Category Archives: Ottawa

A little bird

Posted on December 10, 2018 by Katherine

A little bird blending into the landscape at Mer Bleue Conservation Area, east of Ottawa

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War of 1812 monument

Posted on December 10, 2018 by Katherine

War of 1812 monument – Parliament Hill The War of 1812 monument was created by Toronto sculptor Adrienne Alison to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the conflict. The seven bronze figures represent the key combatants that came together to defeat … Continue reading →

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Ottawa – Parliament buildings

Posted on December 15, 2017 by Katherine

A section of the castle like parliament buildings – Ottawa

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Ottawa – The Maintenance Building

Posted on December 14, 2017 by Katherine

The Maintenance Building in Major’s Hill Park The Maintenance Building is a modest building with a picturesque roof and walls of rough cut, irregularly coursed limestone. It stands in Major’s Hill Park, in site of Parliament Hill and the Ottawa … Continue reading →

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Ottawa – The hill

Posted on December 14, 2017 by Katherine

Parliament Hill and the Ottawa River as viewed from Major’s Hill Park

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Ottawa – Victoria Island

Posted on August 29, 2017 by Katherine

A troubled history in the present – Victoria Island, Ottawa

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Boeing 737-300 Combi

Posted on August 29, 2017 by Katherine

A Canadian North Boeing 737-300 Combi Length: 32.49 meters (106 feet 7 inches) Wingspan: 31.09 meters (102 feet) Tail Height: 11.38 meters (37 feet) Cruising Speed: Airspeed – 780 km/hr (485 mi/hr) Maximum Altitude: 11,385 meters (37,352 feet) Seating Capacity: … Continue reading →

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C-GONX

Posted on August 29, 2017 by Katherine

C-GONX, a 1988 Air Canada DHC-8-102 in Ottawa

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C-GJWE

Posted on August 29, 2017 by Katherine

C-GJWE, a 2013 Westjet Dash 8-Q400 ( DH4 / DH8D ) in Ottawa

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Ottawa – Rideau Hall

Posted on August 29, 2017 by Katherine

Welcome to Canada, where our government is friendly and approachable. We don’t need tanks and barbed wire or walls here…

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