Frommer's^® Ottawa

by Louise Dearden

• ISBN13: 9781894413428
• ISBN10: 1894413423
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-01-01
• Publisher: Frommers

Summary

* Experience Canada's capital--an all-season, family-friendly, affordable destination * The only international guide to this growing tourist destination * 5.6 million people visit Ottawa annually * This guide offers a comprehensive look at shopping, nightlife, and lodging * This guide covers everything Ottawa has to offer: the visual and performing arts, historic monuments, and world-class outdoor sports and recreation * The perfect guide for U.S. visitors who are discovering that Ottawa is a close, friendly and affordable weekend destination

Table of Contents

What's New in Ottawa

The Best of Ottawa

The Best of Ottawa Experiences

Best Hotel Bets

Best Dining Bets

The Best of Ottawa for Families

Planning Your Trip to Ottawa

Visitor Information

Entry Requirements & Customs

Money

When to Go

Ottawa Calendar of Events

Travel Insurance

Health & Safety

Specialized Travel Resources

Planning Your Trip Online

Frommers

com: The Complete Travel Resource

The 21st-Century Traveler

Online Traveler's Toolbox

Getting There

Packages for the Independent Traveler

Tips on Accommodations

Getting to Know Ottawa

Orientation

Neighborhoods in Brief

Getting Around

Fast Facts: Ottawa

Where to Stay

Downtown (West of the Canal)

Downtown (East of the Canal)

The Glebe & South Central

Near the Train Station

Ottawa West

The Airport

On the Quebec Side

Dining

Restaurants by Cuisine

Downtown (West of the Canal)

Chinatown

Little Italy

Farther Out

On the Quebec Side

What to See & Do

Suggested Itineraries

The Top Attractions

Canada's Government: The Basics

Test Your Knowledge of Parliament Hill

Get on the Water

All About the Mounties

RCMP Musical Ride: Facts & Figures

Green Thumbs Up

Museums & Galleries

Heritage Attractions

History of the ByWard Market

The Role of the Governor General

The Lives and Times of Canada's PMs

Organized Tours

The Terry Fox Statue: A Symbol of Hope and Courage

Take Time for a Scenic Drive

Spectator Sports

Especially for Kids

For Visitors with Special Interests

Active Ottawa

City Strolls

Active Ottawa Maps

Walking Tour 1: The Heart of It All

Walking Tour 2: Parliament Hill and Wellington Street

Walking Tour 3: Sussex Drive and Byward Market District

Cycling Tour:Canal, Lake, and Locks

Green Ottawa

Sports & Games

Sunday Bikedays

The Trans Canada Trail

The Rideau Canal Skateway

Shopping

The Shopping Scene

Shopping A to Z

Ottawa After Dark

The Performing Arts

The Club & Live Music Scene

The Bar Scene

For Beer Lovers

The Gay & Lesbian Scene

Film

Gaming

Exploring the Region

The Outaouais Region of Quebec

Special Events in Gatineau Park

The Rideau Valley

Rideau Canal Numbers

The Great Outdoors

Appendix: Ottawa in Depth

History

Index

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