U.S., Dec. 16 -- Canada's capital Ottawa is gearing up to celebrate a milestone year with a quartet of major anniversaries set to take place in the city in 2020, all of which will offer visitors the chance to join in the celebrations.

First up, the 2019/2020 winter skating season marks the 50th season of the Rideau Canal Skateway. Spanning 4.8 miles through the downtown core, the iconic attraction is the largest naturally frozen outdoor skating rink in the world and visitors can make the most of the occasion by hiring some skates, snacking on some tasty local BeaverTail pastries and taking in the special 50th anniversary photo exhibition under the Bank Street Bridge.

Another event enjoying a milestone year is the annual Canadian Tulip F...