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The Peace Tower looms over the Centennial Flame. The lights are turned on in early December by the Governor General in a ceremony which is repeated across Canada.
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The Tulip Festival in Ottawa each spring is a popular event. This photo shows a sweep of multi-coloured blooms near Dow's Lake.
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The distintictive Parliament Buildings overlook the Rideau Canal. Flowering trees along the canal and a tour boat suggest how attractive the capital is in springtime.
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The ceremony of changing the guards at Rideau Hall is staged hourly. This is a popular attraction taken in by the many visitors to Ottawa.
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The Parliament buildings of the Canadian government and the Chateau Laurier hotel from across the Ottawa River in Gatineau, Quebec.
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A team of horses is ready to haul the sled over the trails at the Stewart maple bush. Everything is ready at the sugar shack in the background to boil the sap and turn it into delicious maple syrop.
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Tulip beds adorn the expansive front lawn of the Parliament Building. The Peace Tower majestically looms over the uniform red tulips.
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Pedestrians can enjoy the view of skaters from the many bridges spanning the Rideau Canal Skateway. This is the Laurier Bridge.
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The scenic downtown core of Ottawa is the starting point of the Rideau Canal tour. This view shows the National War Memorial, Confederation Square and the Parliament Building.
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This view shows the first series of locks rising from the Ottawa River. The locks between Ottawa and Kingston are magnificent examples of stonework.
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Pick-up games of hockey can still be seen in the many skating rinks across the city. They are a popular activity especially during the NHL play-offs in early spring;enjoyed by fans of all ages.
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A fresh snowfall clings to trees in a wood in the Ottawa Valley. The late afternoon sun veiled in thin clouds creates the impression of an inviting pathway between the trees.
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The Mer Bleue Bog just East of Ottawa is a popular wetland sanctuary in all seasons of the year. Snowshoes enabled this visitor to safely to go to areas of the bog beyond reach of the boardwalk.
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The Snowbirds cannot put on their full aerobatic display over populated areas.
The fly-by of the full, nine member Snowbird team in a graceful formation is still spectacular and makes special events more memorable.
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A late-spring snowfall highlight the bare branches of trees. Less than a month later, spring-green leaves and blooms decorated this scene in the Rockcliffe Rockeries.
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Each spring for the last 50 years, Ottawa has been hosting the Tulip Festival. One of the largest displays of colourful tulip beds is at the park beside Dow's Lake.
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A late afternoon sun highlights the spires on Parliament Hill. Their reflections on the Ottawa River are framed by autumn leaves.
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The Ottawa River Parkway is a popular walking and biking trail. A golden sunset caught these two bikes at rest overlooking the river at the Eastern end of the trail.
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The display of festive lights in downtown Ottawa is reflected on the Rideau Canal. This rare sight adds to the joyous feeling most of the winter season.
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Major's Hill Park provides a shady oasis in the very heart of downtown Ottawa. There are many striking view of the Parliament Buildings along the walkways overlooking the Rideau Canal and the Ottawa River.
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Major's Hill Park is decorated with many tulip beds during the Tulip Festival. This multi-colured tulip bed leads the viewer's eyes towards the statue of Colonel By and the Parliament Building.
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The Parliament Buildings are decorated with festive lights. At dusk, the snow takes on the same colour as the darkening blue sky. This makes the Parliament Builings appear to float.
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The Rockcliffe Rockeries is one of Ottawa's best kept secrets. It's a beautiful park which in Springtime showcases daffodils and multi-coloured flowering trees.
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The National Art Gallery is one of the many attractions that can be found along Confederation Boulevard. The circular pedestal in the foreground is actually a map which shows the many sights along this boulevard.
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The Rideau Canal Skateway winds it's way westward from downtown to Dow's Lake. Skating through the city is a pleasure and many people commute this way when they can.
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The operation of the Stewart family maple bush involves everyone. This scene shows Tess the dog leading the team of horses along a trail through the bush. The animals have been trained to respond to voice commands and they can stop, move forward and turn as required.
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Collecting the sap from all the trees tapped at the Stewart maple bush in the Ottawa Valley is difficult work. The buckets on the trees need to be emptied into a collector tank seen here on a sleigh.
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The Ottawa River Parkway is enjoyed by cyclists and walkers. This popular walkway follows the river shore below the steep Parliament Hill.
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The tulips around the National War Memorial remind us of the Netherland's gift to Canada for their liberation in World War II. In the background is Ottawa's famous Chateau Laurier Hotel.
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The ceremonial guard is marching out from Rideau Hall to the main gate. Rideau Hall is the residence of the Governor General. The Standard flying atop Rideau Hall indicates that the Governor General is in residence.
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The Ottawa River has been the waterway of explorers, fur traders and now recreational boaters. The dramatic clouds at sunset parallel the river and the mist on the horizon obscures the city skyline.
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The depth of multi-coloured, flowering tree branches arching over a bench give this scene a dreamy look. The Dominion Arboretum has many different trees to admire and it is popular with visitors. Unfortunately, these beautiful blooms are so short-lived.
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The Rideau Canal Skateway is the longest skating rink in the world. It is very popular with visitors and residents of Ottawa. This scene shows the beginning of the skateway in downtown.
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The Peace Tower of the Parliament Building is pleasingly reflected on the glass walls of the Bank of Canada building on Wellington Street.
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The Parliament and the Supreme Court Buildings reflect on the Ottawa River. Their placement on the Hill reflects the relationshp between the legislative and the judicial branches of Canada's government.
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