Ottawa Region Tourism Information

Welcome to Ottawa Region, Ontario

The area surrounding Canada's capital, known as the Ottawa Region, encompasses 4,662 square kilometres (1,800 square miles) of an enchanting mix of urban and rural landscape. For the full urban experience, visit Ottawa for its array of restaurants & bars, markets and shops. While Ottawa is well known for its pre-eminent cultural attractions, such as the National Gallery of Canada and the Museum of Nature, the region itself is home to over 80 museums and galleries. The area is served by three rivers (the Ottawa, Rideau and Gatineau), feeding hundreds of lakes, surrounded by acres of nature. Hiking, fishing, golfing and skiing are mere minutes from any of the ten towns in the region. The communities on Ottawa's perimeter, such as Gloucester, Nepean and Kanata, provide accommodation options in quiet settings just minutes away from the attractions only the big city can provide.

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Upcoming Events in Ottawa Region

Looking for something to do in Ottawa Region, Ontario? Check out these featured events. If you know of an event that is not listed in our Ottawa Region event guide, please feel free to add an event listing [it's FREE].

• Astronomy for Everyone
  Jul 17 to Jul 19  »  Ottawa, Ontario
• It IS Rocket Science!
  Aug 15 to Aug 16  »  Ottawa, Ontario
• Walking With Dinosaurs - The Arena Spectacular
  Aug 26 to Aug 30  »  Ottawa, Ontario
• Agri-Tour 2009
  Sep 12 to Sep 13, Sep 19 to Sep 20  »  Clarence-Rockland, Ontario
• Ottawa Wine & Food Show
  Nov 06 to Nov 08  »  Ottawa, Ontario
• Winterlude
  Feb 05 to Feb 07, Feb 12 to Feb 14, Feb 19 to Feb 21  »  Ottawa, Ontario