In use since 1832, these locks link the Ottawa River with the Rideau Canal and are still operated by hand.

Take a custom-made tour of downtown Ottawa to find out more about the city's history, culture and recreational activities.

Step back into history as you visit what was the nerve center of Canada's government during the country's first hundred years.

Take a unique cultural tour of authentic Aboriginal experiences that features dancing, music, folklore and story telling arts.

Wander through this collection of early 19th-century buildings with its vibrant mix of retail, service, entertainment and residential.

Discover how our planet evolved at this museum, which offers earthquake simulations, insect collections and interactive geological maps.

Canadian prime ministers have made this mansion their home since the 1950s.

Informative tours on Victoria Island giving visitors true insight into the life of the native peoples.

This 10-meter-high monument is dedicated to the preservation of human rights around the world.

This modern visitor's center contains six interactive computers that will help you plan your stay in the city.

The largest library in Canada with more than 10 million publications.

This beautiful and ornate gothic-style cathedral is recognized by its twin spires.

Picturesque waterfall that is especially pretty when lit up at night.

This imposing building houses the highest court in Canada and is open to the public for tours.

This combination running store and club is one of 47 throughout Canada and the U.S., stocking private-label running clothes and products and hosting group runs from three different sites on specified days.

Saunders Farm is a tree farm, but what draws visitors is its mazes.

Dubbed the "emerald necklace," this rural landscape spans 200 square-kilometers of open space containing farms, forests, natural areas, recreational facilities, and public and private research complexes.

Discover Canada's unique agricultural heritage with a visit to the country's largest urban farm and research center.

A detailed chronicle of the 5,000-year-old history of the sport through exhibits, artifacts, photographs and other ski memorabilia.

University of Ottawa presents a permanent exhibit of antiques from the Greco-Roman ages in the Mediterranean region.

Parkdale Gallery is a privately owned art gallery located in the QUAD, Ottawa's art district. On most days you will find the Parkdale Gallery is home to more than a hundred works from a dozen or more artists. The gallery celebrates the diversity of artistic visions. Featured artist and sculptors, established or newly emerging talents, are represented.

This Niagara Parks Commission-run facility, located between Fort Erie and Niagara Falls, is the only public marina on the Canadian side of the river. Boasting 135 slips, gas pumps, public boat launch, snack bar, and showers, the marina serves as the docking point for a visit to the area's innumerable attractions.