Minister John Diefenbaker , in the event of a nuclear attack . Today it serves as Canada ’ s Cold War Museum . At night , Escape Manor ( p . 42 ) transforms the bunker into a spythemed escape room .
Holding a world-renowned collection of aircraft and artifacts , the Canada Aviation and Space Museum focuses on Canada in
the air , from 1909 to the present — including space flight . Also available upon reservation : a session in the Redbird FMX flight simulator . Meanwhile , the new Canada Science and Technology Museum ( reopening November 2017 ) will be a modern , futuristic-looking space in which to share Canada ’ s scientific and technological achievements , and inspire future innovation . For a celebration of the country ’ s natural wonders , see the Canadian Museum of Nature ( p . 24 ).
Ottawa is also rich in local history . Alongside the Rideau Canal locks below Parliament is Ottawa ’ s oldest stone building , a 19th century relic that ’ s home to the Bytown Museum . Delve into historical artifacts and artworks that retell the history of Bytown , the original name of Ottawa . In 2017 , the museum turns 100 just as the country turns 150 . true patriot love p h o t o s : c a n a d i a n m u s e u m o f n at u r e ( j a m e s p e lt z e r )
Canada ’ s seat of government enjoys a fairy-tale setting on Parliament Hill , housed in grand , neo-Gothic buildings decorated with fantastic stonework that includes gargoyles , grotesques , and friezes — all overlooking the Rideau Canal and Ottawa River . “ The Hill ” is home to the House of Commons , the Senate , and the stunning Library of Parliament . The expansive top left : Canadian Museum of Nature above : Parliament Hill
lawn is peppered with statues and monuments like the Centennial Flame — not to mention sunbathers and yoga practitioners in the summer months . Learn about the Hill ’ s history , function , and art on a guided tour , and take
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