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Confederation Square

Elgin and Wellington, Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5W1, Canada
Ranked #17 of 98 attractions in Ottawa
4.5 of 5 stars 11 Reviews
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Traveler Description: Square/Park near Parliament Hill hosts part of the annual Winterlude as well as other seasonal events. more »
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ontario
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132 reviews 132 reviews
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21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 29, 2012

All visitors to the National Capital should visit the Square. The site of the War Memeorial and the central hub to the downtown, More

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Ottawa, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 9, 2012
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We spent a whole day in the park during Winterlude - there were lots of fun things for the kids to do, including watching ice sculptures being made, watching them get lit-up and decorated, other sculptures that the kids could climb/sit on, as well as a teepee to enter, firepits to keep warm, Christmas lights all over the place, Beavertails... More

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Ottawa, Canada
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 8, 2012

A nice circular drive that takes you past most important and scenic sites on both sides of the Ottawa river. More

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Syracuse, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 21, 2012

This is a must see Winterlude location. Although we missed the fun of the Saturday evening family entertainment, we were amazed at the artistry of the ice sculptures. The park is beautifully arranged to highlight all the sculptures with lights and display. More

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Toronto, Canada
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35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 20, 2012

They had very nice Ice Sculptures that was displayed with nice lights in the night. There was music and DJ playing. It is fun for kids to learn about the Ice Sculptures.. More

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Hamilton, Canada
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 20, 2012

Its work a trip to Ottawa during their winter festival just ot see the amazing ice sculptures. Its unbeleiveable what these artists can do with a few blocks of ice. More

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See 4 more reviews by LovetoTravel5654 for Ottawa
Campbell River, Canada
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 19, 2012

opening of Winterlude, entertain by a wonderful man playing a squeeze box, ice sculptures made and being made. Beaver tails, music, story tellers, a very festive atmosphere, with a slight dusting of snow, bright moon, and light snow fall, could not really of got any better. More

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Saranac Lake, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 6, 2012

ice sculputers, music, beaver tails, lots of happy people More

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See 2 more reviews by ADKAdventurer for Ottawa
ottawa, canada
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 31, 2012

Nice place to sit on a park bench and watch life go by. Beautiful fountain. Peace. More

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canada
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51 reviews 51 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 21, 2012

Ice sculpture's during the winter season, must to see. Canada celebration during the Canada day, jazz festival in the summer. More

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