Ottawa By Night
It’s mid-February now, and even though winter is far from being over, the days are slowly getting longer. Just a month ago, it was pitch dark by the time I left work, at 5 pm. Now, I can actually watch the sunset in the bus (provided I don’t miss it…).
I could say the worst part of the winter is behind us but I don’t want to jinx it. We haven’t had much snow this year but for a couple of snowstorms back in December. But it could very well snow until March/ April and temperatures are still well below zero, averaging –15C.
Most immigrants think their first winter in Canada is the hardest because they are not used to it. But I disagree. Sure, there is the initial “fucking cold, eh” factor. But for most, the first winter is quite fun because snowstorms, blizzards, ice rain and all the weird “only in Canada” weather phenomenons are actually exciting to experience. The second winter is even better, because by then, you are actually able to deal with more extreme weather conditions and appreciate all the perks of the winter.
After that, it pretty much goes downhill. You know how long winter will be. You know that the first snow is beautiful, but that the five centimeters that fell on your grass one morning in November won’t melt till May. You know that days will be short, that starting the car in the morning will take ages and that you will wear layers and layers of clothes for the next few months. Mentally, it’s hard. The Canadian winter gets to you after a while.
The East Block of the Parliament
 The Parliament Library |
 Side Parliament Entrance |
 War Memorial |
 Château Laurier |
 Night Traffic |
 Old Train Station |
The Canal and Downtown
 Snowy Bench and Crane |
 Business District |
 Job Half Done |
 Construction |
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Ooooh! I love the “The Canal and Downtown” shot. It is so beautiful.
.-= Nigel Babu´s last blog ..Sucess! =-.
The Canadian winters certainly do get to you after awhile. That’s why despite global warming (or whatever the cause…) I’m liking this winter! So little snow, so little shoveling…
.-= Beth´s last blog ..Burn, Baby, Burn… =-.
LOL Hi Z’hu
Why do you think I’m back in France ? My ex husband, canadian born, was fed up the winter and personnaly, it lasted too long.
What’s worth ? same rain and humidity in Paris or blue sky, cold weather of Ottawa ? I still don’t know..;
Greats pics of Ottawa
.-= Crikette´s last blog ..ABP : Aurores Boréales Parisiennes =-.
I agree with Nigel, the canal shot is absolutely stunning. Actually, to be completely fair, all of them are stunning.
.-= Agnes´s last blog ..I went down to the sacred store where I heard the music years before, but the man there said the music wouldn’t play =-.
Excellent night shots! I like the Canal & Downtown shot, wonderful light trails from the cars!
London night sky is always very orange — not sure if this is what we call light pollution?!
Re :Spring is awakening / 春回大地 / Musim bunga sudah bagun / 大地に春が来る
I am a late winter baby! And you’re an early spring baby!
You know what, summer babies are most popular!!! I have so many friends who are born in June, July and August!! Ha ha…
Re: Wake up, Daffodils! / 水仙花，起床咯！ / Bagunlah Dafodil! / 水仙、起きろ！
It’s quite normal. It’s about this time of the year, that spring flowers start to pop out.
.-= London Caller´s last blog ..Wake up, Daffodils! / 水仙花，起床咯！ / Bagunlah Dafodil! / 水仙、起きろ！ =-.