Ottawa What To Do
Ice Rinks Ottawa: The Complete Guide to Outdoor Skating
Discover Ottawa's best ice rinks from free city rinks to the legendary Rideau Canal Skateway. Includes hours, addresses, costs, and local tips.
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Ethan
Hi, I'm Ethan! History buff and proud Ottawan. I'm fascinated by the stories behind our city's landmarks, from Parliament Hill to the oldest neighbourhoods. I believe understanding our past helps us appreciate where we're going. Let me take you on a journey through Ottawa's rich heritage!
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Ottawa Local News
Ottawa Daily News: December 28, 2025 - Senators Fall to Leafs, Freezing Rain Expected Tonight
Complete Ottawa news for December 28, 2025. Senators lose 7-5 to Leafs, Ottawa Charge win in shootout, Kwanzaa celebration tonight, freezing rain warning issued.
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Ottawa History
The Great Fire of 1900: How Ottawa Rose from the Ashes
The Great Fire of 1900 began in Hull on April 26, crossed the river and burned a fifth of Ottawa. See what it destroyed, what survived and what remains.
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Ottawa Local Service
Ottawa LRT Guide: Confederation & Trillium Lines Explained
Ottawa's O-Train explained: Line 1, Line 2 and the airport Line 4, plus fares, accessibility, park and ride, reliability tips and where Stage 2 stands.
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Ottawa History
Parliament Hill Guide: History, Architecture & Tours
Discover Parliament Hill's Gothic architecture, rich history, free tours, and visitor tips. Your complete guide to Ottawa's most iconic landmark in 2025.
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Ottawa History
Rideau Canal History: Ottawa's Military Waterway to UNESCO
How Colonel John By built Ottawa's 202 km Rideau Canal from 1826 to 1832, why it never fought a war, and how it became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2007.
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Ottawa Local News
Ottawa Daily News: December 25, 2025 - White Christmas and Record Snowfall
Complete Ottawa news for Christmas Day 2025. Record 16.4cm snowfall, apartment fire rescue, shelter crisis, Senators OT loss, and what's open today.
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Ottawa History
Diefenbunker History: Ottawa's Cold War Bunker & Tours
Discover the Diefenbunker's Cold War origins, from PM Diefenbaker's 1959 order to its transformation into Canada's Cold War Museum and National Historic Site.
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Ottawa History
Ottawa Jail Hostel: Carleton County Gaol's Dark History
Discover the haunting history of Ottawa Jail Hostel, once Carleton County Gaol. Sleep in former cells where executions took place and explore Canada's most unique accommodation.
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