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m aa a frrttimjtgp xytrwn 2k5tnqjsck3e the national capital region a ii 77e illuminated pailiament buildings its only 4662 km but ottawa hull and the outaouais region is crammed with vacation enjoyment ride a bike and picnic along the treelined rideau canal if youre in good voice rent a canoe and serenade your girl if youre bringing along a family youll find more than enough excellent museums to satisfy and stimulate the most curious minds art galleries contain some of the worlds finest paintings and sculpture walk around downtown ottawa shop on rideau and banks streets and break for lunch amid the trees and boutiques of the sparks street mall wander around the open air byward market sample the atmosphere and take your pick from stands laden with gardenfresh produce meats and handicrafts see the colour and precision of the changing of the guard outside the parliament buildings while youre there go inside and see where your mp works the fishings fine in gatineau paik evenings are for the french restaurants festive supper clubs and discos that make up a kaleidoscope of night life camping fishing and canoeing can be enjoyed in gatineau park an 88000 acre playground july is festival month opera ballet jazz pop and classical concerts are featured in the national arts centre and the astrolabe in ottawa and camp fortune in gatineau park explore moorside the summer residence of the late mackenzie king walk through the wooded estates ruins picnic on the grounds or take tea in the tea house for more information on what to do in the national capital region contact canadian government office of tourism 240 sparks street ottawa ontario k1a 0h6