Here is the Ottawa Staircase - a total of eight locks provides a spectacular 79-foot vertical drop taking your boat into the Ottawa River. It takes 90 minutes - if all goes smoothly- and sometimes you may have to wait 2 to 3 hours. There is no stopping until you get to either the top or the bottom! Nana and Nandad will not attempt this adventure for another few days. We will stay at least two nights downtown where there is a very distinct French atmosphere.
This is the view as you cruise into the capital of Canada. A truly spectacular sight. Lots of government buildings, historical memorials, the Royal Canadian Mint, the National Arts Center ( Nana was lucky to get tickets for tonights performance of Hamilton ), the National Art Gallery, space museum, war museum and the infamous Byward Market.so much to so.
Nandad is in awe of Colonel By who was the brains behind the Rideau Canal. It is a bike paradise here with a beautiful trail all along the canal. We have been told that in the winter this section of the canal becomes one giant skating rink. I bet that’s quite the sight.
Nandad looking very relaxed while Nana was securing tickets at the box office for tonight. A very busy day started with breakfast at the delicious Zaks diner on Byward Market - a very unique section of town, a visit to the magnificent Norte Dame Cathedral Basilica, followed by watching the Changing of the Guard parade and ceremony at the tomb of the unknown soldier and finally the 90 minute bus tour. Nana and Nandad decided to stop at the National Gallery of Canada. Another amazing building with wonderful art, exhibitions and galleries.
Just a small glimpse of the interior of the Basilica where Nana light a candle for all the family.
The tomb of the unknown soldier before they have set up the little huts for the guards.
The huge spider outside the magnificent National Gallery.
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