tourism

Did you miss the fireworks downtown this year? Here are some pics & videos found on the web, listed by the username of the person who posted it: Photos: * [ null photography ](http://flickr.com/photos/trevorsmiley/sets/72157600611392203/) (a couple great shots with the sky glowing red) * [ kasiacubed ](http://flickr. ...

** Earlier today, ** The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) named the Rideau Canal as a World Heritage Site . The Rideau Canal joins 13 other Canadian sites and international landmarks as the pyramids in Egypt and Stonehenge on the prestigious lists. ...

What would you nominate as one of the Seven Wonders of Ottawa? Here are some ideas from members of Ottawa’s Livejournal page: * Cats at Parliament Hill * Rideau Canal skating rink * The Spider @ National Gallery * Experimental Farm * Westbound traffic on game night * Remic Rapids stone sculptures * Beavertails * The Greenbelt Click here to read more nominations… ...

Blogger Carl Chesal offers six little-known Ottawa tourist attractions: The Acoustic Anomaly of the Baldwin-LaFontaine Statue on Parliament Hill. The Cat Sanctuary on Parliament Hill. RCMP Musical Ride Training Facility. Gatineau Park. ...

From OttawaStart News: ** " ** Do you dare spend even one hour in one of the most haunted jail in Canada. Would you spend even 15 mintes alone in Solitary Confinement? … visit Historic Cornwall Jail. " Read more… ...

Blogger David Scrimshaw offers his picks for 12 things to do in Ottawa . A preview: 1. Go to the art gallery and have lunch. It's only $1.85 -- nice homemade soup and a bun. 2. Eat breakfast on the Mayflower patio -- even on a workday. ...