Article views: 2,613 You’d see Ottawa today, you wouldn’t believe it’s the same city that was stuck in winter weather just a week ago. After my rant last…
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I’m still not sure how I ended up in Ottawa in 2002, but the city taught me Canada, launched several chapters of my life, showed me how much I hate cold weather, and remains excellent motivation to… ahem, pack up and go.
Why Are So Many Big Retailers Closing in Ottawa?
Just in the last month, MEXX, Smart Set and Futureshop have folded abruptly. I guess the pair of red cargo pants I bought at MEXX in 2005 are now a collector’s item.
I Guess this is What Doomsday Would Look Like…
We are so desperate for spring that when the temperature climbs to 5°C, people are walking around wearing shorts.
3 More Canadian “Conveniences” I Missed During Our Trip
It’s been a week since we got back. So what else did I miss that I can enjoy freely in Canada? I need more incentives to stay here!
The 2014 Gorgeous Fall Colours in Ottawa
I spotted several squirrels, a rabbit, a snake (?!) and hundreds of yellow, red and orange leaves, covered in tiny raindrops.
Exploring the Fun Canadian Museum of Nature in Ottawa
The giant cockroaches and the tarantula were pretty neat. I had never seen a spider that big and you are literally nose-to-nose with the bugs.