Ottawa is the capital city of Canada and is located in Ontario, the country's second largest province. The CN Tower in Toronto is the tallest freestanding structure in the world. While Canada is known for cold winters, the climate actually varies regionally and seasons bring different weather, from freezing temperatures to hot humid summers over 30 degrees Celsius in southern areas. The Canadian dollar is the national currency, divided into 100 cents, with coins including the loonie and bills such as the twenty-dollar note. Canadian cuisine also differs locally but is known for cheeses, beers, and ice wines, with influences from American, Chinese, and indigenous cultures as well as traditions like Montreal bagels and Quebec poutine