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Ottawa & Gatineau

Canada’s Capital Region: Canadian, just like you.

Free Capital Wi-Fi Zones and Capital Wi-Fi Interactive Touch Screen Units
Stay Connected in Your Capital
Take advantage of new Interactive Touch Screen Units in the heart of Canada’s Capital!
Alcatel-Lucent Sunday Bikedays are back
Alcatel-Lucent Sunday Bikedays are back
Starting May 19 2013, until Labour Day, the scenic parkways in the heart of the Capital and Gatineau Park are yours!
The Ottawa River
Kettle Island Corridor Recommended
The Kettle Island corridor is recommended for a future link between Ottawa and Gatineau.
Caution on Park Trails
Caution on Park Trails
Users will possibly encounter obstacles on some trails in the Park. Click here for more details.
Colourful banners adorn the Capital
Colourful banners adorn the Capital
This year’s Confederation Boulevard Banners feature Aboriginal art. More than 500 festive banners are featured in the heart of the Capital.
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Visitor Information
Are you visiting Ottawa–Gatineau, home of Canada’s Capital? Let us help you prepare!
Tulips in the Capital
Tulips in the Capital
In late April and May, Ottawa–Gatineau blooms with a dazzling display of colourful tulips.
Gatineau Park
This extensive conservation park is just 15 minutes from Parliament Hill and the heart of the Capital.
National Capital Greenbelt
Visit the Greenbelt in Ottawa and discover the most ecologically diverse area in Eastern Ontario.
Teacher Resources
Teacher Resources
What will your students learn today? Let Canada’s Capital amaze them!
Official Residences in Canada's Capital Region
Absorb the history of Canada’s Capital Region by exploring, virtually or in person, the official residences managed by the NCC.

Tulip Bloom Indicator

Some tulips are still in bloom. Other varieties are losing their petals.

News

Winners chosen in the NCC’s coast-to-coast student banner contest
May 21, 2013
Notice of Vacancy - Chief Executive Officer (full-time position)
May 16, 2013
National Holocaust Monument Design Competition Launched
May 16, 2013
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Road and Trail Closures

Traffic Notice: Road Closure(s) in Ottawa
May 23, 2013
Traffic Notice: Pathway Closure in Ottawa
April 17, 2013
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The Response, National War Memorial / La Réponse, Monument commémoratif de guerre du CanadaIn the heart of the Capital / Dans le coeur de la capitaleCycling in Canada's Capital Region / Le vélo dans la région de la capitale du CanadaThe changing of the guard / La relève de la gardeParliament Hill / colline du ParlementCapital Pathways / Les sentiers de la capitaleDancing Bear - Sussex Courtyard / Ours dansant - Les cours SussexByward Market in Canada's Capital / Le marché By dans la capitale du CanadaMosaika - the sound and light show in Canada's Capital / Mosaika - Le spectacle son et lumière dans la capitale du CanadaTulips in Canada's Capital Region / Les tulipes dans la région de la capitale du CanadaTulips in Canada's Capital Region / Les tulipes dans la région de la capitale du CanadaWinterlude in Confederation Park / Le Bal de Neige dans le parc de la Confédération
 
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