Ottawa

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Ottawa

• Our Nations Capital

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Ottawa An Overview

• Area of 4,662 square kilometres (1,800 square
  miles)
• Unique geography history and lifestyle
• Many of Canada's best museums and cultural
  facilities
• Parliament Buildings and other historical
  structures

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Seasonal Activities

• Winterlude in February
• Skating on the Rideau in Winter
• Tulip Festival in Spring
• SuperEx in the Summer
• Many outdoor activities all year round

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Where is Ottawa?

• Beside the border between the Provinces of
  Ontario and Québec
• Approximately 200 km from Montréal and 400 km
  from Toronto
• Ottawa represents our two founding cultures in
  day-to-day life

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Tne National Capital Region

• Fourth largest population in Canada (over
  920,000)
• Located at the meeting of three rivers
• Ottawa River
• Rideau River
• Gatineau River

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Parliament Hill

• Parliament Hill, The heart of the Region
• Stone buildings and the the Peace Tower
• On cliffs over-looking the Ottawa River
• Source of Canadian political life

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The Peace Tower

• 53-bell carillon
• Huge clock
• Memorial chamber commemorating Canada's war dead

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Ottawa as a Capital City

• Seat of federal government
• Approximately 20 per cent of the workforce
• Federal parliament, House of Senate
• Many government departments
• High technology an important aspect in the job
  market

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An Idyllic Setting

• Controlled development
• Miles of parkland
• Natural beauty of the environment preserved
• Situated at confluence of three rivers and a
  scenic canal

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The Rideau Canal

• Divides the downtown
• Stretches 7.8 km from downtown Ottawa to Dow's
  Lake
• The world's longest open-air skating rink
• Skater's paradise - "the" place to be during
  Winterlude

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Other Attractions

• More than 50 galleries
• Many renowned museums
• Canadian Museum of Nature
• National Museum of Science and Technology
• National Aviation Museum
• National Gallery of Canada
• Canadian Museum of Civilization
• Canadian Museum of Contemporary Photography

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Web Sites about Ottawa

• A Treasure to Explore Parliament Hill
• National Gallery of Canada
• Canadian Museum of Civilization

• Ottawa Virtual Reality Tours
• OttawaKiosk Your One-Stop Guide
• Sympatico Around Ottawa

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