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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 Boston to Ottawa: $619

Things to Do: Parks and gardens

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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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Major's Hill Park
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #23 of 134 attractions in Ottawa

This pretty park is located near several museums, churches and the Ottawa River.

Attraction type: Park
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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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Green Island
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #31 of 134 attractions in Ottawa
Attraction type: Island; Park
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Maplelawn Garden
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #38 of 134 attractions in Ottawa
Attraction type: Garden
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Lansdowne Park
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #66 of 134 attractions in Ottawa
Attraction type: Park
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Bate Island
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #79 of 134 attractions in Ottawa

This small park is located on an island in the Ottawa River that can be accessed via exits in either direction from the Champlain Bridge.

Attraction type: Island; Park
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Brewer Park
Attraction type: Park
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Strathcona Park
Attraction type: Park
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National Capital Greenbelt

Dubbed the "emerald necklace," this rural landscape spans 200 square-kilometers of open space containing farms, forests, natural areas, recreational facilities, and public and private research complexes.

Attraction type: Park
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