| At the same time, the Ottawa
Region lies within minutes of golfing, fishing, hiking, skiing, and many
other outdoor adventures and wilderness activities. Three rivers (the Ottawa,
the Rideau and the Gatineau), hundreds of lakes, the historic Rideau Canal
for boating and skating, green spaces, and bicycle paths provide ample
natural amenities within the Capital area.
The major local industries
are advanced technology, tourism, retail and services. Ottawa has
been ranked sixth in the world in terms of quality of life. This
rating is based on many factors, including low crime rates, environmental
cleanliness, public services, political stability, and socio-economic conditions.
Ottawa is home to 12 national
museums devoted to Canadian art, nature, science and technology, aviation,
war civilization and more. Also of interest are the Royal Canadian Mint
and the Byward Market, which is constantly buzzing with people visiting
the many restaurants, shops and pubs.
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