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Ottawa, ON
Located on the Ottawa River in eastern Ontario, Canada's capital city is also its center of technology and politics. This historic city features many museums, art galleries, and performance centers as well as other attractions like the Rideau Canal.
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Parliament Hill (Outside Visit)
Parliament Hill, located on the banks of the Ottawa River Canada's capital city, is home to the Canadian Parliament. The gorgeous location and dramatic architecture make this a huge tourist location-- more than 3 million people come every year.
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Centennial Flame
The Centennial Flame on Parliament Hill in Canada's capital city of Ottawa. The flame was dedicated in celebration of Canada's 100th Anniversary in 1967, and was so well-received by the public that it was made a permanent monument.
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Peace Tower
The Peace Tower is a large clock tower in Ottawa, Ontario that sits at the center of Parliament Hill. This iconic Canadian building appears on both the fifty- and twenty-dollar Canadian bills. It is more than 300 feet tall.
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Rideau Canal
The Rideau Canal connects the Ottawa River in Ottawa, Ontario to Lake Ontario in Kingston. From May to October when the locks are open, it is a popular boating and recreation area for locals and tourists alike.
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Canadian War Museum
In 1880, the Canadian government founded the Canadian War Museum as a place to house a collection of military artifacts and memorabilia it had in its possession. The items in the collection span hundreds of years through present-day conflicts.
Admission (Optional): Adult $18 / C$25; Child $13 / C$17 (0-12 yrs); Senior $17 / C$23 (65+)
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Gatineau, QC
Gatineau is a city in western Quebec, Canada. It is the fourth-largest city in the province after Montreal, Quebec City, and Laval. It is located on the northern bank of the Ottawa River, immediately across from Ottawa, together with which it forms Canada's National Capital Region.
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Canadian Museum of History
First established in 1856 as a geological center, the museum that would become the Canadian Museum of History quickly began accumulating ethnological and biological artifacts. By 1968, its continual growth forced it to move to its current location.
Admission (Optional): Adult $20 / C$28; Child $15 / C$20 (0-12 yrs); Senior $18 / C$25 (65+)Duration: 40 Minutes to 1 Hour
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Kingston, ON
Located midway between Toronto and Montreal, Kingston was named the first capital of the Province of Canada. Kingston is a city rich in history, culture, critically acclaimed attractions and cuisine.
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Kingston City Hall
Built in 1844, this National Historic Site of Canada was once the main governmental building of the capital city of the Province of Canada. Today, it is the city hall of Kingston and a community hub.