Ottawa - Canada

Ottawa is the 4^th biggest city serving as capital of Canada from years and years. This city of Ontario is popular tourist destination in the world. Tourist are attaining to Ottawa frequently to make their holiday moments special. Ottawa is situated close to Ottawa River with countless tourist attraction.

The city was originated in 1826 and named as Bytown, though it was renamed in 1855 as Ottawa. This city is having big political historical values in Canada. Experts also call the Ottawa city as technological head of the Canada.

Étienne Brule was the first person from European country who travel through Ottawa River and crossed the city in 1610. He was impressed by the beautiful and astonishing view of lakes. Different people reached this city at various intervals and named with different identifications. Some called the river as Kichi Sibi, some identified as Kichissippi which means amazing river.

Few amazing world tourist places of Ottawa are mentioned under:

Parliament Hill: this is the most stunning holiday destination of Ottawa placed on first position. The structure of Parliament of Canada, Ottawa are best neo-Gothic tourist can visit. The structure of building is sit intensely over the river Ottawa.

Byward Market: this market is identified as oldest public place of Canada. In ancient time the market was started as farmer's spot, though the city developed and market gets more advanced. Tourist will find every product of their choice in this market.

Parliament Hill - Changing of the Guard: visitors to Ottawa must not miss the ceremony conducted in late June till late August. This ceremony is led on Parliament Hill, even in bad weather conditions. To book the seat tourist should reach the spot early as they can.

Ottawa and area Museums: the next tourist destination of Ottawa is museums. The dedicated gallery to Canada’s military past allows visitors to learn about the heroes of the great country. The great war of 1880 is mentioned in this museum with structural and weapons collection.

Rideau Canal: this canal is discovered as a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO. The finest part of canal is it starts or ends at River Ottawa. The canal is among the Parliament buildings east block to hotel Chateau Laurier.

National Art Gallery: spending time at the National Gallery could be another best thing in Ottawa. This best art gallery is the important destination of North America.

Views of Ottawa: the spot from where tourist can watch the complete city is Nepean point. The fantastic vision of Ottawa and the river is possible from this point. The vision of Parliament hill is also amazing from Nepean point.

Rideau Canal - Skating in winter: tourist reaching to Ottawa in should reach Rideau Canal as there are countless fun spots for visitors.

Ottawa and area Parks: nature lovers can attain to Major's Hill Park of Ottawa. Many professional people have given the compliment about this park.

Ottawa Locks: this best holiday spot of Ottawa is favorite destination for local people. Here tourist will get the experience of watching the shrieking water by standing oldest rocks of Canada.

Inside the Parliament Buildings: people enjoy reading should attain to library situated at Parliament. Here the tourist will get view of strong British effects. The outstanding interior of library makes it more special destination and must visit location of Ottawa.

General city Information Center: confused people can contact to TIC (Tourist Information center) for the city related information. This could be great help for new visitors of the city as they will attain the tourist spots information as well as importance of location. Travelers have to reach to Wellington Street to get general city info.

Few other known and best tourist spots of Ottawa are Sparks Street, Notre Dame Cathedral Churches, Rideau River, Canadian Tulip Festival, Winterlude, Hotel Chateau Laurier, Rideau Hall, Haunted Walks, National War Memorial, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Supreme Court of Canada, and National Arts Centre.