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Area Guide | Distances from Areas of Interest | Shopping Options | Local Restaurants | Local Weather Ottawa at a Glance Credit: www.ottawatourism.ca
Nestled at the junction of three picturesque rivers, Ottawa is considered one of the world’s most beautiful capitals. The city also borders the province of Québec, creating a dynamic cultural milieu in which both French and English cultures are deeply rooted. The result is a truly cosmopolitan experience - a North American city with a distinctly European charm and flair. The city's rich ethnic diversity also includes thriving German, Lebanese, Italian, Polish, Dutch, Portuguese, and Asian communities, among others. Throughout the year, these communities celebrate their heritage in many colourful multicultural festivals and events. The seat of Canada’s federal government, Ottawa is a major centre for the visual and performing arts. Yet the city retains the accessibility, atmosphere and charm of a smaller centre - rich in wide-open green spaces, parks and wilderness areas. A four-hour drive north-east of Toronto and two hours west of Montreal,
Ottawa presents visitors with a wide selection of sightseeing and outdoor-leisure
options. In fact, with more than a dozen national museums and galleries
- and a full calendar of festivals and activities - Canada’s Capital
Region has something for everyone. The Capital Info Centre (staffed by the National Capital Commission) at 90 Wellington Street, across from Parliament Hill, offers a chance to learn more about Canada’s Capital Region with it’s dynamic exhibits and multimedia show. The Centre is open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 pm. May 8 th to Labour Day and 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. through the rest of the year. It is closed on December 25, 26 and January 1.
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