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Ottawa is more than just the capital of Canada! The entire country comes together in the Ottawa region to showcase the best of Canadian history, culture and geography. The open-air market, heritage buildings and beautiful natural setting all contribute to Ottawa's distinct personality and charm.
There is much to discover in Ottawa, so a day at Bayshore can be much more than a day at the shopping centre. Museums, annual festivals, the Rideau Canal (in winter, the world's longest skating rink), the nightlife in Hull and the Ottawa Senators hockey team all make sure that no matter what your tastes or lifestyle, there's always something to do once the shopping is done!
Need more convincing?
Check out the links we have provided below to learn more about what you can expect from the Ottawa region. We are sure you’ll agree that an afternoon at Bayshore Shopping Centre is just the beginning!
Museums & Arts Links
Festival Links
Sports Links
Other Links
Museums & Arts Links
Free guided tours of the Centre Block run from late May to early September. The ever-popular Changing of the Guard starts daily at 10:00 am from late June to late August.
The gallery holds the largest collection of Canadian art. In addition, there are international collections and special exhibitions year round. Acclaimed dining and shopping facilities are also available.
The official residence of Canada’s Governor General. A 40-hectare garden and five rooms are open to the public. Free guided tours during the summer.
- The Canadian War Museum
www.warmuseum.ca
(819) 776.8600 or 1.800.555.5621 (Can/USA)
Discover stories of heroes and the war's effect both at home and on the battlefield.
If you love airplanes, this is the museum for you. Interactive exhibits, workshops, films and demonstrations.
Interactive exhibits and daily demonstrations.
- Canadian Museum of Nature
www.nature.ca
(613) 566.4700 or 1.800.263.4433 (Can/USA)
Explore Canada’s natural wonders from coast to coast through dynamic exhibits and daily programs for kids of all ages.
- The Canadian Museum of Civilization
www.civilization.ca
(819) 776.7000 or 1.800.555.5621 (Can/USA)
An architectural masterpiece! Explore 1000 years of human history. See the world’s largest indoor collection of totem poles, Canadian Children’s Museum, Canadian Postal Museum, or a film at the IMAXâ OMNIMAXâ Theatre.
Ottawa’s performing arts centre showcases local, national and international talents in all styles of music, dance and theatre from modern to classic. The NAC also presents family shows and activities, introducing children to the arts. The NAC is often a venue for festival shows and presentations throughout the year.
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Festival Links
Ottawa is also famous for its many festivals celebrating Canadian and international cultures. Check out the following sites:
The shores of the Rideau Canal and Dows Lake are awash with colour each May during the annual Canadian Tulip Festival. Along with the beauty of the flowers, crowds come from all over the world to enjoy the flotilla on the canal, nightly concerts and a whole host of special events.
Enjoy the snow and ice at Winterlude. Outdoor activities range from skating to sleigh rides, and artists arrive from all over the world to compete for prizes in the annual ice sculpture competition. Local amateur teams also join in the action building massive snow sculptures on Dows Lake.
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Sports Links
Cheer on the city's professional hockey team, the Ottawa Senators, at Scotiabank Place, an 18,500 seat arena.
Other Links
For more information about sightseeing tours, festivals and other places of interest in the Ottawa area, check out the following sites:
www.tourottawa.org
www.ottawakiosk.com
www.ottawa.com
www.ottawaregion.com
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