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performs throughout the year with guest artists from around the globe . 53 Elgin St ., 866-850-2787 . Map 4 F4 nac-cna . ca
NATIONAL WAR MEMORIAL This memorial at Confederation Square was dedicated in 1939 by King George VI and is the site of an annual Remembrance Day service . Allegorical figures represent freedom and 22 military figures straining through a soaring granite archway symbolize the passing of war into peace . Map 4 E4
RIDEAU CANAL Completed in 1832 , it is the oldest continuously operated canal in North America and has been designated a National Historic Site of Canada and a UNESCO World Heritage Site . The Canal Promenade runs for eight kilometres , from downtown along Colonel By Drive to the Hartwell Locks near Carleton University . Bike paths that line the canal attract joggers , cyclists , and inline skaters . The canal opens for skating in mid-winter , becoming the world ’ s largest skating rink , a major attraction during Ottawa ’ s Winterlude celebration in February . 888-773- 8888 . Map 4 pc . gc . ca / rideaucanal
blue whale CaNaDIaN museum of Nature
Kamal Khidas , curator of vertebrates , discuses the compelling Canadian story behind one of his largest — and most prized — artifacts :
“ Blue whales are the largest animals that have existed on the planet . Most people will never see , or get close to , such an impressive animal in the wild . … It ’ s also one of only two on display in Canada and among a limited number around the world . Blue whales , and whales in general , are iconic species . It was chosen for the Water Gallery for its uniqueness and importance for the oceans ’ biodiversity and life and also as a good representative of Canadian mammals — 50 out of 210 wild mammals that occur in Canada are marine mammals , of which 37 are cetaceans . It also tells more about exploitation of our oceans and history of whaling in Canada [ the skeleton was found off the coast of Newfoundland in 1975 ].”
ROYAL CANADIAN MINT The national mint fabricates circulation coins and related products for the world market , including collector coinage , medallions , medals , tokens , and bullion coins . It also operates the oldest gold refinery in the western hemisphere . Boutique on site . Guided tours . Open daily , 9am to 6pm . 320 Sussex Dr ., 613-993-8990 ; 800-276- 7714 . Map 4 F2 mint . ca
SUPREME COURT OF CANADA Law students guide visitors through the
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