Tag Archives: Ontario

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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The underbelly of Ottawa

Posted on February 14, 2020 by Katherine

A dead-end alley between buildings shows the gritty underbelly of Ottawa. That grittiness is common to all large Canadian cities, as is the street art that is there if you look for it…

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A bit of Ontario

Posted on January 31, 2020 by Katherine

A bit of Ontario, somewhere between Cochrane and Kapusksing, perhaps near Smooth Rock Falls. I’ think this is probably a replica mine head frame.

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NRC 9 m wind tunnel

Posted on January 16, 2020 by Katherine

A trip to Ottawa would not be complete without visiting the National Research Council 9 m wind tunnel research facility.

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Ottawa – a city of contrasts

Posted on January 16, 2020 by Katherine

I was standing on the first nations property on Victoria Island, looking across the Ottawa River toward the imposing building that houses the Supreme Court of Canada. So many contrasting elements here…

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A cold winter night

Posted on January 15, 2020 by Katherine

A cold winter night in Ottawa, standing on the grounds of the Parliament Buildings looking toward the statue of Wilford Laurier, the War of 1812 monument and the Chateau Laurier.