Tag Archives: Rideau Canal

Ottawa RibFest

Posted on June 21, 2013 by Ron

Ottawa RibFest It would be a busy weekend with both the ribfest and the dragonboat festival vying for my attention. On Wednesday I was at the final tune-up practice of the CFUW – Ottawa dragonboat team and now on Thursday … Continue reading →

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Ottawa Winterlude 2013 – Ice Sculptures

Posted on February 2, 2013 by Ron

Ottawa Winterlude 2013 – Ice Sculptures A retroactive post – We started off our downtown visit with a stop at the Rideau Center and then we were off to the NAC to purchase tickets for an upcoming performance and then … Continue reading →

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Carleton University – Ottawa, Ontario – a few random images

Posted on October 9, 2012 by Ron

Carleton University – Ottawa, Ontario After dropping my brother off at the Airport for a long flight back to Vancouver, I stopped at Carleton University so that I could lend a hand, if needed, at the end of the Butterfly … Continue reading →

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Dining at the Canal Ritz

Posted on August 6, 2012 by Ron

Dining at the Canal Ritz My brother and I had had a nice visit with my father in the nursing home. After a bit of discussion our next destination became the Rideau Canal. Being the visitor, he got the co-pilot … Continue reading →

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Hog’s Back Falls/Les Chutes De Hogs Back, Ottawa, Ontario

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Ron

Hog’s Back Falls/Les Chutes De Hogs Back, Ottawa, Ontario (Location) The morning had started pretty early for me since Adell was taking an early morning flight to Winnipeg and that meant driving her to the airport for about 5:30AM. I … Continue reading →

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Winterlude 2012 – Skating on the Rideau Canal

Posted on February 5, 2012 by Ron

Winterlude 2012 – Skating on the Rideau Canal The Rideau Canal is billed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and maintains bragging rights as the World’s largest skating rink. In a good year, the frozen canal surface provides an enjoyable … Continue reading →

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Winterlude 2012 – Canada’s National Capital Region – Confederation Park in the Daylight

Posted on February 4, 2012 by Ron

– February 4th – Winterlude 2012 – Canada’s National Capital Region – Confederation Park in the Daylight The previous night I enjoyed watching the fireworks and then heading over to Confederation Park (location) to see the carvers in action. Lots … Continue reading →

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Tulips, Tulips and More Tulips – Rideau Canal and Dow’s Lake, Ottawa, Ontario.

Posted on May 12, 2011 by Ron

Thursday and the tulips are all ready just waiting for the weekend crowds.

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Tulip Art – Major Hill’s Park, Ottawa, Ontario

Posted on May 12, 2011 by Ron

In addition to the natural tulips that one might normally expect to find at a tulip festival, the organizers also have a significant number of man-made tulip decorations (not sure what else to call them) along the pathways of Major’s … Continue reading →

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Major Hill’s Park – Canadian Tulip Festival, Ottawa, Ontario – Day 7, May 12th, 2011

Posted on May 12, 2011 by Ron

After watching the 110 foot Fair Jeanne brigantine ship going through the locks of the Rideau Canal for a bit, I headed off to Major’s Hill Park. I had been told that there was far too much ‘infrastructure’ and not … Continue reading →

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