Learning
can be fun too!
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experience the wonder of IMAX
/ OMNIMAX theatre, or take a trip around the world at the fascinating children’s
museum, at the Canadian Museum of Civilization
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learn all about farming at the
Agriculture
Museum, and at the centrally located
working farm in the heart of the city, theCentral Experimental
Farm
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Canadian Museum of Nature’s
audio-visual shows and interactive displays introduce the world of nature
to the curious
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discover the universe with the
National
Museum of Science and Technology’s out of this world
astronomy program
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combine learning and fun at
the National Aviation Museum through
films, interactive exhibits and lively multimedia displays, such as their
virtual reality hang-glider simulator
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experience the times of Confederation
on a special tour of four rooms in the East Block of Parliament
Hill where Canada’s first prime minister worked.
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sit in on the ceremony at Rideau
Hall when new ambassadors to Canada present their letters
of credence to the Governor General of Canada
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tour the Ottawa locks of the
Rideau
Canal to learn about the history, environment, and development
in the 19th century
Outdoor Adventures:
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learn about maple syrup production
and early pioneer life at various sites, such as Fulton’s Pancake
House and Sugar Bush, Wheeler’s Pancake House and Sugar Camp, Macskimming
Outdoor Education Centre and the Sand Road Sugar Camp
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skate on the world’s longest
skating rink - the Rideau Canal - and warm up with hot chocolate and a
“Beavertail” pastry; in summer, organize a group canoe outing along the
canal
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tackle the rapids of the Ottawa
River - one of North America’s best rivers for whitewater rafting
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get in touch with nature at
numerous conservation areas in the region, and in Gatineau Park, just minutes
north of Ottawa
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discover the wonders of the
largest natural caves in the Canadian Shield at the Lafleche
Caves in the Gatineau Hills
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tour the city in an unusual
way - on a bicycle, or with roller blades, or on foot with a haunted walking
tour
Just Plain Fun:
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a night to remember - evening
programs and sleep-overs at the Canadian museums of nature, aviation, and
science and technology
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stay overnight and tour an interesting
old jail; the Ottawa International Hostel was
Ottawa’s jail for nearly 100 years, and the site of Canada’s last public
hanging
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take in a professional hockey
game with the NHL Ottawa Senators - at affordable
youth prices
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let the young, and young-at-heart,
compete against one another in fast-paced, high-tech fun at Cyber
Dome or Laser Quest
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