Ottawa Visit

Antique store window

Last weekend, we took a four day break to go to Ottawa.  We were going to visit my dad, just outside of Ottawa, on the Friday, but he had the flu unfortunately.  We decided to go ahead with our mini-vacation as we both needed the time away. The weather was mostly pleasant, although there was quite a cold wind coming off the Ottawa River - we counteracted that with eating out and going for long walks.  We had some memorable meals ,especially at Beckta and Town, both on Elgin Street.  We also checked out the Antique area on lower Bank Street and the Glebe, just further north from there.  No Museums this time around, as we wanted to be outside as much as possible. Here are some of the better pictures from that trip...

War Memorial

Rideau Canal Still Life

Chateau Laurier Reflection on the Rideau

Above and Below

Elgin Street at night

Architectural spine

National Gallery

Rideau Canal colours

Rideau Canal in action

Backlit Parliament building

Oh Canada!

Under construction

Pagoda detail

Sun lamp

Heading home

Sun and clouds through my sunglasses