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Did you know that Ottawa, Canadau2019s capital, receives about 10 million tourist visits per year? A spike in Ottawau2019s tourism always occurs right around Canada Day as Ottawa claims Canadau2019s biggest and most exciting Canada Day celebrations throughout the city.
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Did you know that Ottawa, Canada’s capital, receives about 10 million tourist visits per year? A spike in Ottawa’s tourism always occurs right around Canada Day as Ottawa claims Canada’s biggest and most exciting Canada Day celebrations throughout the city. Celebrations in Ottawa are officially held at three historic Canadian sites; Parliament Hill, Major’s Hill Park and the Canadian Museum of History. 2019 Events vary by location and date (most festivities are held over a two day period) but common public events include parades, pancake breakfasts, live entertainment, and a 15 minute firework show in the evening.
All events held at these venues are free (including admission and entertainment) but transit, food and souvenirs will still cost you. In fact, many street food and souvenir vendors only accept Canadian cash. Tourism Ottawa also recommends that visitors carry cash if they are hoping to visit any of the local farmers markets. If you are one of the many visitors to Ottawa this year in need foreign cash, Calforex Foreign Exchange in Ottawa is only a 10min walk from the festivities near Parliament Hill. Calforex Foreign Exchange is located on the third floor of the Rideau Mall (a popular stop for visitors looking to do some shopping) and is able to exchange dozens of foreign currencies for Canadian Cash on the spot.
Calforex Currency Exchange in Ottawa offers Canadian currency at a rate much lower than the banks or an ATM, making this location both a time and a money saver.