Walked the downtown area around Parliament Hill and took in spectacular vistas of the Ottawa River, Rideau Canal, and Gatineau, Quebec on the opposite bank. Visited Byward Market for a great coffee and fresh homemade bagel, and some local strawberries. Drove past 24 Sussex, though the PM didn't appear to be expecting me.
Crossed over to the Quebec side and climbed up into the Gatineau Hills. Returning to Ontario, headed south to the quaint village of Manotick on the Rideau, then west to tiny Ashton, where a brewery and pub have set up shop in the old mill.
Next time hopefully I'll hit a few of those famous museums, starting with the Canadian War Museum.
Supreme Court of Canada
Parliament Hill
A tale of two cities - Ottawa, ON and Gatineau, QC
Legislature
One of many bridges to Gatineau
Locks at the Rideau Canal
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Rideau Falls
PM's house on the left - 24 Sussex from Rockcliffe Park
Old mill and dam at Manotick
Ashton Brewing Co. and pub in The Old Mill at Ashton
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At the Market, there's a stand where they sell the BEST maple butter. The best. Sigh...
(And I envy you the splendid weather you got - there's some sort of conspiracy going on, obviously. Every time I go, it's cold and gross. Even in the summer.)
Yeah, it was strangely perfect, like all the stars aligned....except that Steve Harper wasn't home...
Mr Harper was likely down at some bar doing impersonations for his adoring public.
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