Historical tourist attractions in the city of Ottawa

<p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr">Arabiaweather.com - Ismail Qasimi - Formerly known as &quot;Baytown&quot; since its founding in 1826, <strong>Ottawa</strong> is today <strong>the capital of <a href="http://sa.arabiaweather.com/%D8%B3%D9%85%D8%A7%D8%AA/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B3%... . With a number of rivers, canals and major architectural landmarks, you can explore many sights in a city that is considered one of the most educated and with a high standard of living.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <strong>Rideau channel</strong></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Providing you with a rich journey between the historical culture of Ottawa, through the backwater system of canals and dams that are still in their original form, you can kayak and canoe or wander among the national parks and birdwatching.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><img alt="" src="/sites/default/files/uploads/Rideau%20Canal.jpg" /></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <strong>Bytown Museum</strong></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Built entirely of stone in the Georgian architectural style in 1827, the museum opened in 1917 as a place to display artifacts from the early days of the city.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <strong>Canada Museum of Science and Technology</strong></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Its aim is to present the scientific transformations that have taken place in Canada since its opening in 1967. It was the first museum of interactive exhibits and is a fun place to visit regardless of age. </p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><img alt="" src="/sites/default/files/uploads/Canada%20Science%20and%20Technology%20Museum.jpg" style="width: 600px; height: 399px;" /></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <strong>Notre Dame Cathedral</strong></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The cathedral was built in a number of styles ranging from neoclassical to neo-gothic, due to the long construction process from 1832 to 1846.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <strong>Union Square</strong></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Centered in the center of the square is the National War Memorial, a National Historic Site of Canada, surrounded by many important buildings such as the Government Convention Center, the Central Post Office and the National Center for the Arts.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><img alt="" src="/sites/default/files/uploads/Confederation%20Square.jpg" /></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <strong>Mer Blue Conservation Area</strong></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The French word translates to &quot;sea blue,&quot; and it is a protected area that is home to countless wildlife such as beaver, turtles, and waterfowl. There are a couple of hiking trails to reach the higher ground.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <strong>Parliament Hill</strong></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> &quot;Parliament Hill&quot; is a major historical and political site in Canada as well as being a beautiful tourist site. It is located on the south bank of the Ottawa River. As its name suggests, there is the seat of the Canadian Parliament, although it was a military base during the eighteenth century. </p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><img alt="" src="/sites/default/files/uploads/parliment.jpg" style="width: 600px; height: 400px;" /></p>