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Ottawa: Media
national capital, Canada
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Know the reason why Queen Victoria chose Ottawa as the Canadian capital
Examining why Queen Victoria chose Ottawa as the Canadian capital.
Know about the tragic fire that destroyed the Centre Block of Canada's Parliament Buildings in 1916
Learn about the fire that destroyed the heart of Canada's Parliament Buildings in...
Look into the architectural history of the Parliament Buildings in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Exploring the history of the Parliament Buildings, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
Know the history and importance of the Peace Tower Carillon in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Learn about the importance of the Peace Tower Carillon in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
See the Confederation Hall, one of the Parliament Buildings in Ottawa, Canada
An overview of Confederation Hall in the Centre Block, one of the Parliament Buildings...
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Ottawa: Rideau Canal and Parliament Buildings
Rideau Canal and Parliament Buildings, Ottawa.
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Ottawa, Ontario, Canada: Parliament Buildings
The Canadian Parliament Buildings, Ottawa, Ontario.
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Ottawa: Fairmont Château Laurier hotel and Parliament Buildings
Overlooking the Ottawa River toward the Fairmont Château Laurier hotel (left) and...
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Canadian National War Memorial: Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Canadian Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the National War Memorial, Ottawa.
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Ottawa: Peace Tower
Peace Tower (right), part of the Parliament Buildings, Ottawa.
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John By: Rideau Canal
Rideau Canal in Ottawa, designed by John By.
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