Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, North America
By Erica Roberts
Ottawa is the capital city of Canada, and is located in the province of Ontario. At Toronto's Boring Awards, which took place near the end of May, it was voted Canada's most boring city, but anyone who lives here knows that's a joke! Ottawa has a lot to offer both tourists and locals. If you're paying the city a visit, there are many tourist attractions you definitely won't want to miss. Luckily, most of these are located downtown. Most importantly, you won't want to leave without seeing the Parliament Buildings, the political hub of Canada, where the Canadian Senate and House of Commons meet to make all of the important decisions about how the country is run. You can also view the Prime Minister Stephen Harper's house, located a few minutes away from the Parliament Buildings by car, and you will be able to pay a visit to the Supreme Court of Canada, Canada's highest appeal court, also located downtown. Both the Supreme Court and the Parliament Buildings offer guided tours. While you're at the Parliament buildings, make sure you visit the statues of Canadian
historical figures outdoors—it's fun to climb one and have your picture taken!
You won't want to leave Ottawa without also visiting the downtown's Byward Market. The 'Market' might be best known for its happening bars, pubs, and nightclubs for party animals of all ages, but it also has a great selection of restaurants, specialty food shops, and outdoor stands selling things like unique jewellery and woven products. A great restaurant to dine at in the Byward Market is Tucker's Marketplace, which offers an all-you-can-eat lunch buffet every weekday. If you're lucky enough to be having a birthday while you're in Ottawa, you'll be able to help yourself to the buffet for free. If you do end up hitting the nightclubs, young people will especially enjoy the East-coast inspired Pier 21, Pub 101, and the Liquor Store Party Bar. Older folk may prefer the ambience of three stellar Irish pubs: Patty Boland's, the Aulde Dubliner Pourhouse (known by locals as just the 'Pourhouse'), and the Heart & Crown.
If you're the artsy type, make sure you pay a visit to the National Gallery of Canada, which is downtown and features amazing displays of Canadian art, including authentic Inuit art. The National Arts Centre is also located in the heart of Ottawa's downtown, and hosts many concerts and
By Erica Roberts
Ottawa is the capital city of Canada, and is located in the province of Ontario. At Toronto's Boring Awards, which took place near the end of May, it was voted Canada's most boring city, but anyone who lives here knows that's a joke! Ottawa has a lot to offer both tourists and locals. If you're paying the city a visit, there are many tourist attractions you definitely won't want to miss. Luckily, most of these are located downtown. Most importantly, you won't want to leave without seeing the Parliament Buildings, the political hub of Canada, where the Canadian Senate and House of Commons meet to make all of the important decisions about how the country is run. You can also view the Prime Minister Stephen Harper's house, located a few minutes away from the Parliament Buildings by car, and you will be able to pay a visit to the Supreme Court of Canada, Canada's highest appeal court, also located downtown. Both the Supreme Court and the Parliament Buildings offer guided tours. While you're at the Parliament buildings, make sure you visit the statues of Canadianhistorical figures outdoors—it's fun to climb one and have your picture taken!
If you're the artsy type, make sure you pay a visit to the National Gallery of Canada, which is downtown and features amazing displays of Canadian art, including authentic Inuit art. The National Arts Centre is also located in the heart of Ottawa's downtown, and hosts many concerts and
