Ottawa river

🌷 You won't want to miss this beautiful festival Ottawa! Indeed, each May, Ottawa bursts into a rainbow of colors thanks to the Canadian Tulip Festival (@cdntulipfest ) 🌈 This time of year is perfect for visiting Ottawa with the family. The pretty, colorful tulips make the landscape of iconic landmarks even more special and vibrant! 💐 Here are the best spots to make the most of the Tulip Festival: 📸 Major's Hill Park: With its panoramic views on the Ottawa River and the Parliamant, it's…

PK0777. Ottawa. Canada. Parliament Hill, National Gallery of Canada and the Ottawa River.

Frequently Asked Questions Ottawa is Canada’s capital, in the east of southern Ontario, near the city of Montréal and the U.S. border. Sitting on the Ottawa River, it has at its centre Parliament Hill, with grand Victorian architecture and museums such as the National Gallery of Canada, with noted collections of indigenous and other Canadian art. The park-lined Rideau Canal is filled with boats in summer and ice-skaters in winter. Related Pages:

Ottawa, 1905

View On Black Few people who live in Ottawa realize that the level of the river which gives the city its name is highly regulated. Nearly 50 major dams and Hydro-Electric plants ensure the level of the river remains constant throughout the year. The Ottawa rises from its source in Lake Capimitchigama in the Laurentian Mountains and eventually empties into the Lake of Two Mountains and the St. Lawrence River at Montreal. Along the way it collects water from feeder rivers that span an area a…

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Elvis.GQ on Instagram: “Ottawa’s Westboro Neighbourhood Is Located On The West End Of The City, Along The Ottawa River And Island Park Drive. It Is A Great Area…”

A new blog about exploring Ottawa and discovering local Ottawa attractions. Ottawa is a fun booming city, with much beyond the government. Downtown is growing and we have beautiful outdoor spaces for hiking, biking and relaxing. Follow along for the best in Ottawa!

Protesters from the Barriere Lake area in Quebec set up camp on Victoria Island in the Ottawa River just west of Parliament Hill in Ottawa July 25, 1990 to show support for the Oka Mohawks.