Ottawa Tourism TipsWhat are the Top Ottawa Tourism Attractions? Can you show me a map of downtown Ottawa? Can you recommend anywhere to stay?
For many, the answer to "Top Tourism Attraction" is easy: the Parliament Buildings. For patriotic Canadians, they're a sentimental favourite. Ottawa is Canada's national capital, and the home of the Canadian parliament. The familiar pointy copper roofs of the neo-Gothic parliament buildings perched on Parliament Hill are considered by many to be works of art. Make sure you take a guided tour of the inside when you visit, because it's just as interesting. During the summer you can watch the colourful Changing of the Guards take place on the lawn. But seeing the Parliament and posing with the famous Royal Canadian Mounted Police is just a first step to discovering this clean, compact but bustling city. You'll find many other Things to Do in Ottawa as well. Architecture – Number 1 on your list is the Parliament Buildings, of course (see above). After that, check out the historic Fairmont Chateau Laurier hotel and the Notre Dame Basilica. For modern architecture, see Moshe Safdie’s light-filled National Gallery of Art and Douglas Cardinal’s Canadian Museum of Civilization. Heritage and historic sites – The mansion known simply by its address, 24 Sussex Drive, was built in 1866 and has been the home of several Prime Ministers, including the current one. Other heritage sites to see include: Laurier House; Rideau Hall, the residence of the Governor General; the Parliament buildings; Billings Estate and more. These Ottawa attractions are a must-see for anyone with an interest in Canadian culture. Monuments – See several famous ones, including: the National War Memorial, the Famous Five Monument, and the Peacekeeping Monument.
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