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Presenting: Ottawa - Canada's Capital and An Exciting Travel Destination

January 30, 2006 Cordon Bleu Ottawa.
Presenting: Ottawa - Canada's Capital and 7. Please give us an overview of the
An Exciting Travel Destination performing arts on offer in Ottawa.
In anticipation of my upcoming trip to The National Arts Centre is Canada's
Ottawa next weekend I have started to do premier performing arts centre, offering
some research and contacted Ottawa English and French theatre performances,
Tourism. Ottawa, as Canada's capital, is dance, and the National Arts Centre
one of Canada's most popular travel Orchestra. Numerous smaller theatres also
destinations and it has a great variety abound, in both English and French,
destinations, activities and events to including the Great Canadian Theatre
offer. Company, La Nouvelle Scene, Ottawa Little
I had an opportunity to talk with Jantine Theatre, Third Wall Theatre Company,
Van Kregten from Ottawa Tourism who was Odyssey Theatre (offering outdoor
kind enough to give me a great general performances next to the Rideau River), A
overview of things to see and do in Company of Fools, and many productions at
Ottawa. Arts Court, a municipal facility.
1. Please provide us with some general From May 18 to June 11, the Cirque du
information about Ottawa. How large is Soleil will bring its production of
the city, where is it located, what is Quidam to Ottawa. The Canada Dance
the weather like? Festival takes place every two years
Ottawa is the capital of Canada, and its (June 2-10, 2006) in Ottawa and the
fourth largest city. With the Ottawa Fringe Festival (also in June) is
neighbouring city of Gatineau in the one of the best ways to see new
province of Quebec, the region has about productions and new innovations. In
1.2 million people. Ottawa is located in The Centrepointe Theatre in the west end
eastern Ontario, about four hours' drive offers a variety of performances, as do
northeast of Toronto; two hours west of the University of Ottawa and Carleton
Montreal; and one hour north of the University.
border with the state of New York. Larger events are usually held at
Ottawa enjoys four distinct seasons, with Scotiabank Place and the Ottawa Civic
warmest temperatures and sometimes high Centre.
humidity in July and August; a temperate 8. What are some of the shopping
fall with gorgeous fall colours; a cold opportunities in Ottawa?
and snowy winter; and a wet spring. Some great shopping centres exist in
2. How can one get to Ottawa and what is Ottawa, including Bayshore Shopping
the best way of getting around in Ottawa? Centre in the west end, Rideau Centre
Ottawa is accessible with direct flights downtown, the St. Laurent Centre in the
from major centres in Canada and several close east end, and Place d'Orleans
U.S. cities including New York, Shopping Centre in the east end. These
Washington, Chicago, Philadelphia, centres offer the best of the well-known
Detroit, Atlanta and more. Ottawa is a brands.
major stop along the Windsor-Quebec City For more eclectic offerings, the ByWard
corridor of VIA Rail and bus service also Market neighbourhood offers great fashion
links the city with other Canadian and housewares; as does the Glebe,
cities. Westboro, and some small towns on both
By car, major thoroughfares include the Ontario and Quebec side of the Ottawa
Highway 416 that links Ottawa with River--inclouding Merrickville, Manotick,
Highway 401. Highway 417 runs through the Perth, Chelsea and Wakefield.
city, while Autoroutes 5, 50 and 148 are 9. What are the outdoor, recreational and
the major highways on the Quebec side of sports opportunities in and around
the river. Ottawa?
3. Ottawa is Canada's capital and has From a professional perspective, the
played a significant role in the history Ottawa Senators are particularly beloved
of this country. Please tell us more by Ottawans, as they march to a Stanley
about that and the Canadian Heritage Cup victory! The Ottawa '67s offer a
Experiences offered in Ottawa. window to the Ontario Hockey League. The
The story of Ottawa begins with the Ottawa Renegades provide Canadian
building of the Rideau Canal between 1826 Football League excitement while the
and 1832 by Lt. Col. John By of the Royal Ottawa Lynx are part of baseball's
Engineers and thousands of mostly Irish International League (they're the Triple
labourers. The Canal stretches 202 km A farm team for the Baltimore Orioles).
(126 miles) through eastern Ontario to But sports in Ottawa are much more
the St. Lawrence River and was built to participatory than that. Home to hundreds
ensure a supply line in case of American of kilometres of recreational pathways,
attack (which never came). The Canal was Ottawans love to cycle, inline skate and
never used for a military purpose and its hike. The Ottawa River offers
49 locks are still operated in the same unbelievable whitewater rafting, as well
way as when they were built. In fact, the as canoe and kayak adventures for the
Rideau Canal is Canada's nominee to be adventurous.
named a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which The highest bungee freefall in Canada is
is expected in 2007, the 175th located just north of Ottawa, just
anniversary of its construction. outside Gatineau Park. Year-round,
Queen Victoria decreed in 1857 that Gatineau Park offers something for the
Ottawa would be the capital of the outdoor lover. Whether it's camping,
country that became Canada. The majestic canoeing, kayaking, hiking, mountain
Parliament Buildings were constructed biking or swimming in summer; or
shortly thereafter and remain a snowshoeing or cross-country skiing in
"must-see" attraction in the capital. As winter, the Park is beloved by all in the
the capital, Ottawa is also home to 24 region.
Sussex Drive (the prime minister's As proof of how diverse a destination
residence and not open to the public); Ottawa is, it's the only location where
Rideau Hall (home of the Governor you can skate on the world's largest
General, with guided tours of residence skating rink and play in the world's
and gardens available); and dozens of largest beach volleyball tournament?
high commissions and embassies from 10. What type of accommodations options
governments around the world. are there in Ottawa?
Don't miss Laurier House, home to both There are over 11,000 hotel rooms in the
Sir Wilfrid Laurier and WIlliam Lyon Ottawa-Gatineau region. The major chains
Mackenzie King, two former prime (Hilton, Fairmont, Westin, Marriott,
ministers, or the Mackenzie King Estate, Delta, Sheraton, Novotel, Holiday Inn,
King's summer home in Gatineau Park. Best Western, Comfort Inn) are
4. Please tell us about some of the major represented, as well as more unique
attractions, museums and galleries in the offerings such as the boutique ARC
Ottawa area. the.hotel or Brookstreet Resort.
The latest addition to the national Downtown locations are within walking
museum scene is the impressive Canadian distance to many major attractions.
War Musuem, which opened in May 2005 in a Several bed-and-breakfast providers also
stunning location next to the Ottawa offer a cosy alternative to hotels.
River. Canada's most-visited museum is A comprehensive list of options is found
Gatineau's Canadian Museum of at
Civilization. The National Gallery of 11. What are some of the major events and
Canada offers the largest collection of big news stories coming up in 2006 and
Canadian art, along with European and beyond in Ottawa?
American masters. Other cultural The Canadian Museum of Civilization
facilities include the Canadian Museum of celebrates its 150th anniversary in 2006.
Contemporary Photography; the Canada It began its life in May 1856, as part of
Aviation Museum; the Canada Science and the Geological Survey of Canada. The
Technology Museum; the Canada Agriculture young museum grew into the National
Museum; the Royal Canadian Mint; the Museum of Canada and then, into the
Currency Museum of the Bank of Canada; National Museum of Man. In 1986, it
and the Canadian Museum of Nature, became the Canadian Museum of
currently in the midst of a massive Civilization, moving into its magnificent
renovation project, to be completed in Gatineau buildings three years later and
2009. continuing to present informative and
Other museums include the Bytown Museum, entertaining exhibitions for a wide range
which tells the history of Ottawa's early of interests.
days, including the building of the The Casino du Lac-Leamy celebrates 10
Rideau Canal; the Billings Estate Museum years of non-stop excitement in March
that traces the history of a prominent 2006. Originally opened as the Casino de
local family; and the funky Diefenbunker, Hull, it has grown to be one of the top
Canada's Cold War Museum, a four-storey attractions in Canada's Capital Region,
underground bunker that was constructed offering gaming each day from 9:00 a.m.
between 1959 and 1961 as the location to to 3:00 a.m.; five-diamond dining at Le
which the Canadian political and military Baccara; an adjoining Theatre offering
elite would ride out the effects of a matinees, musical programming, and
nuclear attack. variety shows of all kinds; docking
5. Our readers would like to find out facilities; an adjacent Hilton hotel with
about the festivals and special events in spa; and conference facilities. The
Ottawa. Casino is celebrating with a series of
The festival scene in Ottawa is a robust, themed activities, including the popular
year-round affair. The year kicks off 7 Lucky Days promotion which offers a
with Winterlude, a huge winter festival different promotion each day of the week.
held over the first three weekends in Emily Carr is the featured exhibition
February. In March, the Irish community from June 2 through September 3, 2006 at
celebrates Irish week, and in March and the National Gallery of Canada. Her
April, the maple syrup season spawns a paintings of First Nations villages and
number of delicious festivals and events landscapes of the northwest Pacific
celebrating this tasty treat. coast, including many images of totem
May belongs to the Canadian Tulip poles, help define Canadian art,
Festival--three weeks of celebration of especially that of the early 1900s.
Ottawa's favourite flower. During World In the third Indiana Jones movie, the
War II, the Dutch royal family took climactic scene took place in a
refuge in Ottawa and Princess Margriet spectacular desert location carved into
was born here, in a hospital room the side of a cliff. That venue is part
designated Dutch soil for the event. of Petra, located in Jordan, and from
Canadians played a huge role in April 7, 2006 through January 2, 2007,
liberating the Netherlands and when the you can learn more at the Canadian Museum
royal family returned home after the war, of Civilization's exhibition PETRA: City
as a gesture of friendship, respect and of Stone.
appreciation, they sent thousands of The Seven Years War is the focus of a new
tulip bulbs. The bulbs have followed exhibit at the Canadian War Museum,
every year since and now 3,000,000 tulips Ottawa's newest cultural attraction which
bloom in Canada's Capital Region. opened with much fanfare in May 2005. The
Late May brings Canada's largest marathon exhibit Clash of Empires: The War That
as part of the Ottawa Race Weekend. Over Made Canada runs from May 18 to November
the summer months, festivals abound: 12.
Doors Open Ottawa showcase heritage Outdoor activities are a crucial part of
buildings; Italian Week; the Ottawa Ottawans' lives. This summer, residents
Fringe Festival; the TD Canada Trust will be able to relish in others'
Ottawa International Jazz Festival; the accomplishments, too, as Ottawa plays
Nortel Ottawa Dragon Boat Race Festival; host to more than 3,500 athletes and
Cisco Systems Ottawa Bluesfest (Canada's coaches during the 2006 Ontario Summer
largest); the Ottawa International Games from August 9 to 13, 2006.
Chamber Music Festival (the world's Québec Scene: April/May 2007: The
largest); the Sound of Light fireworks National Arts Centre has played host to
festival; Ottawa Busker Festival; Ottawa two previous "scenes"-Atlantic Scene in
GreekFest; CKCU Ottawa Folk Festival; the 2003 and Alberta Scene in 2005-and in
Central Canada Exhibition; and Pride 2007, it's Québec's turn to shine, as the
Week. very best of its theatre, music, dance,
On Parliament Hill, two free activities comedy, culinary arts, literature and
occur daily in the summer: the 10:00 a.m. film forms the basis of this cultural
Changing the Guard ceremony and the festival.
evening Sound and Light Show. Treasures from Beijing: May 11-September
In the fall, the Gatineau Hot Air Balloon 30, 2007: At the Canadian Museum of
Festival colours the skies; while the La Civilization, learn more about the
Vendemmia Harvest Festival tempts development of Chinese civilization while
visitors' palates. The Ottawa viewing selected treasures from the
International Animation Festival National Museum of China. There will also
showcases artists from around the world be an attempt to provide a glimpse of
while the Ottawa International Writers China's recent history, including
Festival provides a forum for authors' economic reforms and the Olympic Games
lively debates. Fall Rhapsody celebrates bid.
the splendid autumn colours. Renoir's Landscapes: June 8-September 9,
The capital lights up for the holidays 2007: One of the best-loved of all the
with the Christmas Lights Across Canada Impressionists, Renoir will be front and
program. centre next summer at the National
6. What about restaurants and Gallery of Canada.
entertainment / nightlife areas in FIFA World Youth Championship 2007: July
Ottawa? 1-22, 2007: Ottawa has been selected as
Several neighbourhoods offer one of six Canadian host cities for this
entertainment options in Ottawa. The three-week, 24-nation, 52-match
ByWard Market is one of Ottawa's oldest tournament featuring the best youth
neighbourhoods and also functions as its (under-20) soccer players in the world.
entertainment district, with over 100 It is the second largest event staged by
food and drink options in just a FIFA, following the FIFA World Cup.
four-block-square area. Whether it's fine Rideau Canal as UNESCO World Heritage
dining, a good diner, a cosy bistro, or a Site: The heritage Rideau Canal,
romantic cafe, you can find it in "the stretching 202 km from Ottawa to
Market." Kingston, is Canada's entry to be named a
Elgin Street is another popular nightlife UNESCO World Heritage Site. The
area, with an eclectic selection of bars, designation should be received in time
restaurants and cafes in just a few for the 175th anniversary of the
blocks. Bank Street offers three or four completion of the Canal in 2007.
distinct areas along its length, Portrait Gallery of Canada: Following
including a popular area known as the last spring's opening of the new Canadian
Glebe. In the near west end, Westboro is War Museum, the next major cultural
also an attractive option for dinner and institution planned for Ottawa is the
drinks. Portrait Gallery of Canada, due to open
Of course, one could also choose to across the street from Parliament Hill in
explore the various options at the Casino late 2007.
du Lac-Leamy--whether it's gaming Thank you, Jantine, for providing such a
excitement or a show at its popular great overview of all the things Ottawa
theatre or a dinner at its five-diamond has to offer. You have given me some
restaurant Le Baccara. The region's other great ideas for my trip next week and
five-diamond establishment (two of only possible future excursions over the
11 across Canada) is Signatures at Le coming year.




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