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Photo: Arctic.gnome, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.5.Test your knowledge of Canada's beautiful capital! From historic canals and grand gothic architecture to culinary treats and famous residents, how well do you know Ottawa?
Canal Curious 0–4 · Capital Explorer 5–8 · True Ottawan 9–10
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The Ottawa Senators joined the NHL in 1992, reviving the name of the original Ottawa franchise that won 11 Stanley Cups between 1903 and 1927. The modern team plays its home games at the Canadian Tire Centre in Kanata.
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The Canadian Tulip Festival began after the Dutch royal family sent 100,000 tulip bulbs to Ottawa after World War II. This gesture thanked Canada for sheltering Princess Juliana and for the role Canadian soldiers played in liberating the Netherlands.
Photo: Andrew Scheer, Wikimedia Commons, CC0.
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BeaverTails started serving their iconic, hand-stretched pastries at the Killaloe Craft and Community Fair in the Ottawa Valley. During a visit to the city in 2009, US President Barack Obama famously made an unscheduled stop to buy one of these classic Canadian treats.
Photo: BeaverTails Canada Inc., Wikimedia Commons, Public domain.
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The Fairmont Château Laurier is a French Gothic Château-style hotel opened in 1912. It is so closely associated with the city's political life that it is often referred to as the 'third chamber of Parliament' by locals.
Photo: Michel Rathwell, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0.
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Ottawa was originally founded as Bytown in 1826, named after Colonel John By, who supervised the construction of the Rideau Canal. It was renamed Ottawa when it incorporated in 1855, deriving its name from the Algonquin word 'adawe', meaning 'to trade'.
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The Ottawa, Rideau, and Gatineau rivers meet at the nation's capital. The Gatineau River flows from the north in Quebec, while the Rideau flows from the south, creating a unique geographic intersection that shaped early trade.
Photo: Veillg1, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Yousuf Karsh was an Armenian-Canadian photographer who operated a studio in Ottawa's Château Laurier hotel for decades. His legendary 1941 portrait of a scowling Winston Churchill cemented his international reputation as a master of portraiture.
Photo: Chris Lund, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain.
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Located just across the river from Ottawa in Gatineau, the Canadian Museum of History features flowing, curved walls designed by Indigenous architect Douglas Cardinal. It is Canada's most visited museum, showcasing the country's rich cultural heritage.
Photo: Hayden Soloviev, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0.
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The National Research Council, headquartered in Ottawa, has been at the forefront of Canadian innovation since 1916. Among its many achievements, its scientists helped develop the first practical artificial pacemaker and wheelchair technologies.
Photo: Hayden Soloviev, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0.
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The ByWard Market was established by Colonel John By in 1826 to support the builders of the Rideau Canal. Today, the surrounding neighborhood is a bustling hub of food stalls, specialty shops, restaurants, and vibrant nightlife.
Photo: Hayden Soloviev, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0.
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