111 Places in Ottawa That You Must Not Miss111 Places in Ottawa That You Must Not Miss

"Explore beyond the tulips. Ottawa has all the trappings of a major capital city. Its monumental buildings and historical customs and ceremonies give it gravitas, while its glorious natural setting at the confluence of three rivers gives it breath. But look a little deeper, and you'll find places, stories and secrets you've never imagined were there, often hiding in plain sight. 111 Places in Ottawa That You Must Not Miss takes Ottawans and visitors alike exploring across the National Capital Region and reveals the many layers of history, intrigue, creativity and natural beauty. Pay homage to a Soviet intelligence officer whose shocking defection reportedly ushered in the Cold War. Go ice skating on a river that flows through a pristine forest or swim in an Art Deco pool loved by a former prime minister. Admire a giant piece of stone currency at one place and learn how money is made at another. Follow a trail of historic sundials and learn why Ottawa loves tulips so much. Go surfing on a river with views of the Parliament buildings. Fly over the city in a vintage, open-cockpit biplane. And find the original stomping grounds where homegrown musician Alanis Morissette and actor Ryan Reynolds once walked. Have you boated down the historic Rideau Canal and learned about the labourers who died building it? Plan a visit to the Diefenbunker, a secret underground bunker built during the Cold War to withstand a five-megaton blast. With this guidebook in hand, you can now explore and experience Ottawa like you never have before." --Publisher.