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Together, Ottawa, Ontario and Gatineau, Quebec offer some of the World's most beautiful attractions and entertaining events - not to mention it's a global hotbed for technology, innovation and social progress; providing Canadians and International Visitors alike endless opportunities to enjoy a vibrant lifestyle with safe and fine living. Just ask anyone around here!
Canada's Capital Region was originally founded in 1857 and at the time only included Ottawa, as it sat on the border of Ontario, across from Quebec.
An expanded National Capital Region was created in 1969, formally adding Gatineau from across the Ottawa River, among a number of other small southern Ontario and Northern Quebec towns.
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Parliament of Canada - Centre Block
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Now totaling 4,715 square kilometers in area with a population of over 1.2 Million (2005), Canada's National Capital provides a comfortable climate for healthy outdoor living and is central to many other major destinations, being not far from Montreal, Toronto and New York City, just to name a few.
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The Regional Municipality of Ottawa-Carleton borders the south bank of the Ottawa River
and is steeped in history and tradition, with Queen Victoria naming Ottawa (previously known as Bytown) the Capital of Canada in 1857.
As part of the National Capital Region, Ottawa
is home to Canada's Parliament Hill along with
most Federal Government Departments and Agencies, and has many
Foreign Embassies located throughout the city.
A world class rich and thriving lifestyle abounds for local residents
while visitors to the National Capital enjoy a
welcoming and unique destination for both business and pleasure.
With an International Airport, highly regarded reputation for Business and Technology,
prestigious Academic and National Institutions, World Famous Attractions and Events,
clean and safe living environment, and lively Culture and Heritage,
Canada's National Capital truly is a World Capital.
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The Outaouais Region borders the north bank and represents a distinct
and equally vital part of the National Capital Region.
An amalgamated City of Gatineau now includes former cities
Alymer, Hull, Buckingham and Masson-Angers and is Quebec's fifth most populated
municipality. Numerous Federal Government Offices help to make up the downtown
core with the Canadian Museum of Civilization adorning its shoreline. The Casino
du Lac-Leamy is a popular draw and many beautiful parks are found sprinkled
throughout the Gatineau urban landscape which act as alluring
attractions for Canada's National Capital Region.
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