OTTAWA, ON

As capital cities go, Ottawa is arguably the most visitor-friendly capital in the world. Small enough that everything worth seeing is within a brisk walk or an inexpensive cab ride, the city is also large enough to have something to offer nearly every taste whether it be cultural, culinary, athletic or historic.

As Ottawa has grown, so has its cultural diversity. There are many theater companies including the Great Canadian Theatre Company and Ottawa Little Theatre, which operate in the city. Ottawa is also home to the National Gallery of Canada and the National Arts Centre, not to mention the Canadian Museum of Nature, the Canada Science and Technology Museum and the Canadian Museum of Civilization which is located across the Ottawa River in Hull.

Downtown

While Ottawa's downtown core is home to many of the city's major attractions including Parliament Hill and the National Gallery of Canada, it is a vibrant community unto itself with a large residential element and several shopping centers including the pedestrian Sparks Street Mall and the Rideau... more