The National Gallery of Canada, located in the capital city of Ottawa, Ontario, is Canada's national art museum. The museum's building takes up 46,621 square metres, with 12,400 square metres of space used for exhibiting art. It is one of the largest art museums in North America by exhibition space. The institution was established in 1880 at the Second Supreme Court of Canada building, and moved to the Victoria Memorial Museum building in 1911. In 1913, the Government of Canada passed the National Gallery Act, formally outlining the institution's mandate as a national art museum. The museum was moved to the Lorne building in 1960. #awesomepic#museumquest#bestislandtraveltowns#culturalattractions

Parliament Hill is where Canada’s parliament, house of commons and senate are located. This is a must see in Ottawa. They resemble to British monuments and a combination of other gothic architecture. Being in an open park offers the possibility for great pictures and paying attention to the buildings. Located just next to the river makes it a magnificent place to see sunset and going for a walk. Around the Parliament Hill you will also see many statues and monuments connected to war and noble Canadians. Just next to the main parliament building, you have the chance of being in a balcony that offers views of the Gatineau and some other old buildings, such as the Confederation one. The only drawback for photo lovers may be that there is construction but they need to be maintained.

DescriptionCanada is a country in North America. Its ten provinces and three territories extend from the Atlantic to the Pacific and northward into the Arctic Ocean, covering 9.98 million square kilometres, making it the world's second-largest country by total area. Canada is a country in North America. Its ten provinces and three territories extend from the Atlantic to the ... #naturalwonders#camping#lakes

If only every supermarket had a Di Rienzo's-style sandwich counter. This neighborhood institution bills itself as having "the best sandwiches in Ottawa," and it most certainly does. The key is to keep things simple: Simple Italian subs with mortadella, prosciutto, and other ingredients are slightly Canadianized (havarti being one of the cheeses of choice), and served at low, low costs, with a small number of hot and more fancy selections. Younger sandwich vendors nearby may be more "innovative," but they can't claim to be classics since they stuff their bread with Doritos or pierogies. #urbanexplorer #summervacation

Chef-owner Étienne Cuerrier is a charcuterie expert: With a sizable curing operation, he transforms locally sourced meats into blood sausage, terrine, and more at Meat Press, nestled away on a side street in west-end Hintonburg. Meat Press' lunch sandwiches (prepared with smoked meats or charcuterie) are hugely popular and ideal for taking home.

This fashionable pizza and natural wine place, which opened just days before pandemic lockdowns, serves pizzas made with quality local ingredients as well as wings sprinkled in honey, chili, mint, and basil. Pizza toppings like baby turnips, pineapples, and jalapeos will perplex any Italian grandfather, but that's probably a good thing. Yes, they come with a garlic dipping sauce.

Supply and Demand is a beacon of cool in rather bourgeois Westboro, with tiled floors and elaborate light fixtures, but the restaurant's food (with a splash of raw bar) shines brightest. The menu features fresh-made pasta and particularly well-treated beef, and chef Steve Wall's kitchen has a keen eye for what's flavorful rather than what's trendy (anyone ready to revive the '90s dessert sensation baked Alaska – which only appears in the winter – can't be too trend-conscious). There is a takeout option.

This "not-so-greasy spoon" diner, named after the couch it's named after, serves brunch so delicious that it's worth getting out early and taking it home. Traditional brunch fare such as eggs benedict and waffles are served, but with a twist. Take, for example, air-fried chicken on challah and jerk chicken on cornbread bennys.

Head just a few minutes north of Ottawa-Gatineau to Chelsea for Les Fougères, where owners Charles Part and Jennifer Warren-Part have been serving fine fare to match the village’s foresty surrounds for nearly 30 years now. This Ottawa-area classic continues to impress with its takeout menu of French-inspired meals like lamb loin, duck confit, and fresh seafood from nearby waterways. A distinctly Canadian experience. #summervacation#beachvacation#hikingtrails#hotelstay#urbanexplorer