Ottawa, Canada's Capital is located in scenic Eastern Ontario at the junction of the Ottawa, Rideau and Gatineau Rivers, a one-hour drive north of the Canada/U.S. border.

Ottawa is an impressive yet intimate G8 capital, home to famous national Canadian landmarks, cultural attractions and celebrations, rich in natural beauty and blessed with a relaxed urban rhythm.

An award-winning airport makes Ottawa easy to reach, and our compact, walkable downtown makes it easy to get around once you get here.
   

As the country's capital, Ottawa is home to numerous national sites and landmarks delegates won't want to miss. Parliament Hill, the Rideau Canal UNESCO World Heritage Site, Supreme Court of Canada, Rideau Hall and  is home to the country's biggest lineup of national cultural attractions devoted to art, culture, history, science, aviation, nature, war, agriculture and more.


More than 300 km (186 miles) of pathways crisscross through the city, which also connect Ottawa to Gatineau, allowing you the opportunity to bike, blade, run or walk virtually anywhere you desire; world-class golf courses are located within and around Ottawa, including MarchWood, a PGA-approved short course; while world-class whitewater rafting and kayaking are available on the mighty Ottawa River. Of course, when you want to sit back and enjoy a game, you can head to the Canadian Tire Centre, home of the National Hockey League’s Ottawa Senators.

 

In the variety of neighbourhoods across the city you’ll discover unique boutiques, hot shopping districts and culinary delights.  From the National Arts Centre to the clubs and lounges of the ByWard Market, there's always something going on.