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Conference kaosws::canada

Title:	True North Strong & Free
Notice:	Introduction in Note 535, For Sale/Wanted in 524
Moderator:	POLAR::RICHARDSON

Created:	Fri Jun 19 1987
Last Modified:	Fri Jun 06 1997
Last Successful Update:	Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:	1040
Total number of notes:	13668

444.0. "Info on Ottawa" by ROYALT::RNOTT () Fri May 17 1991 10:55

    We are planning on a trip to Ottawa nexrt week. We would like to enjoy
    the city combined with a trips to some exotic wilderness or national
    parks etc. 
    
    My knowledge of the area is minimal, and would appreciate any inputs
    I have gone thro' the notes on Ottawa for info. But couldn't find
    anything specific.
    
    What kind of weather can we expect next week (end of May).  What are
    the things that are must see.
    
    Also looking for places to stay (very reasonable). I would like some 
    quips on vegetarian food as well.
    
    We plan to spend 3 days. Is that going to be too much ?
    
    One more thing, I read somewhere that all things are closed in Ontario
    on May 24 (Victoria Day). It also said it may be the preceding Monday.
    Can anybody confirm whether it is a definite holiday or not.
    
    We are currently planning to be there on Fri May 24.
    
    Thanks in advance
    
    Ravi

T.R	Title	User	Personal Name	Date	Lines
444.1		POLAR::RICHARDSON	Sick in a balanced sort of way	`Fri May 17 1991 12:00`	13
	Everything is closed on the 20th which is Victoria Day. As for weather, it could be HOT. It was 31�C here in Ottawa yesterday, a record high. Bring a jacket just in case we get a cold snap. If you drive a semi-trailer, you may have a hard time getting to Parliament Hill. ;-) Glenn
444.2	tourist info	OTOU01::BUCKLAND	Quality is not a problem	`Tue May 21 1991 11:19`	10
	First stop should be the local tourist info centre. The Ottawa one is in the National Arts Centre at the north end of Elgin. You can also get some info from the Ontario tourist office in the Rideau Centre. The Gatineau Park, just over the river in Qu�bec, is worth a visit. Enjoy. Bob
444.3		KAOFS::S_BROOK		`Tue May 21 1991 13:56`	7
	Bob, Has the tourist info centre moved back into the NAC ??? Last time I sent somebody there a couple years ago, they reported having to traipse into the Rideau Centre because it had moved. Stuart
444.4	I thought I saw it there!?	OTOU01::BUCKLAND	Quality is not a problem	`Tue May 21 1991 15:13`	8
	Last time I was there, April I think, it was still next to the bookshop at the Elgin street entrance. It certainly didn't move two years ago, though it might have done since. Just to make sure the number will be in the blue pages in the local phone book. Bob
444.5	Staying at the Ottawan	TROOA::DLOTEN	Semper ubi sub ubi.	`Sat Jul 11 1992 14:42`	11
	My daughter's Soccer Team is scheduled for a tournament in Ottawa over the Aug 1st weekend, and the Team manager has booked the group into a hotel called the Ottawan. If anyone has stayed there, or knows what it is like (ie. facilities, closeness to sites, food), please let me know. Thanks! -doug
444.6	Macies?	POLAR::ROBINSONP	Yes, we have no bandanas..	`Mon Jul 13 1992 09:45`	6
	Not absolutely sure, but I think it's a Best Western, west end, close to Queensway, shopping and restaurants within 5 min walk. Little if any nightlife. Perfect for your daughter, right? 8*) Pat