The Byward Market, sometimes just called the Market, is located east of the government and business district in the Lower Town of Ottawa. The name reminds of the British officer John By, who had the royal order to supervise the construction of the Rideau Canal in 1826. Please watch the video You are currently viewing […]
Mosaika Sound and Light Show on Parliament Hill – Ottawa
See the video of Mosaika Sound and Light Show on Parliament Hill in Ottawa. Mosaika takes the audience on a journey through the history of Canada. The impressive facade of the parliament building serves as a screen for the spectacular lighting and video projection effects that are accompanied with music and explanations in French and […]
Visiting the Parliament in Ottawa
Visitors, interested in Canadian culture, should not miss a visit of the Parliament in Ottawa. The buildings of the parliament consist of three edifices, the East Block, Centre Block and the West Block. Please watch the video You are currently viewing a placeholder content from YouTube. To access the actual content, click the button below. […]
Changing the Guard – Parliament Hill Ottawa
The Changing the Guard ceremony on Parliament Hill is a colorful spectacle with music and one of the tourist attractions of Ottawa, Canada. From late June to late August the parade takes place every day at 10:00 am in front of the parliament buildings. The Ceremonial Guard consists of two regiments, the Governor General’s Foot […]
Parliament Hill Ottawa
The Parliament Hill Ottawa is the most popular attraction of the city. In 1857, Ottawa was determined by Queen Victoria as capital of the “United Provinces of Ontario and Quebec”. This ended a bitter dispute between the three candidates Montreal, Toronto and Kingston for the title. The expansion to the capital progressed rapidly and was […]