Museums - Theaters - Points of interest - Tours

While visiting Ottawa for the CALL Conference, take advantage of the sites and attractions; go for a boat cruise down the Rideau Canal or take a ride on a steam-train to Wakefield in the Gatineau Hills. The Conference coincides with the opening of the Ottawa Tulip Festival on May 4, 2007. Expect an explosion of tulips, outdoor concerts and fireworks just for us. Many events take place in Major’s Hill Park, just behind the Fairmont Château Laurier.

Check the Festival website for more details: http://www.tulipfestival.ca/en/index.php

Museums

National Gallery of Canada
380 Sussex Drive
Ottawa, ON K1N 9N4
Tel.: (613) 990-3142
Website: http://national.gallery.ca

Canadian Museum of Contemporary Photography
1 Rideau Canal
Ottawa, Ontario K1N 9N6
Tel.: (613) 990-8257
Website: http://cmcp.gallery.ca

Canadian Museum of Civilization
100 Laurier Street,
Gatineau, Quebec J8X 4H2
Tel.: (819) 776-7000 or call 1-800-555-5621
Website: www.civilization.ca

Canadian Museum of Nature
Victoria Memorial Museum Building (VMMB)
240 McLeod Street
Ottawa, Ontario K2P 2R1
Tel. (613) 566-4700 or 1-800-263-4433
Website: www.nature.ca

Canadian War Museum (CWM)
1 Vimy Place
Ottawa, Ontario K1R 1C2
Tel. (819) 776-8600 or 1-800-555-5621
Website: www.warmuseum.ca

Canada Aviation Museum
11 Aviation Parkway
Ottawa, Ontario K1K 4R3
Tel.: (613) 993-2010 or 1-800-463-2038
Website: www.aviation.technomuses.ca

Theatres

National Arts Centre
53 Elgin Street (Corner of Queen Street)
Ottawa, ON K1P 5W1
Tel.: (613) 996-5051
Website: www.nac-cna.ca

Ottawa Little Theatre
400 King Edward Avenue
Ottawa ON K1N 7M7
Tel.: (613) 233-8948 or Toll Free: 1-877-892-0220
Website: www.o-l-t.com/home.htm

Points of Interest

ByWard Market
Ottawa, ON
Website: www.byward-market.com

Dows Lake
Queen Elizabeth Driveway South
Ottawa, ON
Website: www.dowslake.com

Hog's Back Falls
Colonel By (at Hog's Back)
Ottawa, ON

Saint Patrick's Basilica
281 Nepean Street
Ottawa, ON K1R 5G2 Tel.: (613) 233-1126
Website: http://www.basilica.org

Casino Du Lac-Leamy
1, boulevard du Casino
HULL, QC J8Y 6W3
Tel.: (819) 772-3200
Website: http://www.casino-du-lac-leamy.com

Tours

Paul's Boat Lines Ltd.

Paul's Boat Lines Ltd. operates two wonderful cruises for your enjoyment! The first along the RIDEAU CANAL, one of the greatest engineering marvels of the 19th century, is 1 1/4 hours duration. See the tulips at Dow’s Lake from the boat!. The OTTAWA RIVER tour offers lovely views along the Ottawa River. This 1 1/2 hour tour is the most thorough tour available on the water. Departures from the Ottawa Dock at the foot of the Ottawa Locks. Both tours have live bilingual commentaries

Departures from the Conference Centre (Rideau Canal Tour) or the Ottawa Locks (Ottawa River Tour)
Tel.: (613) 225-6781 Discounts available for groups of 20.
Website: www.paulsboatcruises.com

Gray Line of Ottawa

TOURS: DISCOVER THE CAPITAL: May 1, 2007 - October 9, 2007. Ottawa's most popular way to visit the sights! Hop on and off all day as you travel by all of Ottawa's main attractions. Enjoy the open top double decker buses as your tour guide tells you the history of Ottawa and Gatineau. Adults: $28.20 CDN SeniorStudents: $25.38 CDN Child: $18.80 CDN Family: $80 CDN

Departures from the corner of Metcalfe and Sparks Streets
Tel.: (613) 565-5463 or Toll free:1-800-297-6422
Website: www.grayline.ca

Haunted Walks Inc.

A great choice for Monday night! Evening and daytime tours reveal Ottawa's darker past and include visits with ghosts, graveyards, hangings, and haunts. Private group tours available. Various tours available 7 days a week. Wear comfy shoes and dress for the weather. Tours last approximately 1 ½ hours and cover one kilometre with lots of stops along the way. French language tours available on request.

Departures: Tours leave from the corner of Elgin and Sparks Streets, just opposite the D’Arcy McGee Pub.
Tel.: (613) 232-0344
Website: www.hauntedwalk.com

Hull-Chelsea-Wakefield Steam Train
May 5 - September 8, 2007
Check schedule on the website: www.steamtrain.ca

Gatineau Park, just across the river from Ottawa, can be reached via a memorable journey on board one of Canada’s last remaining authentic steam-powered trains. The steam train travels along the Gatineau River to Wakefield, Quebec, a lovely town with quaint artisan shops and cafés. The day excursions run from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm and are available on both May 5 & 6. Booking in advance is recommended for the Sunday brunch tour (May 13 only).

Reservations required.
Tel.: (819) 778-7246 or 1 (800) 871-7246