1. Parliament Hill- These buildings are hard to miss once you reach downtown Ottawa. Set on a large hill that overlooks the Ottawa River the Parliament Buildings were constructed in 1859 to serve as Canada’s most important government buildings. It is the origin of politics in the country where all the important decisions regarding the country are made. Many of the areas on the hill are free to the public and one can explore most of Canada’s past and present when exploring the buildings. One area is Centre Block where you can go up to the Peace Tower’s observation deck and get a glimpse of the city from an elevated tower. Another place to see would be the Memorial Chamber and pay respect to deceased Canadians who lost their lives serving the country. When you visit here, you would not want to miss the Library of Parliament which is also known as "the most beautiful room in Canada". Canadians who work in Parliament use the library’s services on a daily basis.

2. The Rideau Canal The Rideau Canal was constructed in 1826 as a major waterway for transport and communication between Montreal, Quebec (a major city) and Kingston, Ontario (the capital city then). The Rideau Canal is a large chain of lakes, rivers, and canals that is over 202 km. It is North America’s oldest canal system still operating. …show more content…
People can be seen fishing, canoeing or cruising on a boat. The canal also contains many species of wildlife Others are seen hiking, cycling, or strolling on a nice day. In the winter times, the canal freezes and becomes the world's largest naturally frozen ice rink. The long skate way that is 7.8 km in length is filled with people and has become a favorite spot for winter past times. The locals here also host festivals to celebrate the winter season which also attracts tourists. Alongside skating people can also be seen skiing, snowshoeing or riding a