Ottawa Region Trip Planner
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Welcome to Ottawa Region!
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.
Tourist Attractions
This museum illustrates Canada's history from prehistoric times, through the original Canadians, early settlers and explorers, to the fur traders, and mass immigration to modern times.
Location: Gatineau, Quebec
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A landmark of history located on beautiful Confederation Boulevard in downtown Ottawa.
Location: Ottawa, Ontario
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Learn about Canada's First Nations cultures through a celebration of activities and displays that take place in a native village on Victoria Island in downtown Ottawa.
Location: Ottawa, Ontario
Current & Upcoming Events [ View All ]
Looking for something to do in Ottawa Region? Check out these current and upcoming events. If you know of an event that is not listed in the travel guide, please feel free to add an event listing (it's free).
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May 19 to May 21 » Ottawa - National Capital Race Weekend
May 26 to May 27 » Ottawa - Great Glebe Garage Sale
May 26 » Ottawa - Denver Bound Concert
May 26 » Centretown United Church - Ottawa International Children's Festival
May 30 to Jun 03 » Ottawa - Canoe for Kids
Jun 02 » Ottawa - Carleton Place High School Reunion 2012
Jun 02 » Carleton Place - Canada Dance Festival
Jun 08 to Jun 16 » The National Arts Centre (NAC) - Carnival of Cultures
Jun 08 to Jun 10 » Ottawa - Gospel Sings Canada presents Ernie Haase & Signature Sound (Here We Are Again Tour)
Jun 14 » Ottawa - Le Festival Franco-Ontarien
Jun 14 to Jun 16 » Ottawa - Walk for ALS!
Jun 16 » Almonte
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