I'm bring my 60-something parents to Ottawa for their first time. Apart from the usual Parliament Hill / Byward / Rideau / museums and art galleries, what is an interesting thing to see. What's off the beaten path?
2006-07-20 04:20:27 · 5 answers · asked by superstar dj 3 in Travel ➔ Canada ➔ Ottawa
This question refers to the capital of Canada, not Ottawa in Illinois, Michigan, or South Africa.
2006-07-20 04:42:10 · update #1
I'm going to Ottawa tomorrow, Friday. Born and raised in Ottawa. I know you mentioned Parliament Hill, have you seen the changing of the guard. Ive never seen horse drawn carriage rides in Ottawa like the person mentioned above, I could be wrong. But yes the Gatineau Park is beautiful. I don't recall anything interesting in the Glebe but my sisters old high school. How about Sparks street its like an outdoor mall. Last time I was there we went on an amphibious boat bus ride through Ottawa and the Ottawa River. I don't know where your coming from but there are some great casinos in Hull, Quebec. Anyways maybe I might bump into you. Enjoy yourself.
2006-07-20 12:35:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take a drive across the river and up into Gatineau Park. Check out the McKenzie-King estate up there. The scenery is AMAZING!
Depending on the time of year, check out what festivals are going on. Maybe take a ferry ride of the Rideau Canal (or skating during winterlude!). A stroll through the Glibe area might be nice.
To make Byward Market more interesting, how about shelling out the money for a horse-drawn carriage ride? I did that in Quebec City and it was worth every penny.
2006-07-20 06:58:15 · answer #2 · answered by Church Music Girl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you ever been to Merrickville? Its south of Ottawa on the Rideau Canal...a very artsy fartsy town. Boutique after boutique of wonderful art and crafts...restaurants etc...and its a major stop for boats along the canal. Great ambiance there. The town just bustles on the weekend.
2006-07-23 10:02:13 · answer #3 · answered by renie51 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you go in the winter ottawa has the longest ice rink in north america it is about 2 miles long and about 100 yards thick
2006-07-20 04:24:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ottawa where? I'm in Il. and there is an Ottawa here also
2006-07-20 04:25:13 · answer #5 · answered by MOVING 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋