Ottawa - Canadian Tulip Festival

 
Ottawa's Festival of Spring: in mid-May this spring festival marks the ending of winter as the tulips - given by Queen Juliana of the Netherlands in gratitude for the city's hospitality during the Second World War - come into bloom all over the city. The canal banks are the scene of general festivities, full of festival-goers, including those from the nearby Arts Center.

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The Canadian Tulip Festival is one of Ottawa's annual highlights. Over three million tulips boom in the national region with tulip attraction sites spread out on a 15km route, the "Tulip Route". Throughout the 18 days performers will grace the Park's grounds, providing a musical and entertaining ambiance.
Address: Canadian Tulip Festival, 35 O'Connor Street, Suite 302, Ottawa, ON K1P5M4, Canada
Phone: 1 (613) 567-5757, Fax: 1 (613) 567-6216

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