Ottawa is the capital of Canada.
In 1857, Queen Victoria chose Ottawa as the capital of Canada. The choice was to sidestep the rivalry between Toronto and Montreal; It was also for it's location which was hard for the American to invade.
The primary attraction is Parliament Hill. It is possible to visit the House of Commons, the Senate, the peace tower right below the top clocks of the building, and the newly renovated Library of Parliament. Same-day tickets are free and available on a first-come-first-served basis. There are English and French versions.
The most unique and attractive sculpture is the Spider in front of the National Gallery of Canada; It's among the world's largest Spider, measuring over 30 ft high and over 33 ft wide. It includes a sac containing 26 marble eggs and its abdomen and thorax are made of ribbed bronze.
The name is actually "Maman", the French word for Mother. According to its creator, artist Louise Bourgeois:
"The Spider is an ode to my mother. She was my best friend. Like a spider, my mother was a weaver. My family was in the business of tapestry restoration, and my mother was in charge of the workshop. Like spiders, my mother was very clever. Spiders are friendly presences that eat mosquitoes. We know that mosquitoes spread diseases and are therefore unwanted. So, spiders are helpful and protective, just like my mother."
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