Ottawa is one of the greenest metropolitan cities in North America, offering an impressive number of woodlands, wildlife habitats, rivers and streams. Parks and pathways where residents can relax, run and play are everywhere. This abundance of greenspace provides refuge from the tensions of everyday urban living, and contributes to the high qualify of life that the people of Ottawa treasure. That´s why the City of Ottawa invests considerable money and resources in municipal parks and pathway programs.

Accommodation
Within Ottawa and the National Capital Region, there is an abundance of hotels, offering a wide-range in choice in both style and price-range. The city is home to world class luxury hotels with a long history and tradition of accommodating dignitaries, celebrities and sports figures alike. Yet at the same time, the city is able to offer top rated lodging to the more budget conscious traveller.
The Bed and Breakfast industry is alive and well in the Ottawa area. For those travellers accustomed to a more personalized setting, there is an equally wide range of choices, with a number of Bed and Breakfasts options available.

Shopping
Ottawa´s business improvement areas (BIAs) include some of our most vibrant commercial neighbourhoods. Each offers a special shopping experience. The result is a delight and a benefit to both the shopper and the business owner: stronger and more competitive main streets and business districts. Our BIAs offer unique shops, attractive streetscapes, flowers, benches, bike racks, lighting and convenient, affordable parking.

Entertainment
Still got energy to burn after a full day of sightseeing? Ottawa has a very active nightlife, presenting a wide range of entertainment options. Whether it is viewing a play at one of the local theatres, catching a flick on the "Big Screen" or a night out on the town at one of the local clubs, you can always find something to do in Ottawa!

Eating
In addition to top rate hotels, Ottawa is able to offer world class dining with a great range in choice of menus. With the general multi-cultural make-up of our city, we can probably please your palatte, no matter what your preferred taste in food may be!

Public Transport
Once you have arrived in Ottawa, you will find it to be one of the easiest cities anywhere to get yourself from one place to another. Your travel options are numerous. Public Transit is readily available, in the form of buses and light rail. In addition, numerous tour bus and River boat companies offer a great way to see the city. In fact, there are even companies that combine both options, utilizing vehicles that convert from buses to boats!
The city is also well equipped for pedestrians! Most of the major attractions in the downtown area are within walking distance of each other. As well, the abundance of bike paths throughout the whole city, allow a great way to take in the full beauty of Ottawa.

Events
Continuing with the theme that there is something for everyone to see or do, the City of Ottawa plays host to over 60 festivals on a yearly basis; the vast majority being annual events. That´s an average of just over 1 festival or event every week!

Location
Ontario, Canada

Contact Information
Website: www.ottawa.ca/

Serving Airports
Airport: Ottawa International Airport
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Flight Time from the UK: 7 hours