A cultural destination of peculiar interest for tourists will be the Astrolabe Gallery which keeps an interesting collection of various showpieces among which the visitors will find ancient samples of pictorial art and books, historical documents and maps. After an observation tour travelers are commonly offered to buy some memorable gifts and souvenirs as calendars, photos and leaflets with scenic landscapes and cityscapes of Ottawa. Another interesting cultural destination to visit is the Canadian War Museum which tells the visitors about the military and war history of the city and demonstrates a vast collection of artifacts.
Even though the theme of the museum lies in a rather serious domain the collection of the museum will be of great interest as for adults so for the youngest visitors. Ottawa exploration tour should necessarily include a visit of the Canadian Mint which has been running since 1908. Even though the main country mint is now located in Winnipeg, the mint of Ottawa continues the issuing of commemorating coins and medals. The Confederation Square is a concentration of significant tourist spots and objects to visit and explore. In the nearest neighborhood to the square the tourists will find the National War Memorial as well the National Arts Center which is of great popularity among pictorial art admirers.
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