Ottawa, the capital of Canada is located in southern Ontario and forms the local boundary between Ontario and Quebec. Traveling around is Ottawa is simple and easy to do, because of Ottawa’s rapid bus transit and the light rail. Ottawa has a large network of paved multi use pathway which span about 250 miles into the city. It is mainly used for transport , tourism and recreation. As the pathway system is quite developed here in Ottawa, there are large curbs and wide cycle pathway. Hence, cycling for transport and leisure is very common in the city.

Ottawa boasts about its many heritage sites, national museums, memorial and historical structures. So while you are in the city, there is always lots to see and do. While you are here in Ottawa you should definitely check out Beavertails.

Beavertail is a fried dough pastry which resembles the tail of a beaver. The Beavertail is just like any other fried dough pastry with the usual condiments on top of it. Beavertails Canada Inc. was the first to start this into a business based on the style of the pastry and now there are about 100 beaver tail outlets world wide.

By ward market located in downtown Ottawa is the focal point for Ottawa’s French and Irish communities. The largest roman catholic church – the Notre Dame Cathedral supports the cities roman catholic population. The Byward market has been constantly changing through the years adapting to the cosmopolitan nature of the city. The by ward market has fruits and vegetables throughout the year and displays outdoor stalls during the warmer climates. Recently a multitude of shops, stalls, pubs and discotheques have opened up in and around the market area which transforms the place into a very lively and bustling place even when the sun sets over Ottawa.

Some of the places you can visit here in Ottawa are

Bytown museum

Canada Agriculture Museum

Canada Aviation Museum

Canada science and technology museum

Dominion Arboretum

This is an experimental agricultural farm which is located on the opposite side of the canal.

You will find a wide variety of plants, trees and shrubs. The Arboretum is open from dawn till dusk.

Another major tourist attraction here is the Ornamental gardens which also display a numerous species of flower and other horticultural marvels.

You should also visit the National Arts Center. This place is the heart of the cities Arts exhibitions and is located between Elgin street and the Rideau Canal.

The center has four stages.

Southam Hall

This hall has about 2300 seats and is home to the National Arts center orchestra and various other famous operas and orchestras are conducted here.

The Theater

With about 900 seats, this place is used for dance and theater shows. It usually hosts English as well as French shows,

The fourth stage

This place exhibits a variety of community theater.

So with a host of activities to do and a great place to experience, treat yourself to the amazing city of Ottawa, where the crowd is bustling, the markets are busy and the food is just delightful.