4 famous buildings to visit in Ottawa

Ottawa
Parliament Hill

Parliament, Historic building, Lookout, Library

The heart of Canadian democracy, a symbol of the country and one of the most famous places for Canadians and tourists. Plus, with beautiful views of the river and the town of Gatineau across the river. This is Parliament Hill, the seat of Canada's federal parliament and the centre of Ottawa. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Ottawa" https://www.booking.com/city/ca/ottawa.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-ottawa-parliamenthill] A neo-Gothic architectural…

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Rideau Canal Locks
Rideau Canal Locks

Water Canal

The Rideau Canal is one of Canada's most famous historic landmarks, and one end of it is right in downtown Ottawa, where it empties into the Ottawa River. The total length of the canal is 202 km and connects the Ottawa River to Lake Ontario. The Rideau Canal is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. [btn "View downtown Ottawa hotels" https://www.booking.com/city/ca/ottawa.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-ottawa-zdymadla] The oldest water canal This is the…

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Fairmont Chateau Laurier
Château Laurier

Hotel

Château Laurier is an iconic hotel and one of the most famous in all of Canada. The lavish luxury building sits in the heart of downtown Ottawa overlooking the Rideau Canal locks, Parliament Hill and Major's Hill Park. The hotel was constructed between 1909 and 1912 by the Grand Trunk Railway and has been one of the most luxurious in Canada since its inception. The ornate Neo-Gothic architectural style transitions into monumental and opulent…

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Byward Market
ByWard Market

City Quarter, Market

The most vibrant neighbourhood with a huge variety of restaurants, cafes, bistros, as well as shops and entire shopping malls is called ByWard Market, located right in the heart of downtown Ottawa. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Ottawa" https://www.booking.com/city/ca/ottawa.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-ottawa-byward] Traditionally, the ByWard Market neighbourhood was the hub of Ottawa's French and Irish community, but over time it has transformed…

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