Category Archives: Ottawa

Ottawa – Parliament Buildings

Posted on February 15, 2026 by Katherine

Just a moment in time as I walk about the Parliament Buildings in Ottawa

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Ottawa – Parliament Building

Posted on February 9, 2026 by Katherine

Looking across a frozen Ottawa River to Parliament Hill and the Parliament buildings

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Canada Aviation And Space Museum

Posted on November 20, 2023 by Katherine

A window into the past – CT-114 Tutor painted as Snowbird 10

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Cumberland-Masson Ferry

Posted on June 29, 2023 by Katherine

Crossing the Ottawa River between Cumberland ON and Masson QC, the Cumberland-Masson Ferry operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The distance between the two shores is 610 meters. Length: 28m Width: 9.85m Draft: 6 to 6.4 feet … Continue reading →

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National War Memorial

Posted on June 16, 2022 by Katherine

National War Memorial – Confederation Square, Ottawa The National War Memorial, also known as “The Response,” was unveiled in 1939 to commemorate the service of Canadians in the First World War 1914-1918. The memorial has come to symbolize the sacrifice … Continue reading →

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Mer Bleue

Posted on May 1, 2020 by Katherine

A visit to the Mer Bleue Bog

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National Military Cemetery

Posted on April 30, 2020 by Katherine

Visiting the National Military Cemetery affords me an opportunity to stop and think about the vast numbers of Canadians that lost their lives in war and peace. As a retired military member it reminds me of the harm that the … Continue reading →

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Canadian Aviation and Space Museum

Posted on April 12, 2020 by Katherine

Canadian Aviation and Space Museum More images in a gallery

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Section 103

Posted on March 13, 2020 by Katherine

Section 103 – the National Military Cemetery of the Canadian Forces The central monument of Section 103 is dedicated to the men and women of the Canadian Forces who served our country with honour and distinction. The monument is located … Continue reading →

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Eastern Grey Squirrel

Posted on March 13, 2020 by Katherine

Behold – the Eastern Grey Squirrel starring me down in Ottawa. Black squirrels are melanistic grey squirrels, just like a black panther is to a leopard. The black ones are said to be slightly more tolerant of cold and camouflage … Continue reading →

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