Ottawa

Our Nation’s Capital

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

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

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

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

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

The Peace Tower

53-bell carillon Huge clock Memorial

chamber commemorating Canada's war dead

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

An Idyllic Setting

• Controlled development

• Miles of parkland

• Natural beauty of the environment preserved

• Situated at confluence of three rivers and a scenic canal

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

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

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

Sources: Microsoft Clipart