List of attractions in Ottawa
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The following is a list of attractions in Ottawa and surrounding area.[1]
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[edit] Permanent Attractions
Further information: List of National Historic Sites of Canada in Ottawa
[edit] Museums
- Bytown Museum
- Canada Agriculture Museum
- Canada Aviation Museum
- Canada Science and Technology Museum
- Canadian Museum of Civilization
- Canadian Museum of Nature
- Canadian Postal Museum
- Canadian Ski Museum
- Canadian War Museum
- Currency Museum (in the Bank of Canada)
- Diefenbunker (at CFS Carp)
- Laurier House
- National Gallery of Canada
- Pinhey's Point Historic Site
- Watson's Mill
[edit] Defunct Museums
- Canadian Museum of Contemporary Photography - closed since 2006
[edit] Children attractions
[edit] Other Public Areas
- Byward Market
- Canadian Tribute to Human Rights
- Dominion Arboretum
- Dow's Lake
- Lansdowne Park (home of the Aberdeen Pavilion and Frank Clair Stadium)
- National Arts Centre
- National War Memorial (also called "The Response", home of the Canadian Tomb of the Unknown Soldier)
- Parliament Hill
- Peacekeeping Monument
- Rideau Canal
- Capital Pathway
[edit] Notable Buildings and Private Areas
Some of these places allow members of the public to visit, but are not completely open to everyone.
- 24 Sussex Drive
- Canadian Golf and Country Club
- Library and Archives Canada
- Ottawa Hunt and Golf Club
- Rideau Hall
- Royal Canadian Mint
- Supreme Court of Canada
- STV Black Jack
[edit] Festivals and Other Events
- Canada Dance Festival
- Canadian Tulip Festival
- Capital Hoedown
- Capital Idea!
- Capital Pride (Ottawa)
- Carnival of Cultures
- Centretown Movies Outdoor Film Festival
- Ottawa Chamberfest
- Inside Out Film and Video Festival
- International Folkloric Festival
- Juno Awards of 2012
- Music and Beyond
- Ottawa Bluesfest
- Ottawa Dragon Boat Race Festival
- Ottawa Folk Festival
- Ottawa Fringe Festival
- Ottawa International Animation Festival
- Ottawa International Children's Festival
- Ottawa International Film Festival
- Ottawa International Hockey Festival
- Ottawa International Jazz Festival
- Ottawa International Writers Festival
- Ottawa Irish Festival
- Ottawa Reggae Festival
- Ottawa SuperEX
- Rideau Canal Festival
- Westfest
- Winterlude
[edit] Map of major buildings
Main article: Architecture of Ottawa
A map of downtown Ottawa, including parts of Lower Town, Sandy Hill, and downtown Hull.
Click on the stars to read articles on individual buildings.
[edit] References
- ^ James Hale (5 April 2011). Frommer's Ottawa. John Wiley and Sons. pp. 55–59. ISBN 9780470681589. http://books.google.com/books?id=D-xZXkWpWtIC&pg=PT55. Retrieved 3 August 2011.
[edit] External links
- National Capital Commission - Discover the Capital
- Ottawa Festivals d’Ottawa
- ottawakiosk.com: Ottawa Attractions
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