Ottawa is a year-round visitor destination, with things to see and experience throughout the seasons. Spring means the return of warm weather and celebration. Summer is a time of outdoor music festivals and enjoying the relaxed urban vibe of the city. Autumn sets the Capital aglow in vibrant colours. Winter is all about fun in the great outdoors - with the world's largest skating rink and North America's greatest winter festival. Choose your season and see the reasons for visiting Ottawa, anytime.

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Culture in the Capital includes:

Day 1. Arrive Ottawa. Check into your centrally located gay-friendly hotel where you will spend the next 2 nights. The remainder of the day is at leisure. Perhaps a visit to the ByWard Market - an outdoor farmers market and chic shopping district by day, and a meeting place of restaurants, pubs and chic clubs by night.

Day 2. Canadian Museum of Civilization and War Museum. Beginning with its unique architecture, this museum of Canadian heritage will fascinate visitors with its many historical collections spread out over 4 floors. With the aid of a personal audio headset, tour the exhibits including the Canadian Postal Museum, an IMAX theatre, and the popular Children's Museum. Also included is admission to the Canadian War Museum, showcasing artifacts from Canada's conflicts both as a part of the British Forces and under its own flag. Artwork, displays, vehicles and uniforms are just some of the fascinating elements on display.

Day 3. Depart Ottawa. Check out of your hotel this morning. Stay longer if you wish.

To book your Culture in the Capital Escape, call 800.387.1240 or email us.

All prices are per person. Taxes are an additional 13% Black-Out Dates may apply.