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OTTAWA

       Canada’s capital, Ottawa, is an energetic
       cosmopolitan city with a lovely river
       setting. The city boasts important sites
       such as Parliament Hill and Heritage
       Listed Rideau Canal as well as exceptional
       cultural attractions from galleries to
       museums. The city’s events and festivals
       never seem to end and the café, restaurant
       and nightlife scene is excellent.

       SEE
       •  See the Changing of the Guard at
        Parliament Hill
       DO
       •  Wander the banks of the historic Rideau Canal,
        or ice skate on it in winter
                                            Rideau Canal
       •  Shop, dine and people watch on Sparks Street
       EAT & DRINK                                      Ottawa
       •  Enjoy the small plates and drinks at Play Food   Canadian   River
        & Wine                                    of History  Cathedral Basillica
                                                              Notre-Dame
                                                  Museum
       •  Grab a traditional BeaverTails pastry at
        ByWard Market                          BOULEVARD MAISONNEUVE  RUE LAURIER  National Gallery  ByWard Market
                                                             of Canada
       WHAT’S ON                                                  1     3
       Tulip Festival                                Parliament Hill  The National
       12 to 22 May                                           War Memorial  Rideau Canal
       Canada Day Celebrations                        WELLINGTON ST  2           National War Memorial
       1 July                                           SPARKS ST                    HOTELS                    PAGE

       Winterlude                             Canadian War Museum     ELGLIN ST    1      Fairmont Château Laurier  ◆◆◆◆◆  53
       February (dates to be confirmed)                                           2   Lord Elgin Hotel  ◆◆◆¯   53
                                                                       ATTRACTION    3   Novotel Ottawa  ◆◆◆¯  53


                                            OTTAWA – THE ESSENTIALS
                                            2 NIGHT CITY BREAK

                                             INCLUDES
                                             •  2 nights accommodation
                                             •  Discover the Capital Hop-On Hop-Off 1 day ticket
                                             •  Ottawa City Rafting Tour

                                            Day 1: Ottawa
                                            On arrival to Ottawa, check-in to the hotel at leisure.
                                            Day 2: Ottawa
                                            The Discover the Capital Hop-On Hop-Off ticket
                                            provides a great overview of the city and showcases
                                            its colourful history and architecture. Stops include
       Ottawa River
                                            Parliament Hill, museums, parks, embassies and more.
                                            In the afternoon enjoy a friendly ride down the last three   OTTAWA EXPRESS BICYCLE TOUR
                                            wild rapids left in the city section of the Ottawa River.
                                            You’ll take in spectacular and unique views of the city   Starting downtown, this guided leisurely ride will travel
                                            and have plenty of opportunities to swim and body surf   on the Rideau Canal pathway, continuing to the Locks,
                                            during hot summer days. Paddle along, or just relax   the Fletcher Wildlife Garden, and ending with a short
                                            and enjoy the sights, as you learn about the rich history   visit in the Parliament area.
                                            and geography of the National Capital region and its   Includes:
                                            colourful past.
                                                                                • 2 hours riding time
                                            Day 3: Ottawa                       • Bicycle and helmet hire
                                            Enjoy a final morning in Ottawa today.  • Professional guide
                                                                                • Water bottle
                                            SUGGESTED HOTELS
                                            Standard – Novotel Ottawa           • Power bar snack
                                            Superior – Hilton Garden Inn Ottawa Downtown   Duration:  2 hours
                                            Deluxe – Fairmont Château Laurier   Departs:     Daily from 65 Sparks Street, Ottawa
                                                                                       at 10am, 1:30pm (Apr – Oct)
                                                                                Child prices also available.

                                                $      *^
                                            From  897     per person twin share
                                            ^Based on 2 nights at Novotel Ottawa in a Superior Room,   Adult  Youth 7-12 yrs
       Parliament Building                  valid from 4 Jul – 15 Sep 23.       15 Apr – 15 Nov 24  $108 *  $96 *

         *  Prices are a guide only, subject to change and availability and are in New Zealand Dollars. From prices for accommodation packages are per person per package twin share, unless otherwise specified and based on the lowest room
   52    category for travel in low season. Prices for tours and transfers are per person, unless otherwise specified. For full terms and conditions including pricing and conditions, refer to the Booking Conditions at the back of this brochure.
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