take part in The Ultimate Ottawa Tour for Thrill Seekers. Th...
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#5Epic Ottawa Night Tour
Surprises aplenty lie ahead when you choose to spend an evening on the Epic Ottawa Night Tour. Uniquely designed to show you that the nightlife in Canada’s c...
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#6Ultimate Ottawa Tour
Ottawa has so much to see and do that it is hard to pack it all in one day, but somehow, we managed it. The Ultimate Ottawa Tour is a half day tour that allo...
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#7Canadian War Museum
Canada’s military history comes to life at the Canadian War Museum. See artifacts from Canada’s wartime past and explore exhibits that delve into the experie...
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#8Canadian Museum of History
Breathtaking setting. Majestic architecture. Fascinating exhibitions. Welcome to Canada’s national museum of history, exploring this country’s rich cultural ...
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#97-Day Big East Tour from Montreal
Explore the urban attractions and beautiful wilderness of Eastern Canada with a group of like-minded adventurers on this week-long trip from Montreal to Toro...
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#10Ottawa River Whitewater Rafting Adventure
Experience the dynamic waters of Canada’s legendary Ottawa River in a guided raft. Get your feet wet as you splash and roll through one of the world’s great ...
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Things To Do in Ottawa
Ottawa is the capital of Canada and is located on the map of eastern Ontario near the Quebec border, and it was formerly known as Bytown named after its founder Colonel John By in 1826. The name was changed to Ottawa in 1855, and now in addition to being the center of the Canadian government, it also is a tourist hub you can visit any time of the year and expect to find entertainment and relaxing spots to spend your time. Among fun things to do in Ottawa, the following places are by far the best to visit when you travel here.
One must see attraction in Ottawa is the Canadian Museum of Civilization, a museum that takes you way back in history to the early days of the native people who inhabited the country before the Europeans came, through to the the French settler periods, and all the way to the time in which Canada became a nation. From artifacts and profiles of famous Canadian founders to even a children's museum section, these features make this place a top location for Ottawa excursions.
There are many local festivals taking place throughout the year you may add to the list of Ottawa activities such as the Festival of India, the Nevan Fair, the Carp Fair, and the Ottawa Egyptian Festival. These festivals are great for the family to enjoy together, while kids also get a chance to dress up in costumes and participate in other activities to give them an insight to different cultures.
Among other attractions in Ottawa is the Fitzroy Provincial Park, a place where you can go to enjoy the Canadian outdoors and view wildlife on the Ottawa River. The park also hosts outdoor concerts sometimes where you can add the tune of music to the sights and sounds of your visit.
Other Ottawa tours are available from Expedia, so use our packages to discover Canada's capital and see how you can plan for your trip there. With lots to do and more to see, Expedia.com is your ticket for traveling to Ottawa.