Nothing says spring like tulips -- how about three million of them? The Canadian Tulip Festival , which is the world's largest tulip festival, winds down this weekend in Ottawa.

For the past two weeks, the Canadian national capital of Ottawa has been alive with not only blooming tulips, but music, parades, fireworks, and people from around the world.

When the first visitors arrive, the tulips are just opening, and as the festival days unfold, so too do the blossoms. The colourful crescendo is a sight to behold!

• Hotel Packages during the Canadian Tulip Festival
• Canadian Tulip Festival Website
• Ottawa Tourism Website
• Ottawa Picture Gallery

As I pack this morning for a trip to Banff, I, like other travelers packing this morning, am compelled to consider the carry-on restrictions on Canadian flights. Are my little liquid-containing bottles the right size? Have I put them in the proper size clear bag? Will I be singled out and slowed up going through security? Find out the answers to these questions and avoid hassles. Read Carry-on Luggage on Flights in Canada - Carry-on Allowances for Canada.