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In 1857, Queen Victoria selected Ottawa as Canada's capital. Legend has it that the monarch was inspired by romantic watercolor sketches she'd seen of the area. Today's visitors can see the same beauty in the city's elegant buildings, its tree-lined streets and more than 70 municipal parks and gardens.

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Sheraton Ottawa Hotel

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Hilton Garden Inn Ottawa Airport

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Hilton Garden Inn & Homewood Suites, Ottawa Downtown

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EDITOR PICK5 Budget-Friendly Things to Do in OttawaAAA Travel Editor, Patricia Miller06/13/2024 : When you're on vacation in Ottawa, Ontario, and looking for free things to do, Canada's capital city has plenty to offer.5 Budget-Friendly Things to Do in Ottawa
ARTICLETop AAA Vacations® in North America: Top Canada ExcursionsAAA Travel Editor, CW05/24/2023 : Immerse yourself in Canada's diverse landscapes and vibrant cities on these top AAA Vacations® in North America.Top AAA Vacations® in North America: Top Canada Excursions
EDITOR PICKOff the Beaten Path in OttawaAAA Travel Editor, Patricia Miller04/05/2023 : When you're planning a vacation in Ottawa, Ontario, and you're looking for something unusual to do and see, include a local shopping and restaurant district, a farm, a museum, a walking tour and unusual outdoor art on your list of things to do.Off the Beaten Path in Ottawa
ARTICLEOttawa If you have only one day to spend in Ottawa, make the best use of your time with these ideas for some of the most fun things to do in Canada’s capital city.Ottawa

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ARTICLEWhat to Do in Ottawa • One of the best things to do in Ottawa, especially if it’s your first time visiting, is to take a,24 Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Tour. English double-decker buses weave through the city, stopping at a dozen locations near the city’s most popular attractions.What to Do in Ottawa
NATIONAL PARKBruce Peninsula National Park Along both sides of the Bruce Peninsula, the park encompasses 155 square kilometres (60 sq. mi.). Bruce Peninsula National Park preserves one of the last remaining wild areas in southwestern Ontario; it is the core of the Niagara Escarpment World Biosphere Reserve. The backbone of the park is a portion of the Niagara Escarpment, a 725-kilometre (451-mi.) ridge that extends from Queenston Heights on the Niagara River to Tobermory.Bruce Peninsula National Park
ARTICLEOne Day in Ottawa AAA editors suggest these activities for a great short vacation experience.One Day in Ottawa
NATIONAL PARKDelaware Water Gap National Recreation Area Stretching for 40 miles along the Delaware River in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area encompasses nearly 70,000 acres. Popular with artists and wealthy vacationers during the late 1800s, the gap is a picturesque break in the Kittatinny Ridge of the Appalachian Mountains. The park is threaded by the Delaware River. Wooded Mount Tammany and Mount Minsi rise abruptly 1,200 feet above the river at the Water Gap.Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
ARTICLEOttawa Travel with Kids A list of the best things to do with kids in Ottawa, from children's museums and holiday parades to fun places to eat and things to do outdoors.Ottawa Travel with Kids
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