Category Archives: Canada

A tour of Winterlude 2012

Posted on February 20, 2012 by AY

I had the the fortunate timing to get to experience a bit of Winterlude during my time up there in Ottawa and while it was only the first day I was able to definitely get a bit of taste of … Continue reading →

Posted in Canada, Travel | Tagged Canada, Fireworks, Ontario, Ottawa, Rideau Canal, Winter, Winterlude | 4 Comments

Friday Photo: Parliament House of Canada

Posted on February 17, 2012 by AY

It was a notably cold night while I wandered around Ottawa looking to take a few night photos.  I set up my tripod out by the Centennial Flame on Parliament hill while a few Ottawa cops looked at me inquisitively … Continue reading →

Posted in Canada, Weekly Photo | Tagged Canada, Centennial Flame, Ottawa, Parliament, Peace Tower, Photography, Travel, Weekly Photo, Winter | 18 Comments

Friday Photo: Ottawa Convention Center — Ottawa, Canada

Posted on February 10, 2012 by AY

It was a lovely night (but crazy cold too -15C) in Ottawa and I decided to go take a few photos of Ottawa at night.  I would have probably liked it better trying to set up a tripod and get … Continue reading →

Posted in Canada, Weekly Photo | Tagged Canada, Convention Center, Ontario, Ottawa, Photography, Travel, Weekly Photo, Winter | 22 Comments

Five Fun things to do in Ottawa in the Winter

Posted on February 8, 2012 by AY

So you are heading up to Ottawa during the winter, and are wondering why didn’t I decide to do this in the spring or summer instead. Well maybe you have no choice given it’s a business trip or maybe you … Continue reading →

Posted in Canada, Five Things | Tagged ByWard Market, Canada, Five Things, Gatineau, Hockey, Museum of Civilization, North America, Ottawa, Parliament, Rideau Canal, Travel, Winter, Winterlude | 7 Comments

Photo: Weather appropriate warning sign…

Posted on February 5, 2012 by AY

I know it makes complete sense. But I love how they make the little guy in the sign wear a hat and weather appropriate clothing.

Posted in Canada, Contemplations | Tagged Canada, Humor, Ottawa, Photography, Travel, Warning Sign, Winter | Leave a comment

Friday Photo: Basilique Notre-Dame – Montréal

Posted on February 3, 2012 by AY

It was a gorgeous winter day in Montreal the day I decided to wander over from my trip in Ottawa.  It was downright warm and sunny at only -2 Celsius (which felt really warm in comparison to the -10 and … Continue reading →

Posted in Canada, Weekly Photo | Tagged Basilica, Basilique Notre-Dame, Canada, Casavant Organ, Church, Montreal, Notre Dame Basilica, Photography, Quebec, Travel, Weekly Photo | 10 Comments