Fun facts about Ottawa
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The name 'Ottawa' is derived from the Algonquin word 'adawe', meaning 'to trade'.
Ottawa
Canada
Ottawa is the capital city of Canada. It is located in the southeastern portion of the province of Ontario, at the confluence of the Ottawa River and the Rideau River. Ottawa borders Gatineau, Quebec, and forms the core of the Ottawa–Gatineau census metropolitan area (CMA) and the National Capital Region (NCR).
From the “Etymology” section
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The first documented European to navigate the Ottawa River was Étienne Brûlé in 1610.
Ottawa
Canada
Ottawa is the capital city of Canada. It is located in the southeastern portion of the province of Ontario, at the confluence of the Ottawa River and the Rideau River. Ottawa borders Gatineau, Quebec, and forms the core of the Ottawa–Gatineau census metropolitan area (CMA) and the National Capital Region (NCR).
From the “History” section
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Ottawa was the only city in Canada whose downtown street-lights were powered entirely by electricity by 1885.
Ottawa
Canada
Ottawa is the capital city of Canada. It is located in the southeastern portion of the province of Ontario, at the confluence of the Ottawa River and the Rideau River. Ottawa borders Gatineau, Quebec, and forms the core of the Ottawa–Gatineau census metropolitan area (CMA) and the National Capital Region (NCR).
From the “History” section
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During the winter, the Ottawa section of the canal forms the world's largest skating rink.
Ottawa
Canada
Ottawa is the capital city of Canada. It is located in the southeastern portion of the province of Ontario, at the confluence of the Ottawa River and the Rideau River. Ottawa borders Gatineau, Quebec, and forms the core of the Ottawa–Gatineau census metropolitan area (CMA) and the National Capital Region (NCR).
From the “Geography” section
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The Rideau Canal was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site on 29 June 2007.
Ottawa
Canada
Ottawa is the capital city of Canada. It is located in the southeastern portion of the province of Ontario, at the confluence of the Ottawa River and the Rideau River. Ottawa borders Gatineau, Quebec, and forms the core of the Ottawa–Gatineau census metropolitan area (CMA) and the National Capital Region (NCR).
From the “Geography” section
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