Ottawa travel tips and stories. Vacations ideas, cruises, spa and resorts

Ottawa is the capital of Canada and this summer this huge city celebrates its 50th anniversary. The city is spectacular and has enough green spaces, trails and water, which can satisfied the most hyperactive travelers.

This is the Parliament Hill, which is just steps from downtown.

This picture displays the Rideau Canal, which is part of a 125-mile-long waterway that links Ottawa River to Lake Ontario.

A show at ByWard Market.

Ottawa is home to a wealth of national museums, offical residences, memorials and heritage structures. As well as is home to major sports such as kayaking, swimming, baseball and hokey during the winter.