Travel quotes
Like all great travellers, I have seen more than I remember, and remember more than I have seen. Benjamin Disraeli
In America there are two classes of travel - first class, and with children. Robert Benchley
Travelers never think that they are the foreigners. Mason Cooley
The traveler was active; he went strenuously in search of people, of adventure, of experience. The tourist is passive; he expects interesting things to happen to him. He goes "sight-seeing." Daniel J. Boorstin
There are only two emotions in a plane: boredom and terror. Orson Welles
America > Canada > Ottawa
When to go to Ottawa ( Canada ) ?
| Month | Sunlight (h/d) | Average T min (°C) | Average T max (°C) | Record T min (°C) | Record T max (°C) | Precipitations (mm) | Wet days | Rating |
| january | 3 | -15 | -5 | -36 | 11 | 73 | 13 |  |
| february | 4 | -15 | -5 | -37 | 13 | 55 | 12 | |
| march | 5 | -8 | 2 | -37 | 25 | 70 | 12 | |
| april | 6 | 0 | 12 | -19 | 31 | 68 | 11 | |
| may | 7 | 8 | 20 | -6 | 33 | 63 | 11 |  |
| june | 8 | 13 | 25 | 1 | 37 | 88 | 10 |  |
| july | 9 | 15 | 28 | 3 | 37 | 85 | 11 | |
| august | 8 | 14 | 26 | 2 | 39 | 65 | 10 |  |
| september | 6 | 10 | 21 | -4 | 38 | 80 | 11 | |
| october | 4 | 4 | 13 | -10 | 32 | 73 | 12 | |
| november | 3 | -2 | 5 | -23 | 21 | 75 | 12 | |
| december | 2 | -12 | -3 | -37 | 14 | 65 | 14 | |
How to read the charts
For example: In january, you will get 3 hours of average sunlight in Ottawa and the overall temperature will vary between -37 and 14 (Celcius) in this area of Canada. Usually you shouldn't see more than 13 rainy days wich is representative of this part of America.
What to do in Ottawa : Tips, places, hotels and restaurants
Capital of Canada, Ottawa has about 900,000 inhabitants. Built at the confluence of the Ottawa River and the Gatineau River, it has a continental climate with relatively abundant rainfall well distributed over the year.
The city is served by an international airport, and has several attractions of a tourist point of view: in particular, several museums worth visiting, including the Museum of Fine Arts, the Museum of Science and Technology or the Canadian Museum Nature.
You can also discover some interesting monuments such as the Valiants Memorial, the Monument to the maintenance of peace, Chateau Laurier, and remarkable sites such as falls of the Rideau River and Rideau Canal. To get around the city, bus and tram-train network is very dense and efficient. Nature lovers will enjoy the Gatineau Park, a place for hiking, biking and skiing. If you prefer shopping, the ByWard Market offers shops, boutiques, restaurants, cafes and a stop nightlife.
In addition, several festivals and events held throughout the year: for example Winterlude in February, the Canadian Tulip Festival in May, the International Jazz Festival in summer. For your accommodation, hotel chain known or motels await you in a wide range of comfort and price.
