Tour the imposing chambers and hallowed halls of the Parliament Buildings. Admire beautiful antiques at Rideau Hall, the residence of the Governor General of Canada. Witness the colorful Changing of the Guard. Visit the Canadian Museum of Civilization and the Canadian War Museum – both considered cultural and architectural wonders. And indulge your passion for the arts at the National Arts Centre and National Gallery of Canada. Amid all this history and culture, take time to cruise, stroll or cycle along the Rideau Canal, a spectacular focal point of the city.

Festivals and events are year-round affairs in Ottawa. Come winter, the canal is transformed into the world’s longest skating rink and also becomes the site of Ottawa’s annual Winterlude festival. Admire a city awash with brilliant color during the Canadian Tulip Festival. And scat, be-bop and swing at the Ottawa International Jazz Festival or dig the blues at the Ottawa Blues Festival.

When you’re not at attractions or festivals, the cobblestone courtyards of the ByWard Market will please. It’s one of Canada’s oldest and largest markets with an eclectic collection of boutiques, fruit, vegetable and flower vendors, restaurants and nightlife. Or hike the National Capital Greenbelt – the green corridor that surrounds Ottawa. It offers a 165 kilometres of trails that invite you to explore farmland, forest, marshes and bogs. And if you want outdoor adventure that cranks up the adrenaline quotient, whitewater rafting is just 90 minutes away.

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Accommodate yourself in grand full service resorts, rustic lodges, self-catering cottages or first-class ski resorts. The choice is practically limitless and the welcome mat is always out. While you’re there, do some boating, sunbathing, hiking, cycling and much more. See the colourful Northern Lights – right on your resort’s premises.

Dip your paddle into hundreds of crystal clear lakes and rivers. Or dip into a little history at the Canadian Canoe Museum in Peterborough. Grab your tackle and catch your dreams in a true angler’s paradise. Take a scenic boat tour through a meandering inland waterway, the Trent-Severn Waterway.

Trek through dense forests or wetlands in one of a dozen of Central Ontario’s provincial parks, including Algonquin Provincial Park, home to countless majestic moose. Strap on your helmet and cycle through incredible scenery. Explore the Scenic Caves of Blue Mountain on the shores of Georgian Bay, forged by the movement of ice millions of years ago. Putt around on world-class golf courses with magnificent wilderness vistas as a backdrop. Cross-country or downhill ski. Just down the road, drink up the sunshine on Wasaga Beach. Come winter, reel in a prize catch through a hole in the ice. Or zoom through a winter wonderland on the longest network of groomed snowmobile trails in the world.

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Begin at the tip of the ruggedly beautiful Bruce Peninsula, home of the Bruce Trail, a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve. Heading south along the Lake Huron shoreline, witness some of the most beautiful sunsets in the world from the city of Goderich. Sample summer stock theatre at the nearby Blyth Festival.

Travel to the southernmost tip of mainland Canada at Point Pelee National Park and watch the migration of monarch butterflies and hundreds of bird species. Laze on the sandy shores of Lake Erie. Sip and savour at local wineries. And if you crave a little taste of city life – try Hamilton, London and Windsor for a host of cultural activities including theatre and a number of fascinating museums.

Step into the world of Shakespeare at the renowned Stratford Festival hosted by a city where the cuisine is nearly as famous as the Bard himself. Or step back in time in the Mennonite communities of St. Jacobs and Elmira, home to the largest maple syrup festival in the world. Browse for a bargain at the famous St. Jacobs Farmers Market. Or hoist a stein in celebration of Kitchener-Waterloo’s German heritage at Oktoberfest – the world’s largest Bavarian festival outside Germany. Stop by Fergus where the bent is definitely Scottish, and visit the Elora Gorge, which is particularly stunning during its spectacular fall display of colour.

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