OTTAWA, “BYTOWN”
BY CLAY LARROY
Across the America many couples are having
wonderful wedding after months of planning. The bride and groom will need a
honeymoon to rest and recuperate. Vacations
are so important, as it gives us a way to connect with each other in a stress
free relaxed environment. Couples that take vacations together build memories
that will last a lifetime. Couples vacations and travel can be a most rewarding
experience especially in Canada. When you want to plan a vacation contact me!
Things to do in Ottawa
Activities
Zipline adventures
Fly 30m (98ft) above the
trees on a zipline adventure over Laurentian forest and lake, 45-minutes north
of Ottawa. Swing Tarzan-style on ropes, cross wooden footbridges and fly on two
giant 200m-long (656ft) zip trek lines for the ultimate treetop workout (tel:
(819) 457 4033; www.aventurelafleche.ca).
Spelunkers can explore the Canadian Shield's largest cave nearby.
White water rafting
Enjoy enjoying some of the
region's gorgeous scenery on a one- or two-day white water rafting trip on the
Ottawa River. Owl Rafting (tel: 1 800 461 7238; www.owl-mkc.ca/owl)
offers six-hour, day-long excursion is a must for adrenalin junkies, with
tours available from May to September, as well as two-day and family packages.
Skiing and snowboarding
Ski Québec's best slopes
at Mont Tremblant (www.tremblant.ca) from November to April. It hosts over
94 trails and runs for skiers and snowboarders. Adrenalin junkies can test
their skill on the ramps, rails and ski jumps, or the Olympic caliber super
pipe.
Shopping in Ottawa
Shopping in Ottawa has
something to offer everyone.
Key Areas
Sparks Street Mall is a
pedestrian mall running between Elgin and Lyon Streets, a block south of the
Parliament Buildings, and a good place for tourist items. Glebe and trendy
Westboro are popular neighborhood shopping districts.
Markets
ByWard Market, nestled in
the city's historic Lowertown neighborhood, is one of the oldest outdoor
markets in Canada, and is Ottawa's most popular shopping district. By day the
outdoor market overflows with fresh produce, flowers, arts and crafts. It is
the best place to find eclectic groceries, such as fiddleheads and ramps, and
locally harvested maple syrup.
Browse the bakeries, cheese shops, handcrafted clothing stalls and artisan boutiques. A multitude of eating spots and restaurants cater to every taste, and by night the area hums to the beat of hip nightspots. Be sure to try an original Ottawa pastry from the BeaverTail stand at the market. A beavertail is a flat, deep fried pastry in the shape of a beaver tail, usually topped with sugar and cinnamon.
Browse the bakeries, cheese shops, handcrafted clothing stalls and artisan boutiques. A multitude of eating spots and restaurants cater to every taste, and by night the area hums to the beat of hip nightspots. Be sure to try an original Ottawa pastry from the BeaverTail stand at the market. A beavertail is a flat, deep fried pastry in the shape of a beaver tail, usually topped with sugar and cinnamon.
Shopping Centers
The Bayshore Shopping
Centre, at 100 Bayshore Drive in Ottawa West, includes large retailers like The
Bay and Zellers. The downtown Rideau Centre, 50 Rideau Street, is home to
leading fashion retailers, local artwork, jewelry and over 180 stores. Taste
the famous ice wine that Canada is known for, available at LCBO and Wine Rack
stores.
Large malls east of downtown include the Place d'Orleans at 110 Place d'Orleans Drive and St Laurent Shopping Centre at 1200 St Laurent Boulevard, both with hundreds of stores, restaurants, cinemas and activities. Westboro Village has become increasingly popular for its outdoor clothes stores
Take the kids for a sensory smorgasbord at Mrs Tiggy Winkles, Ottawa's neighborhood toy store, found at the major shopping centers (Rideau, Place d'Orleans and Bayshore). Holt Renfrew at 240 Sparks Street is a high-end Canadian department store focusing on haute couture and exclusive designer labels.
Large malls east of downtown include the Place d'Orleans at 110 Place d'Orleans Drive and St Laurent Shopping Centre at 1200 St Laurent Boulevard, both with hundreds of stores, restaurants, cinemas and activities. Westboro Village has become increasingly popular for its outdoor clothes stores
Take the kids for a sensory smorgasbord at Mrs Tiggy Winkles, Ottawa's neighborhood toy store, found at the major shopping centers (Rideau, Place d'Orleans and Bayshore). Holt Renfrew at 240 Sparks Street is a high-end Canadian department store focusing on haute couture and exclusive designer labels.
Shopping Times
Most shopping centers are
open Monday to Saturday 0900-2100 and Sunday 1000-1800. Outdoor markets open at
daybreak.
Souvenirs
Foodies should try and
look for maple leaf shortbread cookies, maple syrup, and cheeses. In addition,
handmade aboriginal crafts and outdoor winter clothing is also worth looking
at.
REFERENCE SITES:
http://www.travelresearchonline.com/
-- Paul Anka
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