Ottawa

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