Canada’s national museum of human history is located in Hull, Quebec, directly across the Ottawa River from Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Ontario. The location itself is very scenic: the Museum overlooks the River and offers great views on Ottawa’s downtown core and main landmarks, including the Locks, the Parliament, Château Laurier and Nepean Point.
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When the Lousiest Salesperson Participates in a Garage Sale
It’s June, and it’s garage sale season. I wrote about this very popular Canadian activity before but until last weekend, I had never participated in a garage sale. Oh, and did I mention I am the lousiest salesperson on earth?
Picture of the Week – Sens Fever in Ottawa
Loyal Ottawa hockey fans were rewarded this year. The Ottawa Senators, the city’s team, made it to the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Amazing Flowers and Colours – 2013 Ottawa Tulips Festival
The annual Tulips Festival opened on a very warm week and the flowers were all in bloom.
Picture of the Week – The Polite Canadian Sign
Canadians have the international reputation of being polite and courteous—and this apparently extends to our signs.
10 Signs You Are Still New to Canada
One day, you will look back and realize how “Canadian” you have become.