Ottawa

Louise Dearden is a Canadian writer who has been bitten by the travel bug. Author of Frommer's Ottawa with Kids, she also writes for the Ottawa Citizen and for City Parent.

What's New in Ottawa. 1. The Best of Ottawa. The Best of Ottawa Experiences. Best Hotel Bets. Best Dining Bets. The Best of Ottawa for Families. 2. Planning Your Trip to Ottawa. Visitor Information. Entry Requirements & Customs. Money. When to Go. Ottawa Calendar of Events. Travel Insurance. Health & Safety. Specialized Travel Resources. Planning Your Trip Online. Frommers.com: The Complete Travel Resource. The 21st--Century Traveler. Online Traveler's Toolbox. Getting There. Packages for the Independent Traveler. Tips on Accommodations. 3. Getting to Know Ottawa. Orientation. Neighborhoods in Brief. Getting Around. Fast Facts: Ottawa. 4. Where to Stay. Downtown (West of the Canal). Downtown (East of the Canal). The Glebe & South Central. Near the Train Station. Ottawa West. The Airport. On the Quebec Side. 5. Dining. Restaurants by Cuisine. Downtown (West of the Canal). Chinatown. Little Italy. Farther Out. On the Quebec Side. 6. What to See & Do. Suggested Itineraries. The Top Attractions. Canada's Government: The Basics. Test Your Knowledge of Parliament Hill. Get on the Water. All About the Mounties. RCMP Musical Ride: Facts & Figures. Green Thumbs Up. Museums & Galleries. Heritage Attractions. History of the ByWard Market. The Role of the Governor General. The Lives and Times of Canada's PMs. Organized Tours. The Terry Fox Statue: A Symbol of Hope and Courage. Take Time for a Scenic Drive. Spectator Sports. Especially for Kids. For Visitors with Special Interests. 7. Active Ottawa. City Strolls. Active Ottawa Maps. Walking Tour 1: The Heart of It All. Walking Tour 2: Parliament Hill and Wellington Street. Walking Tour 3: Sussex Drive and Byward Market District. Cycling Tour:Canal, Lake, and Locks. Green Ottawa. Sports & Games. Sunday Bikedays. The Trans Canada Trail. The Rideau Canal Skateway. 8. Shopping. The Shopping Scene. Shopping A to Z. 9. Ottawa After Dark. The Performing Arts. The Club & Live Music Scene. The Bar Scene. For Beer Lovers. The Gay & Lesbian Scene. Film. Gaming. 10. Exploring the Region. The Outaouais Region of Quebec. Special Events in Gatineau Park. The Rideau Valley. Rideau Canal Numbers. The Great Outdoors. Appendix: Ottawa in Depth. History. Index.