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Other Sites
While this guide has focused
largely on landmarks which are within walking distance of the Chateau
Laurier, there are several sites within the city that are worth the taxi
ride.
Rideau Hall
The official residence of the
Governor General of Canada
is located several minutes from downtown. Set amidst 79 acres of beautifully
landscaped grounds, this historic residence is staffed by guides who provide
educational tours.
Hours of operation: 9 am to 4
pm daily, by reservation only. Address: 1 Sussex Drive
Phone: 613-991-4422
Canadian Museum of Civilization
Perfect for visitors of all
ages, this museum site offers the most impressive view of Parliament, from
across the Ottawa River. Designed by award-winning Canadian architect
Douglas Cardinal, the Museum
of Civilization
provides a unique setting. Cardinal, who also designed the Smithsonian
Institution’s National
Museum of the American
Indian in Washington, D. C., has been credited
with having created an indigenous Canadian style of curvilinear, organic buildings.
Located on the Gatineau
side of the Ottawa River, this museum provides a wide range of programming
and exhibits, especially related to Canada’s Aboriginal peoples.
Currently, the museum is hosting an exhibit on the folk art of Quebec. The museum boasts an IMAX theatre, a gift
shop, and a restaurant with lovely views of Parliament and the Ottawa River.
Location: 100 Laurier Street, Gatineau
Hours of Operation and Ticket
Cost: Tuesday to Sunday 9 am to 5 pm, Thursday to 9pm, $10 per adult
Phone: 613-239-5100
Web: www.civilization.ca
Gatineau Park
This scenic park is
approximately 15 minutes by car from Ottawa on
the Quebec
side of the river. If you crave some time in the great outdoors, its
convenient location and plethora of walking trails should satisfy your want
for nature. It is an expanse of land that measures 360 square kilometers and
its facilities and trails can be enjoyed in every season. Home to several
breathtaking scenic lookouts as well as the historic Mackenzie King Estate, Gatineau Park is worth a visit. Overnight stays
and getaways are possible.
Location: Visitor Centre
located at 33 Scott Road,
Chelsea Quebec
Hours of operation: Visitor
Centre open from 9 to 5 daily
Phone: For information about
accommodation packages, phone 1-888-278-7777. For general information about
the park, phone 1-800-465-1867
Monuments
Ottawa is home to many monuments and public
artworks reflecting diverse experiences of Canadians. Several of these
monuments are in walking distance of the Château Laurier, including the
Valiant’s Memorial (northeast corner of Confederation Square at the corner of
Elgin Street and Wellington Street), the National Aboriginal Veterans
Monument (Confederation Park), the National War Memorial (Confederation
Square), the Terry Fox Statute (90 Wellington in front of Capital Infocentre)
and the Peacekeeping Monument (Corner of Sussex Drive and St. Patrick
Street). The grounds of Parliament Hill are also home to many statues
commemorating Canada’s
rich history.
The National War Memorial
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