Ottawa

Canada's capital, chosen by Queen Victoria in 1857

Watch the whole video first. The video stays here while you answer: watch it again as many times as you need.

1The capital

2Parliament Hill and the canal

3Tulips and museums

4Your turn!

Present Ottawa to the class in one minute.

  1. Say why Ottawa became the capital.
  2. Describe two places to visit.
  3. Tell the story of the tulips.

Useful sentences

Ottawa became the capital in 1857, when Queen Victoria chose it.

You can visit Parliament Hill and the Peace Tower.

Every spring, millions of tulips bloom: they were a gift from the Netherlands.