Ottawa is one of the most stunning and luxurious travel destinations in North America, and it attracts more than 11 million visitors each year. New Year’s Eve is a particularly good time to visit the Canadian capital, as there are numerous prestigious events for the higher classes taking place. After booking into one of the lavish hotels in the city, such as the Fairmont Chateau Laurier, you’ll need to decide on a suitable way to see in the New Year. Here are a few special events which may be of interest to indulgence-seeking holiday makers.
The Northern Lights show is a lightscape presentation which is projected onto the beautiful Parliament Hill in downtown Ottawa on the southern banks of the Ottawa River. This year, the thematic journey of sound and light which took spectators on a journey through Canada’s rich history ran from July until September. This spectacle takes place every year, and since its inception in 2015 it has attracted more than one million visitors. The hugely impressive display provided a taster of what is arguably even more extravagant during the winter months. During the Christmas period, the show runs for just over one month, from December 4 until January 7.
The festive version of the breath-taking lightscape multimedia show is a 13-minute fairy-tale which runs nightly on a loop from 5:30 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. Viewers tend to go and see the spectacle for much longer than the time it takes for one loop to complete, though. While watching the show which makes use of 17 different projectors and 50 automated lights, there are posh stalls around selling all kinds of festive treats. After seeing the extravaganza, it is a short distance to Stanley’s Olde Maple Lane Farm which has vegan delights along with songs and games.
Extravagant travelers in search of opulence may be seeking an opportunity to splash the cash and show their high-roller credentials at a casino. The Rideau Carleton Casino is the perfect spot to do this. This hasbeen deemed as one of the best Ottawa casinos to visit because of its dazzling selection of table games, card games, and slots. The casino is open 24/7 and has 35 table offerings available. It also features unique games like Ultimate Texas Hold’em and Casino War. In addition to the games, there is always an eclectic mix of entertainment on offer at the casino.
Ragdoll is scheduled to provide the music for casino revelers on New Year’s Eve, and the rock band should have the place pumping. The guitar-wielding rockers have played at the Rideau Carleton Casino in the past, and the success of the September event led them to get booked again for the turn of the year festivities. The gig will start at 9:00 p.m. on December 31 and go on until the early hours of 2020. Of course, those who visit can decide on a combination of watching the band and enjoying the other things the casino has to offer. Aside from the games and the entertainment, food and drink will be high on the list of priorities for New Year’s Eve guests.
There are various dining options at Rideau Carleton Casino, with four main restaurants to choose from. Some of the eateries have festive menus on offer as well. The Clubhouse, for instance, has a choice of Christmas lunch or dinner available, which may appeal to families. For vegetarians and vegans, the best dining option could be the new Youyu Noodle Bar, which is located in the premium games area of the casino. The restaurant serves freshly made noodles and broths, along with rice wraps and fried wontons. The kitchen is run by the well-known Ottawa chef Kenny Wong, so diners can be assured that they are receiving top-quality cuisine. It is open from 4:00 p.m. until midnight, but on New Year’s Eve it will be imperative to make a booking in order to avoid disappointment.
Ottawa has a lot to offer luxury travelers on New Year’s Eve, and people looking for somewhere different to see in 2020 should consider the Canadian capital. The city has numerous five-star hotels which provide paramount luxury, and some of the events available will appeal to people with cash to spend.
