A good way to see Ottawa is to take a boat and row along the Rideau Canal under the shadow of the Parliament buildings

Original Toronto Star caption: A good way to see Ottawa is to take a boat and row along the Rideau Canal under the shadow of the Parliament buildings. The city has been beautified by removing unsightly industrial buildings and railway tracks and putting in parkways; bicycle paths and masses of flowers. The Sparks St. Mall; created by closing three blocks of the downtown street to traffic; is just great for strolling.