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Parliament Hill, Ottawa
Canada's seat of government, a stunning Gothic Revival complex on a bluff overlooking the Ottawa River, with daily Changing of the Guard ceremonies.
5 km · about 10 min drive
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Alta Vista
Ontario, Canada · North America
About Alta Vista
Alta Vista is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Ottawa, 5km from Parliament Hill, Ottawa.
Alta Vista is in Ontario, Canada, with about 25,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Ottawa, about 4 km away.
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What is there to see near Alta Vista?
Within an hour or so of Alta Vista: Parliament Hill, Ottawa (5 km), Canadian War Museum (6 km).
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The nearest famous roads are Mont-Tremblant.
Where is Alta Vista?
Alta Vista is in Ontario, Canada, about 4 km from Ottawa.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 24,726
- Continent
- North America
- Country
- Canada
- Region
- Ontario
- Timezone
- America/Toronto
- Coordinates
- 45.3864, -75.6581
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Canada
CAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Winter tyres mandatory in Quebec December–March.
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Worth the detour from Alta Vista
2 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Canadian War Museum
Canada's national museum of military history, with immersive exhibits from early conflicts through modern peacekeeping missions.
6 km · about 10 min drive
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