Frommer's Ottawa (Frommer's Complete Guides) [Paperback]

James Hale (Author)

Book Description

Series: Frommer's Complete Guides | Publication Date: March 23, 2009

Frommer's. The best trips start here.

Experience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer.

• The lowdown on experiencing the best of Canada's beautiful capital, from the fine restaurants, striking architecture, and first-class hotels to the world's largest skating rink.

• Outspoken opinions on what's worth your time and what's not.

• Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip whatever your budget.

• Off-the-beaten-path experiences and undiscovered gems, plus new takes on top attractions.

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From the Back Cover

Enjoy the outdoors on the Ottawa River and throughout this vibrant city. See chapter 11.

• Detailed maps throughout

• Exact prices, directions, opening hours,and other practical information

• Candid reviews of hotels and restaurants,plus sights, shopping, and nightlife

• Itineraries, walking tours, and trip-planning ideas

• Insider tips from local expert authors

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

About the Author

James Hale (Kars, ON) was the co-author of  Ottawa With Kids, and an editor for Ottawa Magazine. He is a regular contributor to DownBeat, the international jazz magazine based in Chicago, and also writes frequently for Coda, Words & Music, The Ottawa Citizen, and a number of other periodicals --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Frommers; 4 edition (March 23, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470156953
• ISBN-13: 978-0470156957
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,440,281 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #9 in Books > Travel > Canada > Cities > Ottawa
  • #90 in Books > Travel > Canada > Provinces > Ontario

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A good guide book, August 10, 2008

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This review is from: Frommer's Ottawa (Frommer's Complete Guides) (Paperback)

This is a good guide for three or four days in Ottawa. There could be more, but it is certainly good enough.