Category Archives: Ottawa  Happy Birthday to… My Blog! It’s hard to believe that a year has gone by since I first started writing my blog, but here it is, one year later. I had no idea if anyone would ever read the stories, or see my photos, and if they did, would they care? Would they like them,…  One of my favourite places in Ottawa is the 88 acre estate of the Governor General of Canada known as Rideau Hall. It is open to the public and a great place for a relaxing walk. As you follow the meandering paths you’ll come across everything from an old farm, to wooded areas to ornamental…  As it was Canada Day here yesterday I thought it was fitting to showcase a photograph from the nation’s capital. Hope none of you are arachnophobic! This sculpture called Maman by French sculptor Louise Bourgeois sits next to Canada’s National Gallery museum and directly across the street from Ottawa’s Notre Dame Cathedral. It’s a very…  I thought that this would be an appropriate photo to share as in the U.S.A. it was Memorial day on Monday. Memorial day commemorates U.S. soldiers who died while in the military service. Th Ottawa Memorial is a commemorative monument in Ottawa, Canada that honours soldiers who served with the Air Forces of the Commonwealth…  It seems that every French speaking place has a Notre Dame church and Canada’s capital Ottawa is no exception. The church features an interesting mix of Neo-Classical and Neo-Gothic features since the construction plans were redesigned after construction began in 1841. It is a Canadian National Historic site as well as the oldest and largest… |
