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Canada Science and Technology Museum ? Credit: Ingenium Canada?s Museums of Science
Are your children smart, charismatic, natural leaders" Sounds like you might have future prime ministers on your hands! With March break coming up, there?s no better time for a family trip to Ottawa. Who knows" Your brood might develop an affinity for politics or, instead, simply enjoy a memorable week exploring all that our nation?s capital has to offer.
House of Commons ? Credit: Ottawa Tourism
Head for the Hill
Parliament Hill, that is. The landmark neo-gothic structure is an iconic part of the Ottawa skyline as well as the epicentre of Canadian politics. Free tours of both the Senate of Canada Building and the interim House of Commons are available, but be sure to book online ahead of your stay. BeaverTails ? Credit: Ottawa Tourism
Should you crave something sweet after the tour, make a beeline to Le Moulin de Provence in the ByWard Market. After Barack Obama?s visit in 2009, the bakery renamed its bestselling maple-leaf shortbread cookies after the former president. The Market, one of the oldest and largest public markets in the country, is also the home of the first BeaverTails stand, not to mention an array of unique shops, eateries and entertainment.
Grand Hall ? Credit: Canadian Museum of History
A Day at the Museum
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