Described as one of the most beautiful capital cities in the world, Ottawa is the perfect blend of urban sophistication, Canadian diversity, and natural surroundings. Frommer's Ottawa provides a guide that gives travelers insight into the very best Ottawa (and Hull) has to offer. Whether visitors want to tour Parliament Hill, visit the museums, experience an evening of arts and entertainment, or get on the ski hill closest to downtown, Frommer's Ottawa will give travelers straightforward, insider information that is the Frommer's trademark. Plus star-rated reviews of hotels, restaurants, and attractions with exact pricing help to plan precious holiday time wisely and cost-effectively.
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978-0-470-68158-9 (9780470681589)
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James Hale (Kars, ON) was the co-author of Ottawa With Kids , and an editor for Ottawa Magazine . He is a regular contributor to DownBeat , the international jazz magazine based in Chicago, and also writes frequently for Coda , Words & Music , The Ottawa Citizen , and a number of other periodicals
List of Maps. 1 THE BEST OF OTTAWA . The Best Ottawa Experiences. The Best Hotel Bets. The Best Dining Bets. The Best Adventures for Kids. 3 PLANNING YOUR TRIP TO OTTAWA . When to Go. OTTAWA CALENDAR OF EVENTS . Visitor Information. Entry Requirements. Getting There & Getting Around. Money & Costs. WHAT THINGS COST IN OTTAWA . Health. Safety. Specialized Travel Resources. Responsible Tourism. IT'S EASY BEING GREEN . FROMMERS.COM: THE COMPLETE TRAVEL RESOURCE . Packages for the Independent. Traveler. Special-Interest Trips. Staying Connected. ONLINE TRAVELER'S TOOLBOX . 4 SUGGESTED OTTAWA ITINERARIES . THE NEIGHBORHOODS IN BRIEF . The Best of Ottawa in 1 Day. The Best of Ottawa in 2 Days. The Best of Ottawa in 3 Days. 5 WHERE TO STAY . Downtown (West of the Canal). Downtown (East of the Canal). Sandy Hill. The Glebe. Near the Train Station. Ottawa West. Near the Airport. Gatineau. FAMILY-FRIENDLY ACCOMMODATIONS . 6 DINING . Restaurants by Cuisine. Downtown (West of the Canal). TAKE IT AWAY! . Downtown (East of the Canal). SWEET TEMPTATIONS . The Glebe/Ottawa South. COFFEE BREAK . Wellington Street West/Westboro. Chinatown. Corso Italia (Little Italy). Downtown Gatineau. 7 EXPLORING OTTAWA . The Top Attractions. CANADA'S GOVERNMENT: THE BASICS . CENTRE BLOCK HISTORY . HOW MUCH DO YOU KNOW ABOUT PARLIAMENT HILL? . ALL ABOUT THE MOUNTIES . GREEN THUMBS UP . More Museums & Galleries. Heritage Attractions. HISTORY OF THE BYWARD MARKET . THE ROLE OF THE GOVERNORGENERAL . THE LIVES AND TIMES OF CANADA'S PMS . Parks & Waterways. THE RIDEAU CANAL SKATEWAY . Organized Tours. THE TERRY FOX STATUE: A SYMBOL OF HOPE AND COURAGE . TAKE TIME FOR A SCENIC DRIVE . Outdoor Pursuits. SUNDAY BIKEDAYS . THE TRANS CANADA TRAIL . Spectator Sports. Especially for Kids. For Visitors with Special Interests. 8 CITY STROLLS . WALKING TOUR 1: THE NATIONAL LANDMARKS . WALKING TOUR 2: CENTRETOWN & THE UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA . WALKING TOUR 3: THE BYWARD MARKET, LOWERTOWN & SANDY HILL . 9 SHOPPING . The Shopping Scene. Great Shopping Areas. Malls & Shopping Centers. Shopping A to Z. 10 OTTAWA AFTER DARK . The Performing Arts. The Club & Live-Music Scene. The Bar Scene. FOR BEER LOVERS . The Gay & Lesbian Scene. Film. Gaming. 11 SIDE TRIPS FROM OTTAWA . The Outaouais Region of Quebec. A PRIME MINISTER'S RETREAT . SPECIAL EVENTS IN GATINEAU PARK . The Rideau Valley. RIDEAU CANAL BY THE NUMBERS . On the Links. On the River. UNDER THE GROUND . 12 FAST FACTS, TOLL-FREE NUMBERS & WEBSITES . FAST FACTS OTTAWA 225 Toll-Free Numbers & Websites. Index. Accommodations Index. Restaurant Index.
