Ottawa is the end point of the Rideau Canal and the capital of Canada.  The Parliament is open to the public.  We stayed in Dow’s Lake and on the canal downtown.
Ottawa
The Canal Downtown
Looking over the Ottawa River
Parliament Buildings
Changing of the Guard 1
Changing of the Guard
City View from Peace Tower
Sunset over Dow’s Lake
8 Locks at Ottawa
Hand Cranking the Lock Doors
Overview of the 8 Locks
Freedom Enters Lock 3