{"product_id":"ottawa-mini-luxury-puzzle","title":"Ottawa, Mini Luxury Puzzle","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover Ottawa, Ontario - Canada's capital city where national heritage meets natural beauty along the scenic Rideau Canal. Founded in 1826 as Bytown and renamed Ottawa in 1855, this bilingual city serves as the political and cultural heart of Canada, home to iconic landmarks, world-class museums, and vibrant festivals. As you piece together this puzzle, you'll spot the magnificent Parliament Hill with its iconic Peace Tower, the Gothic Revival centrepiece of Canadian democracy that has stood watch over the nation since 1927, its clock tower rising 92 metres above the Ottawa River. You'll also uncover the stunning Library of Parliament with its distinctive green copper dome, a Victorian Gothic masterpiece that houses Canada's parliamentary library in a breathtaking circular reading room, and the Centennial Flame that has burned continuously on Parliament Hill since 1967, commemorating Canada's 100th anniversary of Confederation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe puzzle captures the striking National Gallery of Canada with its contemporary glass and steel architecture designed by Moshe Safdie, home to the world's most comprehensive collection of Canadian art and the famous Maman spider sculpture by Louise Bourgeois that stands guard at the entrance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll find the grand Château Laurier, the castle-like luxury hotel that has welcomed dignitaries and guests since 1912 with its distinctive French Gothic Revival architecture, and the historic Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that transforms into the world's largest skating rink each winter. The iconic Royal Canadian Mounted Police officers in their ceremonial red serge uniforms represent Canada's national police force, colourful tulips bloom by the thousands each May during the Canadian Tulip Festival - a gift from the Netherlands commemorating Canada's role in World War II, vibrant fall foliage in shades of orange and yellow paints the capital each autumn, and canal boats glide along the waterway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Canadian flag flies proudly above Parliament Hill, while historic buildings line the canal creating a picturesque urban landscape. Ottawa is best experienced during the spring when over one million tulips bloom throughout the city, or in winter when the Rideau Canal Skateway opens and Winterlude festival brings ice sculptures and celebrations. This capital city represents the perfect blend of national pride and natural beauty, where visitors can tour Parliament Hill and see the Centennial Flame in the morning, admire the Maman spider at the National Gallery, explore the Château Laurier's grand halls, cruise the Rideau Canal by boat in summer or skate its length in winter, admire the tulip displays in spring, and witness the RCMP Musical Ride. Whether you're drawn to the Gothic grandeur of Parliament Hill, the Centennial Flame, the architectural beauty of the Library of Parliament, the contemporary National Gallery with its Maman spider, the historic Château Laurier, the Rideau Canal, the ceremonial Mounties, or the spectacular tulip festival, Ottawa embodies the dignity and diversity of Canada's capital.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePuzzle Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e150 pieces\u003cbr\u003eFinished size: 4\" x 6\"\u003cbr\u003eHigh-quality chipboard pieces\u003cbr\u003eComes in a metal tin for storage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Artwork\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOriginal handmade marker sketch created with Copic and Winsor Newton markers, signed by artist Wynand van Niekerk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePackaged in a durable metal tin, perfect for gifting or keeping your puzzle pieces organized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e© Wynand van Niekerk. All rights reserved.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Downtown Sketcher","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51346613960992,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0715\/6377\/2192\/files\/DTSP020_-_Ottawa_4fd50972-c3fd-4959-9aa8-fb75e3e33607.jpg?v=1773597390","url":"https:\/\/downtownsketcher.com\/products\/ottawa-mini-luxury-puzzle","provider":"Downtown Sketcher","version":"1.0","type":"link"}