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About Ottawa
Ottawa, Canada's capital, is a city of physical and cultural diversity where the country's two founding cultures, French and English, intersect harmoniously. With stunning national monuments, outstanding architecture and beautiful green spaces, the city provides a scenic adventure for visitors. The Rideau Canal is lined with lush gardens, impeccably groomed streets and pathways for a variety of outdoor activities. The interesting mix of galleries, museums and boutiques speckled throughout the city, illustrate its international stature without sacrificing small town ambiance
Airport
The airport is 25 minutes away from the hotel. An airport shuttle service runs every 30 minutes. Cost is $12US. Taxis are readily available and cost about $20 US.
Costs
Meals: if you are paying
for your own meals, expect to pay $US15 – 40
per person per day. Tipping is expected (in the 10 – 15% range), for
waiters, cab drivers, bar staff etc.
Long distance calls may be very expensive if placed from your hotel room. However,
many people travel with long distance calling cards, and the cost is much less.
Other Items, such as room service, mini bar and hotel room snacks can be very
pricey.
Electricity
Canada uses 120V - plug adaptors or converters are needed for equipment built to a different standard
Languages
Ottawa is a bilingual (English-French) city and services are widely available in both official languages
Perfume
The wearing of strong perfume is discouraged.
Safety
Ottawa is a safe city. The hotel is right downtown, within walking distance of restaurants and tourist sites and the Rideau Centre, a large indoor shopping mall. You will probably not need a car, unless you plan to travel outside of the downtown core of the city.
Smoking
Restaurants and public meeting spaces do not allow smoking. If you wish to have a hotel room which allows smoking, make sure to specify this on your hotel registration form.
Taxes
Expect to pay provincial sales taxes (8%) and goods and services taxes (7%) on all items purchased in Canada. The tax is not included in the price indicated. Tax can be reclaimed upon departing the country. Forms will be available at the registration desk.
Time
Ottawa is 5 hours behind Greenwich Mean time.
Weather
October and November are late Fall months in Ottawa. You can expect cool weather,
and possibly rain. The temperature may vary from 3 to 15 degrees Celsius.
Layers of clothing, including a sweater or jacket and a coat, umbrella are
recommended.
