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OTTAWA ACCOMMODATION & TOURING / Ontario
3 Day Ottawa Museum Discovery
Canada ’ s capital , Ottawa , is home to the country ’ s most impressive line-up of national museums , outstanding performing arts groups and venues . You can wander the streets , see the Parliament Buildings and explore the Byward Market , one of Canada ’ s oldest and largest public markets . A nature lover ’ s haven , Ottawa offers a natural setting of rivers , waterways , parks and pathways right in the heart of the city . Highlights ( included ):
• Ottawa hop-on hop-off city tour with a cruise
• National Gallery of Canada
• Canadian Museum of History
• Canadian War Museum
• Canadian Museum of Nature Day 1 : Arrive Ottawa Day 2 : Ottawa sightseeing Day 3 : Package ends
Package includes : 2 nights of accommodation , sightseeing and attractions as listed above .
Moderate pricing from . $ 295 Superior pricing from . $ 335 Deluxe pricing from . $ 429 Pricing is per person , double occupancy .
Novotel Ottawa
Novotel Ottawa is a charming , modern , full-service hotel set in the heart of downtown Ottawa , located just steps to the Byward Market and the Rideau Canal . The Novotel Ottawa is perfectly situated across from the Shaw Centre ( Ottawa Convention Centre ) and only a five-minute walk to the University of Ottawa . It has 281 guestrooms and 21 suites , many of which have been newly-renovated . At Novotel Ottawa , you can enjoy the simple pleasures at the Albion Rooms , which has been recognized as " HYPERCOOL " by The New York Daily News . The Heritage restaurant and Albion Rooms lounge are housed in a 19th century landmark building and feature world-class wines , locally crafted beers and regionally-inspired charcuterie and cheese boards .
From $ 159
Moderate
Hilton Lac-Leamy ( Ottawa )
Hilton Lac-Leamy features 5-star , Four Diamond lakefront rooms only five minutes away from Ottawa , Canada ' s capital . An on-site casino entertains , a day spa provides respite and rejuvenation and four restaurants please any palate . Newly-renovated rooms with two queen beds or one king bed are available . Free high-speed Internet access and parking are also included .
Canadian Museum of History
From $ 209 Superior
Hampton Inn Ottawa
Hampton Inn Ottawa has 179 rooms , four of which are accessible . It offers free parking , breakfast and Internet access . Guests can relax in a clean and fresh Hampton bed . The hotel offers an indoor swimming pool and gym for guest use . Hampton Inn Ottawa is situated a few minutes ' drive from downtown Ottawa and Parliament Hill .
Breathtaking setting . Majestic architecture . Fascinating exhibitions . Welcome to Canada ’ s national museum of history , exploring this country ’ s rich cultural heritage , including the outstanding achievements of First Peoples . Starting July 1 , 2017 , visit the Canadian History Hall , the new signature exhibition , where evidence of the past tells a tale as vast and varied as the land itself . Occupying more than 40,000 square feet , the Hall traces Canada ’ s history from the dawn of human habitation to the present day . The Museum is home to the Children ' s Museum and CINÉ +.
The Canadian War Museum showcases Canada ' s rich military history through personal stories , artwork , photographs and interactive presentations .
From $ 179 Moderate
From $ 15
National Gallery of Canada Canadian Museum of Nature
Experience the best visual art in the country at this top attraction in the heart of Canada ’ s capital . A magnet for visitors since its inception , the Gallery ’ s national collection features a full range of international masters and famous Canadians . In May 2017 , the National Gallery of Canada will unveil its re-visioned Canadian galleries . Not since its construction in 1988 has the National Gallery seen such an extensive rethink of this 45,000-square-foot space . Inuit and Aboriginal art will be integrated in the chronological presentation , as well as contemporary works up to 2017 . Special exhibitions include the Governor General ’ s Awards in Visual and Media Arts , Laurent Amiot and the summer ’ s Canadian Biennial , highlighting recent acquisitions of Canadian art .
Canada is all about nature and no trip to Ottawa is complete without a visit to the Canadian Museum of Nature , a historic “ castle ” in downtown Ottawa . Just minutes from Parliament Hill , the museum features world-class galleries representing Canada ’ s diverse nature . See iconic mammals of Canada shown in their natural habitats ; Canada ’ s original collection of dinosaur fossils ; a complete , mounted blue whale skeleton – one of a select few in the world ; the largest collection of Canadian birds on display ; an amazing variety of rocks and minerals and a new gallery on the Arctic opening in June 2017 . Enjoy a stroll through the beautiful Landscapes of Canada Gardens . 3D movies , special exhibitions , and guided tours ( by reservation ) are also available .
From $ 12 From $ 13
ANDERSON VACATIONS From prices for accommodation are ‘ per room ’ and sightseeing are ‘ per person ’.