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Rediscovering Canada – Things To See and Do If You Live in Canada
Often, when we consider taking a vacation, we do not necessarily think about places within our own country, as the trend is very much about vacationing abroad. Residents of Canada will already know that it is one of the most beautiful countries in the world but may not be aware of how much there is that they can do without having to cross a border.
Picture of the Week: Snow Melting
I used to be very excited to see snow but the novelty ran out after two of three winters there. The first snowfall is often beautiful and it’s weird to see the city blanketed in white—the change of scenery is brutal, especially when it’s very cold and snow does stay on the ground. But Canada’s harsh winters can also be a pain, a hindrance to everyday life.
My Travel ABC
Katherina’s motto is “Eat, Travel, Photography”—with such a tagline, it’s not wonder that I’m reading her articles religiously! Her travel blog, 100 Miles Highway, can give you a pretty bad case of wanderlust.
She recently completed her Travel ABC, and tagged me for this special travel meme.
Picture of the Week: Man on the Roof
As the joke goes in Canada, we have two seasons: winter and construction. And with winter approaching fast, the city is trying to wrap up many construction projects, but some roads are still a mess.
I Love Moo
I never truly caught the online shopping bug. In fact, the only times I get up from the couch to go get my credit card in my wallet are to buy Threadless t-shirts (because they are unique) and books on Amazon (because they are much cheaper than at Chapters).
And photo products.
Picture of the Week: Occupy Ottawa, a Month Later
Last weekend, I walked through Confederation Square, where Occupy Ottawa settled. I hadn’t gone back since the day the movement started.
Picture of the Week: The Canal Drained
In Ottawa, a simple glance at the Rideau Canal is enough to realize the seasons are changing
From mid-May to mid-October, the locks are open and dozens of boats sail on the historic canal. The scenery is picture-perfect with lots of green trees along the water, and the area is an ode to outdoor living.
Then the canal is drained by opening the locks by the Château Laurier, in order to prepare for the winter and to eventually create the longest skating rink in the world.
Picture of the Week: BlackBerry
Whether they are BlackBerry, iPhones, Android, smart phones or mobile devices… everybody’s got one.
Ottawa seems to be partial to BlackBerry though, probably because Research In Motion (RIM), the telco company who invented the device, is Canadian, has contracts with the government and is a big employer in Ottawa.
