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Royal Canadian Mint
Take a guided tour around the Royal Canadian Mint's
manufacturing plant as you learn about the art & craft of
coin-making. With over CAD 1 million worth of pure gold on
display, the boutique houses a large selection of gifts,
collectibles & souvenirs.
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Details
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Opening
Hrs:
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Winter 9 am - 5
pm, Summer 9 am - 8 pm. Check website for details.
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Pricing:
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Adults from CAD
3.50, Senior Citizens/Students from CAD 1.50, Children
(4-15yo) from CAD 2, Family from CAD 10.
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Contact:
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Phone: (613)
993-8990 Fax: (613) 998-4130 Toll free:800-276-7714 |
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More
Info:
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URL: www.mint.ca
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Getting
Here:
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Address: 320
Sussex Drive, Ottawa, ON Canada K1A 0G8 |
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The Great Canadian Bungee
Not for the faint-hearted, visitors can take a plunge
(literally) at the Morrison's Quarry from a platform towering
200 feet above a limestone quarry lagoon.
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Details
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Opening
Hrs:
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Weekends (Summer &
Fall) only, from 11 am - 6 pm.
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Pricing:
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Adults CAD 86,
Senior Citizens CAD 86, Students/Children CAD 67. Deposit
required.
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Contact:
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Phone: (819) 459-3714 Toll
free:877-828-8170 |
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More
Info:
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URL:
www.bungee.ca Body & ankle harnesses available. |
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Getting
Here:
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Address:
Morrison's Quarry, Hwy 105, Wakefield,
Quebec Canada K2G 4H8 |
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Mont Cascades Waterpark
This great recreational spot for families offer world-class
water rides, play areas as well as plenty of activities & fun!
Open daily from June 11th to September 3rd 2007.
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Details
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Opening
Hrs:
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Daily 10 am - 5 pm
(summertime only)
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Pricing:
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Adults from CAD
21.95, Senior Citizens/Children from CAD 14.95. See websites
for details on pricing.
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Contact:
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Phone: (819)
827-0301 Fax: (819) 827-2042 Toll free:888-282-2722 |
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More
Info:
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URL: www.montcascades.ca |
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Getting
Here:
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Address:
448 Mont Cascades Road, Cantley, Quebec
Canada J8V 3B2 |
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National Gallery of Canada
The country's finest
art museum features spacious galleries filled with outstanding
artworks, as well as seasonal exhibitions featuring the works of
local & international artists. Also nearby is the
beautifully-restored Rideau Chapel. |
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Details
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Opening
Hrs:
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Tuesday to Sunday
10 am to 5 pm, Thursday to 8 pm. Open the 26-31 December and
during Quebec and Ontario Spring Break. Closed Christmas
Day, New Year's Day and Good Friday.
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Pricing:
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Adults CAD 6 - CAD
12, Senior Citizens CAD 5 - CAD 10, Students CAD 2 - CAD 10,
Children go in free.
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Contact:
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Phone: (613)
990-1985 Fax: (613) 990-9824 Toll free:800-319-2787 |
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More
Info:
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URL:
www.national.gallery.ca
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Getting
Here:
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Address:
380 Sussex Drive, P.O. Box 427, Station A, Ottawa, ON Canada
K1N 9N4 |
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Parliament of Canada -
Tours
The Parliament is
open to the public during certain times of the year, giving
visitors a chance to see the central establishment up-close and
personal. Visitors may watch the debates or listen to audio
guides in the Public Galleries of both the Senate and the House
of Commons, subject to space availability. |
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Details
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Opening
Hrs:
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Not open on Canada
Day, Christmas Day & during parliamentary elections. Please
call in to arrange for a tour.
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Pricing:
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Free admission.
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Contact:
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Phone: (613)
239-5000 Fax: (613) 995-1309 Toll free: 866-599-4999 |
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More
Info:
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URL:
www.parl.gc.ca/vis
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Getting
Here:
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Address:
Wellington Street, Ottawa, ON Canada K1A 0A9 |
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