It may not be the first city that comes in mind when people think of Canada but it should be.
Why?
It has everything an old/new vibrant global city has to offer.
Canada's Parliament Hill - East, West and the Centre Block with the famous Peace Tower
The Chateau Laurier (right), French Gothic architecture design to match the Parliament
The Alexandria Bridge - Connecting Ottawa to Hull/Gatineau, Province of Quebec
links Ottawa and Gatineau, its name represents the unity of English and French
Maman - a bronze cast sculpture (1999) by French-American artist Louise Bourgeois
welcomes visitor to the National Art Gallery of Canada
When I first learned that we will be moving to Ottawa from the Philippines years ago to finally get reunited with our mother, I didn't know much about the city. It didn't even occur to me that the city (well, all of Canada really) has two official languages - English and French. It didn't dawn on me that having four seasons and the extreme weather swing of scorching hot summers to freezing cold winters gave us, Canucks, an endless amount of activities (and the reason why Canadians give exemplary medalled performances at both Summer and Winter Olympics) all year long.
The city I live in is undeniably a wonderful melting pot of cultures, languages, architecture, sports, arts nature, festivals and everything in between (shopping included). Though I'm not a huge fan of the biting cold, I'd be amiss if I don't hit the slopes in the winter and canoe in the lake in the summer. The National Capital Region has one of the most stunning vistas in Canada, if not the world. Though a constant underdog in the popularity contest against Toronto and Montreal, Ottawa is anything BUT boring. This city will wake your senses, lift your spirit, warm your heart (visit Ottawa Tourism to lean more) and will leave you wanting more.
Ottawa is my home town.
What about you? What do you love most about your city?
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18 comments:
I love Ottawa too! I was there about 11 years ago and loved every second of it. Must go back for another visit!
My husband is from Ottawa, so we go over a couple of times a year. We don't get out of the suburbs too much, but when we do we always go down to the Market - love the boutiques and restaurants there!
So ok...it is decided..I need to go to Canada...the pictures I´ve seen are so beautiful and dreamy I would just love being there.
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Andru
The Black Label
for me, i love the diversity. that it feels like a big city sometimes, but also a nice little town.
I miss canada! I have only been to ottawa once and I don't remember anything at all. Need to play a visit soon. Hmm....what do I love about my city..if NYC, I will say there are really lots of fun things to do, like art and fashion events...if regarding HK, I will say FOOD!!!lol
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Lovely photos!
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Im originally from Toronto and whats not love! I have to say its the fashion, the restaurants and family...
Beautiful place, never been to Canada. Really enjoy the sculpture. For me, I love all the people and different range of things I can go and see :) xx
wow..such a beautiful place! Hope you are having a wonderful day!
-Jyoti
Style Delights Blog
I don't have a city close by, but I like the look of yours.
I loved Calgary on my visit in 2003.
I love my little quiet town here in South West Scotland, and the surrounding Galloway Hills, and I think you look gorgeous.x
Great photos! I now want to visit Ottawa. :D
xxLiora
lioraatsea.blogspot.com
great pictures
Yay for Ottawa, a place I am slowly coming to love (but Halifax will always be my home!) For me, it's all about loving the neighbourhood you live in and I am a West Wellington addict so am happy as a clam! Maman is such a fabulous piece of art, I just discovered her eggs this year!
I love these pictures! You made me want to travel and see Ottawa for myself. I especially like the Maman piece. Thanks for sharing. I like the smalltown feel of the place I live in- but I love to visit cities.
Oh- and I learned so much from this post. :)
Lovely post! I've never been to Ottawa or anywhere else in Canada really but this makes me want to visit! I live in Vancouver and I think what I really love about it is how close we are to the water and also the four distinct seasons we have here =)
I've lived there for work for around a year and I really love this city. Everyone there is very down to earth and friendly. If you haven't tried, check out The Scone Witch! Simply amazing scones, definitely comparable to those in England!
Great post - you've beautifully captured how amazing our city is!
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