xdestinations

15 Cool Facts About Ottawa & Canada

by Michael Jon Lazar Date:January 24, 2011 Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Every city has its own share of wonderful and interesting facts, and the city and capitol of Canada, Ottawa, is no different. If you have ever wondered what some of these interesting and unique factoids may be, I aim to please by sharing a nice portion of them with you. No matter if you are   Read More…

Canada: The Other Las Vegas

by Michael Jon Lazar Date:January 19, 2011 Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Who says that you have to be in Las Vegas, Nevada in order to enjoy some of the most premium casinos in the world? There are many vacationers that say that Canada is actually the “other Las Vegas.” This is for good reason, too. In and around Ottawa, and various other parts of Canada, you   Read More…

Visiting Ottawa’s jail

by Chantel Date:January 7, 2011 Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

I’m one of the few people I know who was born and raised in Ottawa.  It seems that as I get older, I’m reminded about the whole ‘government town’ mentality of Ottawa and how everyone seems to come here from somewhere else.   I often wonder if people are surprised when they discover the genuine character   Read More…

Splendid Museums Not-to-Miss When in Ottawa

by Michael Jon Lazar Date:January 6, 2011 Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

You perhaps will not find many other cities in North America that contain as many amazing museums as does the city of Ottawa. In fact, this capital city offers a wide array of wonderful museums that earmark Canada’s rich appreciation for culture and history. If you do find that you are penning a trip into   Read More…

Travelling to Ottawa – Restaurants on a Budget

by Chantel Date:December 27, 2010 Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Buried deep within just about every city, there’s a treasure trove of really cool places to eat, things to do, people to see and places to sleep that are inexpensive.  The problem is that when you’re travelling to new cities, you probably won’t discover them because you’re only there for a brief holiday. Backpackers are   Read More…