Ontario Travel

Although replete with federal government buildings, downtown Ottawa is also packed with shops, malls, and markets for a fun Ottawa shopping excursion.

Oct 14, 2009 - Chloë Ernst

Ottawa, Canada makes a great winter family vacation destination. Fun activities include skating on the Rideau Canal, touring Parliament, or exploring a national museum.

Sep 24, 2009 - Chloë Ernst

Being the Canadian capital, Ottawa is home to many museums within an easy walking distance of downtown and Parliament Hill. Most have great family activities.

Jul 9, 2009 - Chloë Ernst

Ottawa, Ontario makes a great destination for Canada Day (July 1) when the museums and parks of the Canadian capital offer many free family activities.

Jun 2, 2009 - Chloë Ernst

Visit Ottawa for Canada Day events and activities. Watch fireworks at Parliament Hill, hear music at Major's Hill Park, or visit a demonstration farm with the family.

May 30, 2009 - Chloë Ernst

There are diverse options for transportation to Ottawa, Canada's capital. From planes and trains to automobiles, visitors will find it easy getting to this Ontario city.

Apr 3, 2009 - Chloë Ernst

From tulips to sugar maples, there are many festivals in Ottawa that celebrate spring, offering fun and food for a family weekend getaway.

Feb 26, 2009 - Chloë Ernst

Parliament Hill tours give visitors an opportunity to see the Canadian government at work. For an Ottawa summer vacation visiting Centre Block is the perfect family trip.

Jan 23, 2009 - Chloë Ernst

One of the most engaging activities for visitors enjoying an Ottawa vacation is to listen in on the House of Commons or Senate from the Parliament Hill public galleries.

Jan 23, 2009 - Chloë Ernst

The most fun Ottawa family activity remains skating on the Rideau Canal Skateway. For beginner and more experience skaters alike, Rideau skating is an outdoor adventure.

Jan 10, 2009 - Chloë Ernst

The Ottawa Winterlude Festival offers fun family activities to celebrate winter. Get away to a weekend of skating, marveling at ice sculptures, and eating beaver tails.

Dec 5, 2008 - Chloë Ernst