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Originally Posted by Janey
BigBen, was there a picture there? it didn't load...
I've been to Ottawa on several occasions, winter and summer, and love it's spaced out scale. It's very park-like, pleasant. I also stayed a the Westin, right beside the canal, and the market. Just FYI, the Americans manage a consulate here in Toronto on University avenue, but lately it's been surrounded by concrete blocks, and has guards posted. I don't know what the embassy looks like, But I'm sure its much nicer, less utilitarian than the consulate...
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The US embassay used to be directly across the street from the Parliament Buildings. It always struck me as an odd location.
They moved to their new location when they outgrew the old space.
Did you check out the peacekeeper's memorial in front of the National Gallery? I thought it was very nice.
I forgot to mention the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. They only moved it here a few years ago... before that it was in France. There are usually skaters on the Memorial but not on the Tomb.
I'm glad you had a good time... I love Ottawa. I lived there for five years or so and still kind of miss it (especially in the summer).