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Inside Background
Culture 
Ottawa is blessed with a wide range of cultural venues to offer its visitors...
Last edited: June 22, 2006
Health & Safety 
Generally speaking, Ottawa is a safe city to visit but as with any city, crime...
Last edited: March 27, 2006
History 
Before the European settlers came, the Ottawa region was home to the Algonquin...
Last edited: June 24, 2006
Neighborhoods 
The historic center of Ottawa, which includes the former Bytown, is located...
Last edited: January 20, 2007
Tourist Board Info 
Planning a Trip to Canada’s Capital?  If you want to find an abundance of...
Last edited: October 31, 2006
Weather & When to Go 
Ottawa, located far from either North American coast, is a continental city of...
Last edited: June 22, 2006
Introduction 
Touted as the city by which all capitals should be measured, Ottawa is a...
Last edited: December 06, 2005
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
Planes, trains and automobiles!  Most visitors from outside of Eastern...
Last edited: July 01, 2006
Getting Around 
Do I need a car? In short, no, you really don't need a car to explore the main...
Last edited: August 20, 2006
Public Transportation 
In Ottawa, public transportation is available through OC Transpo, and unless...
Last edited: March 27, 2006
Taxis & Rental Cars 
Taxis Taxi service is plentiful in Ottawa, with numerous taxis often found...
Last edited: July 01, 2006
Small But Very Easy Airport 
The Ottawa International Airport (airport code YOW) is a very small one, but...
Last edited: August 17, 2006
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Inside Things to Do
Day Trips 
There are many smaller towns near Ottawa within an hour's journey that make for...
Last edited: September 07, 2007
Events & Festivals 
Ottawa is a city of festivals!  Every month throughout the year, Ottawa...
Last edited: April 29, 2007
Family Travel 
Ottawa is considered a wonderful, family oriented city.  The variety of parks...
Last edited: September 02, 2006
Museums & Attractions 
When it comes to museums, there is no shortage in Ottawa.  Some of the more...
Last edited: August 20, 2006
Nightlife 
In a city as large and cosmopolitan as Ottawa, there’s never a shortage of...
Last edited: October 17, 2007
The Performing Arts 
The first place to go to for arts performances in Ottawa is the National Arts...
Last edited: January 29, 2008
Shopping 
For a great shopping experience, start out at the Bank Street Promenade , which...
Last edited: June 05, 2007
Sports & Activities 
If you want to take a break from sightseeing, there are over 170 kilometers...
Last edited: August 21, 2006
The Ottawa Art Gallery 
Le Salon: Celebrating 35 Years of the Firestone Collection of Canadian Art- 2...
Last edited: August 08, 2008
Gatineau Park 
This park is located across the River from Ottawa in Gatineau. The address on...
Last edited: June 19, 2007
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
For a long time, Ottawa was a foodie wasteland.  The familiar answer to that...
Last edited: July 22, 2008
Dining with a View 
For an overview of the city... Merlot, located on the top floor of the Marriot...
Last edited: July 09, 2006
People-watching 
In Ottawa, the Byward Market and people-watching are synonymous, thanks to the...
Last edited: June 19, 2008
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Inside Canada: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Coins/Notes  Canada has both paper money and coins.  There are currently six...
Last edited: August 18, 2008
Crossing the Border 
Crossing the border is usually quick and painless, but these days many...
Last edited: June 25, 2008
Emergencies 
 In case of all fire, police or medical emergencies, call 911 to contact help...
Last edited: May 27, 2006
Important Phrases 
French and English are the official languages of Canada and are most commonly...
Last edited: June 24, 2008
Telephones 
Telephones in Canada work exactly like telephones in the USA, and similarly to...
Last edited: August 08, 2007
Tipping & Etiquette 
Tipping Gratuities are seldom included in Canadian restaurants.  It is...
Last edited: July 13, 2008
Canadian Cuisine 
Canada is a country of immigrants. With the exception of the Aboriginal...
Last edited: May 29, 2007
DWI or DUI - Driving convictions 
Thinking about traveling to Canada? You'd better reconsider if you have been...
Last edited: July 23, 2008
Electricity 
Canada's electrical supply and electrical outlets (sockets, wall plugs) are the...
Last edited: August 25, 2006
Enter from USA by Land/Sea: No Passport 
Currently (October 9, 2007), if you are traveling to Canada from the United...
Last edited: December 02, 2007
Fuel Prices 
In Canada the price of gasoline (petrol) is expressed in Canadian dollars per...
Last edited: May 27, 2007
Holidays in Canada 
Canada's Statutory Holidays  While there are a number of holidays in Canada...
Last edited: August 01, 2008
Metric System 
Canada officially uses the metric system of measurement.  Online Conversion...
Last edited: March 28, 2008
Rental Cars 
The following car rental companies have locations at most major airports: Alamo...
Last edited: April 28, 2008
Taxes 
Goods and Services Tax (GST) This federal tax of 5% (lowered from 7% to 6% on...
Last edited: August 11, 2008
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