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Monthly Averages
Month
High
Low
Precip
Dec
28°F -2°C
15°F -9°C
3 in 8 cm
Jan
20°F -6°C
6°F -14°C
2 in 6 cm
Feb
24°F -4°C
8°F -13°C
2 in 6 cm
Mar
32°F 0°C
18°F -7°C
0 in 0 cm
Apr
51°F 10°C
33°F 0°C
3 in 7 cm
May
63°F 17°C
44°F 6°C
0 in 0 cm

Extended Forecast
Friday
Dec 25
Hi:
33°F 0°C
Lo:
28°F -2°C
Saturday
Dec 26
Hi:
35°F 1°C
Lo:
30°F -1°C
Sunday
Dec 27
Hi:
32°F 0°C
Lo:
24°F -4°C
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Destination of the Day
Anaheim, California
  • Resident population: 331,804 (est.)
  • Major features: Disneyland, professional sports
  • 15,787 TripAdvisor reviews of 114 accommodations, 20 attractions and 218 restaurants
The Disney influence is everywhere in the city that was reborn in 1955 with the opening of Disneyland. Formerly a sleepy suburban town, Anaheim today is a vibrant tourist center with fine dining, shopping, festivals, myriad attractions and a range of accommodations.
Best fare found from Philadelphia to Ottawa: $593

Things to Do: Outdoors (land) sports

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Rideau Canal
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 134 attractions in Ottawa

One of the oldest landmarks in Ottawa, this canal is filled with boats in the summer and becomes the "World's Longest Skating Rink" in the winter.

Attraction type: Trail; Waterway; Historic site; River; Lake
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Royal Canadian Mounted Police Musical Ride Centre
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #9 of 134 attractions in Ottawa

Meet the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and their steeds up close through a tour of this specialized riding stable.

Attraction type: Horseback riding stable; Performance
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Rideau Hall
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #22 of 134 attractions in Ottawa

The home of every Governor General since 1867, this elegant 19th-century mansion is open to the public for tours of the home and surrounding grounds, consisting of manicured gardens and recreational areas.

Attraction type: Historic home; Historic site; Landmark/point of interest; Government building; Garden
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Jacques Cartier Park
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #24 of 134 attractions in Ottawa
Attraction type: Park
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Casino du Lac-Leamy
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #58 of 134 attractions in Ottawa
Attraction type: Casino
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Running Room

This combination running store and club is one of 47 throughout Canada and the U.S., stocking private-label running clothes and products and hosting group runs from three different sites on specified days.

Attraction type: Shop; Specialty shop
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Ottawa River Parkway
Attraction type: Biking trail
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RentABike

Bicycle rentals, escorted tours, sales and service.

Attraction type: Biking trail; Group tour/boat
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