in Canada · Ontario★ Capital

Ottawa

The stately national capital, where Gothic parliament buildings overlook a canal that freezes into the world's largest skating rink.

Notable spots

Parliament Hill
Landmark
Rideau Canal
Nature
A UNESCO waterway that becomes a 7.8 km skating rink each winter.
National Gallery of Canada
Art

Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep and Oct

👕 Ottawa in Oct: A sweater plus a coat or windbreaker; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.

Photo: Parliament Hill — Wladyslaw (CC BY-SA 3.0) · Wikimedia