Canada is getting ready to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Confederation.
Ottawa parliament located southern bank of Ottawa river. Millions of people visit Canada's capital to see the parliament building, which has a unique architecture.
Parliament view from Ontario
The Ottawa River is going through provinces of Ontario and Quebec. Most of the river is dividing the border between the provinces.
Parliament view from Quebec side
As it does to this day, the Ottawa river played a vital role in life of the first nations people, as well as the early european settlers in Ottawa, Canada.