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A SHORT WALK
OTTAWA

Distance 1 mile (1.5 km) Time 25 minutes
Nearest bus stop Wellington O’Connor
EXPERIENCE Ontario Far more than just the political capital, Ottawa has a

vibrant mix of English- and French-speaking residents
and a striking combination of historic and modern
buildings, with plenty of attractions to keep visitors
busy. The core of the capital is relatively contained, and
many of the top sights around the Parliament Buildings
can be accessed on foot. Running south through the
city, the Rideau Canal is Ottawa’s recreation ground Canadian Parliament
year round, from boating and strolling during summer Buildings on a crisp
months to skating across its icy surface in the freezing winter’s day
Canadian winter.

The Parliament Buildings
(p210) are the seat of
government. A Changing of
the Guards ceremony takes
place outside the buildings
at 10am daily from late
June through late August.

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The Centennial Flame burns
continually. It was first lit in
1967 to commemorate a
century of Confederation. W E L L I N G T O N
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Built in the mid-19th century, the
Rideau Canal (p212) is now a
playground for visitors, its banks
lined with grassy cycling and
walking paths.

Annually, on November 11,
a memorial service takes
place at the National
War Memorial to honor
Canada’s war veterans.

Fairmont Château Laurier is a luxury hotel,
and arguably Canada’s most famous. It has
offered sumptuous accommodations to Canada’s 0 meters 100 N
great and good since it was built in 1912. 0 yards 100

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