1. Ottawa Our Nation’s Capital

2. Ottawa – An Overview Area of 4,662 square kilometres (1,800 square miles) Unique geography history and lifestyle Many of Canada's best museums and cultural facilities Parliament Buildings and other historical structures

3. Seasonal Activities Winterlude in February Skating on the Rideau in Winter Tulip Festival in Spring SuperEx in the Summer Many outdoor activities all year round

4. Where is Ottawa? Beside the border between the Provinces of Ontario and Québec Approximately 200 km from Montréal and 400 km from Toronto Ottawa represents our two founding cultures in day-to-day life

5. Tne National Capital Region Fourth largest population in Canada (over 920,000) Located at the meeting of three rivers: Ottawa River Rideau River Gatineau River

6. Parliament Hill Parliament Hill, The heart of the Region Stone buildings and the the Peace Tower On cliffs over-looking the Ottawa River Source of Canadian political life

7. The Peace Tower 53-bell carillon Huge clock Memorial chamber commemorating Canada's war dead

8. Ottawa as a Capital City Seat of federal government Approximately 20 per cent of the workforce Federal parliament, House of Senate Many government departments High technology an important aspect in the job market

9. An Idyllic Setting Controlled development Miles of parkland Natural beauty of the environment preserved Situated at confluence of three rivers and a scenic canal

10. The Rideau Canal Divides the downtown Stretches 7.8 km from downtown Ottawa to Dow's Lake The world's longest open-air skating rink Skater's paradise - "the" place to be during Winterlude

11. Other Attractions More than 50 galleries Many renowned museums: Canadian Museum of Nature National Museum of Science and Technology National Aviation Museum National Gallery of Canada Canadian Museum of Civilization Canadian Museum of Contemporary Photography

12. Web Sites about Ottawa A Treasure to Explore: Parliament Hill A Treasure to Explore: Parliament Hill National Gallery of Canada National Gallery of Canada Canadian Museum of Civilization Canadian Museum of Civilization Ottawa Virtual Reality Tours Ottawa Virtual Reality Tours OttawaKiosk – Your One-Stop Guide OttawaKiosk – Your One-Stop Guide Sympatico – Around Ottawa Sympatico – Around Ottawa Sources: Microsoft Clipart