The seat of Canada's federal government, Parliament Hill is the most visited Ottawa attraction. Most of the guided tours take visitors through public galleries, to the Senate and House of Commons (when not in session) and to the top of the Peace Tower, where an observation deck provides the most dramatic 360 degree view of the Capital.
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The Rideau Canal is an engineering masterpiece that permits boats to navigate on the Rideau River against the downward elevation towards Ottawa. It was originally built in order to offer an alternate route and access to the St. Laurence River from Kingston in case of an American naval embargo.
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The National Gallery of Canada is one of the top cultural institutions in Canada, located in the capital city of Ottawa. Founded in 1880, the gallery's mission is to collect, preserve, study, and exhibit Canadian and international art for the benefit of present and future generations. The gallery's permanent collection comprises more than 40,000 works of art, including paintings, sculptures, prints, photographs, and decorative arts.
Read more »The Canada Aviation and Space Museum is located in Ottawa, the capital city of Canada. The museum showcases the history and achievements of Canadian aviation and space exploration.
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