One of the most visited countries by tourists from all over the world is Canada. This is because, its natural beauty attracts everyone. It is also the world’s 2^nd biggest country in area. Obviously, there are plenty of things to do here during the trip and Ottawa, the Canadian capital is an interesting starting point to explore the country. You are sure to enjoy your trip irrespective of the number of trips you make here. Choosing the best hotels in Ottawa will help you to have a great tour and also save precious money.

1. Parliament Hill: It is located right in the capital’s heart and is a gorgeous looking Gothic styled building. It is quite similar to that of Budapest’s Parliament building and London’s Houses of Parliament. It is also Canada’s most famous hill and located near Ottawa River. Every morning during summer, you can notice changing of Guard. There are also conducted free daily guided tours, but strictly on 1^st come 1^st serve basis.
2. Rideau Canal: This scenic place is an engineering marvel and an ideal place to have picnic during summer months. This canal had been categorised as World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The canal had been constructed to secure the supply route to Kingston from Montreal during the 1812 war when Americans had attacked Canada. Presently, the canal is enjoyed by locals and tourists alike throughout the year. You can move along the paths, take strolls, ice skate during winter or kayak during summer.
3. Gorge, ByWard Market: This market covering about 4 square blocks is a haven for tourists who would like to scour local shops, small boutiques and good delicious food using local produce. This market had been established hundreds of years ago. With time, it became one of Canada’s largest public markets. Several secluded cobblestone squares are present that provides visitors with something special. Clarendon Court is among the popular ones having 5 restaurants! Close by is located Notre Dame Cathedral. You can visit Play Food and Wine, where you can gorge well cooked foods. There is also present large collection of wines to match your moods. For hearty breakfast or brunch, do visit The Scone Witch.
4. Festival: This city is well known for holding different types of events, occasions and festivals, ranging from snow sculptures to dragon boats and winter wonderlands. The popular festivals celebrated here are Tulip Festival, Canada Day, Dragon Boat Festival, Capital Ribfest (Yum) and Children’s Festival. If visiting during the month January or February, then you cannot miss the Winterlude festival. Here, you can get a glimpse of those beautiful snow & ice sculptures. If visiting the city on July 1^st, celebrated as Canada Day, you are sure to be a part of the mind-blowing party that is celebrated throughout the city. You should have your gaze above Parliament Hill to witness massive and colourful fireworks.
5. Bytown Museum: This is the place to be if you love visiting museums and gain knowledge about the city and its rich history. This museum is actually the oldest stone building of Ottawa and depicts story of the city’s early history, when it was referred to as Bytown. The museum celebrated 100 years of completion in 2017.
6. Canada National Gallery: Here, you can get to view the largest collection comprising of Canadian art in the world. It showcases art pieces ranging about 65,000 and is popular across the globe for Canadian artworks depicting national and local pieces. This gallery also depicts several Contemporary, International and First Nation artwork. Moreover, the gallery does boast of holding seasonal exhibits which change almost every month. Besides the stunning architecture and artworks, you can also get to experience the glass bottomed pool, cloistered garden courtyard and the 19^th century reconstructed chapel, all present on Gallery grounds.
7. Fulton’s Sugar Bush & Pancake House: Canadian Maple syrup is quite popular all over the world. It is 170-year-old and is very close to the city with travelling time required about an hour or even les. Here, Fulton family boasts of its five generations producing the tastiest and finest maple syrup in entire Canada. You can indulge in activities like Heritage Maple Path, wagon tours & rides and horse drawn sleigh. At the site is present a Maple Shop & a pancake house, where you can taste many things like maple bath bombs to maple candy. Although maple season is between mid-February and mid-April, you can visit Fulton’s at any time of the year.
8. Craft Beer Scene: Craft beer breweries with time have become popular and Ottawa is definitely not an exception. You can explore different types of craft beers here and also register for a tour. You can avail year-round walking & bus tours offered to check out craft breweries of the region. In case, you visit the city during September, you can check out Beau’s Oktoberfest operated since 2006 by all-Natural Brewing Co. Here you can enjoy having certified organic beers. The other popular one is Kichesippi Beer Co.
9. Whitewater Rafting: In case, you crave for thrills and adventure, then whitewater rafting is sure to excite you. The city is among the world’s top places to enjoy this adventurous sport. Several companies are operating here that provide tourists with rafting river trip experience, ranging from easy ones to that of sweat inducing, adventurous, high intensity ones. Visitors of age 6 to 65 years are offered Whitewater Rafting Adventure by Ottawa City Rafting Co. This is a 3.5 hours trek that terminates at downtown Ottawa allowing you to enjoy the stunning view throughout.
10. China Town: It is a lovely place to be if you want to try out good, delicious Chinese food during the trip to the city. This place also exhibits different types of cultures, nationalities and rich experience that you will never forget. This China Town district comprises of Chinese, Indian, Philippine and Korean food joints. You are sure to be spoilt for choice.

With so many places to visit and things to engage in, Ottawa is indeed the city to be at any time of the year.