Air Canada Flights from Ottawa, Canada (YOW) to Boston (BOS)
As part of booking roundtrip flights which depart from US airports,
Orbitz is pleased to offer airline tickets on Air Canada, which operates 3 non-stop flights from Ottawa, Canada (YOW) to Boston (BOS) departing between 6:30am and 6:40pm on select days of the week. Usually a De Havilland Canada DHC-8-100 or Canadair Regional Jet is flown for this route. The average travel time from Ottawa, Canada to Boston, MA is 1 hour and 28 minutes.
During your Boston vacation, don't miss these great establishments and attractions:
Paul Revere House
One of the most pleasant stops on the Freedom Trail, this 2 1/2-story wood structure presents history on a human scale. Revere was living here when he set out for Lexington on April 18, 1775, a feat immortalized in Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's poem "Paul Revere's Ride" ("Listen, my children, and you shall hear, / Of the midnight ride of Paul Revere"). The oldest house in downtown Boston, it was built around 1680, bought by Revere in 1770, and put to a number of uses before being turned into a museum in the early 20th century. It holds neatly arranged and identified 17th- and 18th-century furnishings and artifacts, including the famous Revere silver, considered some of the finest anywhere.The thought-provoking tour is self-guided, with staff members around in case you have questions. The format allows you to linger on the artifacts that hold your interest. Revere had 16 children (he called them "my lambs") -- eight with each of his two wives -- and he supported the family with a thriving silversmith's trade. At his home, you'll get a good sense of the risks he took in the events that led to the Revolutionary War.Across the courtyard is the home of Revere's Hichborn cousins, the Pierce/Hichborn House. The 1711 Georgian-style home is a rare example of 18th-century middle-class architecture. It's suitably furnished and shown only by guided tour (usually twice a day at busy times). Call the Paul Revere House for schedules.Before you leave North Square, look across the cobblestone plaza at Sacred Heart Church. It was established in 1833 as the Seamen's Bethel, a church devoted to the needs of the mariners who frequented the area. Today it's Roman Catholic, and one Mass every Sunday is in Italian. Wharves ran up almost this far in colonial days; in the 19th century, this was a notorious red-light district.To continue on the Freedom Trail: The trail leaves the square on Prince Street and runs along Hanover Street past Clark Street. Before turning onto Prince Street, take a few steps down Garden Court Street and look for no. 4, on the right. The private residence was the birthplace of Rose Fitzgerald (later Kennedy).
The Institute of Contemporary Art
Across from the Hynes Convention Center, the ICA mounts rotating exhibits of 20th- and 21st-century art, including painting, sculpture, photography, and video and performance art. Its shows are among the most imaginative around, focusing on everything from baseball to Mexico. The institute also offers films, lectures, musical performances, poetry readings, and educational programs for children and adults. The 1886 building, originally a police station, is a showpiece in its own right.The ICA's profile is on the rise. It's in the process of building a new museum at Fan Pier, on the South Boston waterfront near the federal courthouse. A $37 million project designed by the pioneering New York firm Diller + Scofidio, the new building is scheduled to open in 2006. Check this space for details and updates in future editions.
Copp's Hill Burying Ground
The second-oldest cemetery (1659) in the city is the burial place of Cotton Mather and his family, Robert Newman, and Prince Hall. Hall, a prominent member of the free black community that occupied the north slope of the hill in colonial times, fought at Bunker Hill and established the first black Masonic lodge. The highest point in the North End, Copp's Hill was the site of a windmill and of the British batteries that destroyed the village of Charlestown during the Battle of Bunker Hill on June 17, 1775. Charlestown is clearly visible (look for the masts of USS Constitution) across the Inner Harbor. No gravestone rubbing is allowed.To continue on the Freedom Trail: Follow Hull Street down the hill to Commercial Street (note that there's no crosswalk on Commercial at the dangerous intersection with Hull) and follow the trail to North Washington Street and across the bridge. Follow signs and the trail to the Charlestown Navy Yard.
Nine Zero
This 19-story hotel -- a new construction, not a rehab -- is certainly not a traditional Boston hotel. Sleek and sophisticated, it feels almost like a transplant from New York or L.A. -- and that's a good thing. The decent-size guest rooms and oversize bathrooms contain opulent features, including luxurious linens, down comforters, cordless two-line phones, and extensive business amenities. This neighborhood is convenient for both business and leisure travelers: It's within easy walking distance of most downtown destinations, and is 2 blocks from the subway to Cambridge.Facilities: Restaurant (progressive French); bar; exercise room; access to nearby health club ($10); concierge; tour desk; business center; 24-hr. room service; in-room massage; babysitting; laundry service; same-day dry cleaning. Rooms for travelers with disabilities are available.
The Hyatt Regency Cambridge
Location is both a pro and a con for the Hyatt Regency -- it's self-contained and offers beautiful views, but it's slightly out of the way. Across the street from the Charles River and not far from the Allston/Brighton exit of the turnpike, the hotel is convenient to Kendall and Harvard squares and Boston University. Scheduled shuttle service and luxurious appointments help make up for the distance from downtown Boston (about 10 min. by car). The dramatic brick building encloses a 16-story atrium with glass elevators, fountains, trees, and balconies. The best of the spacious guest rooms, which were last renovated in 1997, afford breathtaking views of Boston and the river. A business destination during the week, the hotel also courts families with special two-room rates, subject to availability. If you plan to rely on public transit, allow plenty of time for bus rides, and acquaint yourself with the hotel shuttle schedule. The closest competitor is the Doubletree, which is even less centrally located but is an all-suite lodging.Facilities: Revolving rooftop restaurant and lounge (Italian); lobby restaurant and lounge (international); 75-ft. indoor lap pool; health club; Jacuzzi; sauna; bike rental; concierge; shuttle to Cambridge and Boston destinations; business center; room service until late evening; laundry service; dry cleaning; ATM and currency exchange. Rooms for travelers with disabilities are available.
Best Western Hotel Tria
This four-story establishment underwent a $3 million renovation in 2003. It offers a sophisticated blend of chain-motel convenience and boutique-hotel features -- such as a "soap menu." Guest rooms are spacious, with sleek but comfy contemporary furnishings, and are at least one floor up from the busy street. Room rates include 30 free minutes of local phone calls. The commercial neighborhood is nothing to write home about, but the pool and free parking and breakfast help make up for the less-than-scenic location. A 2 1/2-mile jogging trail circles Fresh Pond, across the street. There's a restaurant next door and a shopping center with a 10-screen movie theater nearby. Boston is about a 15-minute drive or a 30-minute T ride away; Lexington and Concord are less than a half-hour away by car.
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