8 Budget-Friendly Outings to Do this Holiday Break in Ottawa

Did you know that the carillon (the bells in the Peace Tower on Parliament Hill) are played several times a week? Each mini concert starts at noon and lasts 15 minutes, and features a surprising array of familiar and current hits, like Frosty the Snowman on December 30 and Hound Dog on January 8. Combine it with a tour of the buildings or a browse through the market and you've made a day of it.