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Sightseeing in Ottawa - what to see. Complete travel guide

Ottawa 1. The optimum way to pay for goods and services in Ottawa is national currency as any other currency including US dollars is not accepted in the city. It should be noted that currency can be exchanged only in large banks, most of the bank departments provide the currency exchange service only to regular customers. It is better to exchange the currency at home before a departure or back up a journey with enough quantity of traveler checks.
2. Alcohol drinks as well as tobacco goods are sold only in specialized stores. These types of products feature two rates – daytime and nighttime. In some stores these rates can sufficiently differ. It should be noted that tobacco goods and alcohol drinks are sold only to adults. That is why in order to avoid misunderstanding and troubles one should have an authorized passport copy by oneself.
3. Being on shopping and having too much of purchases one can employ courier service to take the haul to a hotel. For a small cash reward the haul will be supplied to a place in the shortest period of time.
4. One of the most challenging problems of the city is still high pickpocket rates. One should keep an eye on personal things in public places. One should not leave begs and other personal items unwatched under any conditions. Tourists should better refuse offers from individuals no matter how tempting these offers may seem.
5. Central streets of the city of Ottawa are safe and free for promenades even late at night. Commonly central areas of the city are filled with rather buzzing and vivacious atmosphere even at nightfall. One should not set alone for exploration of the remote areas of the city even in the day time. These districts should better be explored with a guide and a tour group. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
6. Those tourists looking for spending much time in the open air and to visiting of local parks and gardens should specify rules in force. Not all the territories of parks and nature reserves are allowed for picnicking and camping. For violating these rules one can be charged with high fees. .
7. Many nature reserves are inhabited with plenty of wild animals. That is why travelers should keep close to a guide during a tour and in case of non typical situation tourists should follow the guide’s advice.
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8. All the hotels and inns are equipped with American standard sockets. The utility supplied voltage is 110V. All the necessary connectors and adapters can be bought in specialized stores or requested directly in the hotel.
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What to visit being in Ottawa - unique sights

National Gallery of Canada

From the series “Famous buildings of Postmodern architecture”
Check on the map:   Distance from Ottawa center - 1.4 km.
Such glazed parts have not only a decorative but also a practical purpose. The sun's rays easily penetrate through them on a clear day. They fill the gallery rooms with natural light. Visitors to the National Gallery of Canada will have the opportunity to see the unique masterpieces of Pablo Picasso and Claude Monet, Marc Chagall and Salvador Dali. The museum's collection includes several tens of thousands of exhibits. You will need more than one day to view it completely. If you visit the gallery during the warm season, you should take a walk around its adjacent territory and appreciate the grandiose building from various angles. The territory of the museum is decorated with many landscape and sculptural compositions. … Read further

Tips for the cities around Ottawa

Montreal
3. Tourists looking for numerous sightseeing tours and excursions should better get a so called “museum card” which enables them of visiting of 20 museums and galleries. A cost of the museum card for a day will be about 15 dollars meanwhile a three day museum card ... Open »
Toronto
3. Toronto is a very cosmopolitan and welcoming city. Tourists always can ask local people or police officers who are on duty at all major streets for help. All important tourist information is also available at the hotel. 4. Most shops open no later than 10:00 am ... Open »
Niagara Falls
3. Not only nightclubs and bars, but also two high-class casinos are open in the evening. It must be said that interesting entertainment shows are not rare here. 4. In Niagara, you can stay in hotels of any level, from prestigious to modest ones. Among budget ... Open »
Quebec City
3. Bus remains the most common form of public transport. The bus fare is approximately 2.5 dollars. Tickets are valid on all bus routes, and you can use them during two hours. Savvy travelers are recommended to buy a pass valid for one day. This will help to save on ... Open »
Massachusetts
3. Local roads are usually relatively free of traffic. The fact is that the state's population density is low, so jams on intercity roads are rare. Driving can be significantly hampered only on main roads of major cities. 4. Massachusetts, as well as in other states ... Open »
Cambridge
3. Line supply voltage in the majority of hotels is 120V. Local hotels are equipped with the standard American-style wall sockets. Make sure to check the compatibility of the appliances that you plan to take before the trip. You may need special adapters. Some hotels ... Open »
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