Tourist spot of Ottawa and travel news
Ottawa, the capital of the country, arouses in all Canadians
the mixed emotions worth of a nation’s capital. It sits attractively on the
south bank of the Ottawa River at
its confluence with to Rideau River. The gently rolling Gatineau Hills of
Quebec are visible to the north. The government is the largest employer, and the stately
Gothic-style Parliament Buildings act as landmarks. Despite this, the city is
now known as Silicon Valley North for its skilled computer, technology and
telecommunications workforce.
The city attracts five million tourists a year, many to see
just what the heck the capital is like. The abundance of museums and cultural activities is another enticement. And then, of
course, in summer you can see the traditionally garbed Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), also known as the Mounties.
You may be surprised by the amount of French you hear around
town. Quebec is just a stone’s throw
away, but probably just as important is the fact that most federal government
workers are required to be bilingual.
Ottawa is not an exciting city but its streets, if not
lively, are wide and clean; the air is not fouled by heavy industry. Everywhere
people are fogging and cycling.
