While I was searching on-line for unique things to do in Ottawa, Canada before my trip there last week, I came upon a neat tour company called The Haunted Walk of Ottawa. Unfortunately, the outdoor walking tours weren’t available in January and I was disappointed that I would get no spooking during my trip....
I mentioned yesterday that one of the main reasons for making a trip to Ottawa, Canada in (cold) mid-January was to skate on the Rideau Canal. The other big reason? The Chicago Blackhawks were in town to take on the Ottawa Senators at Scotiabank Place. There are 4 players on the Chicago Blackhaws team who...
One of the main reasons for wanting to go to Ottawa, Ontario in mid-January was the chance to skate on the Rideau Canal. I’ve already taken to the ice in Jasper, but the Rideau Canal is the largest naturally frozen skating rink in the world. Pretty impressive. Right on cue, four days before I...
The ByWard Market in Ottawa, Ontario is stuffed full of tasty eateries. How’s a girl to choose? On my first night in town, I decided to go with Domus Café, a casual but upscale restaurant with regional cuisine that changes with the seasons. First glance at the menu revealed a few interesting west coast...
On my most recent trip to Ottawa, Ontatrio I spent five days touring the city searching for my favourite things. Along the way, of course, I had to try out many restaurants. My favourite Ottawa restaurant was definitely Zen Kitchen. Owners Caroline Ishii and Dave Loan have a TV show on the W Network (The Restaurant...
I had an extra few hours on Sunday morning before the drive back to Edmonton to catch my flight home. I was spending the weekend at the Jasper Park Lodge to experience Malanka, the Ukrainian New Year, as well as do a few outdoor things like skating on Lake Mildred and skiing on Marmot...
The previous blog entries about the Vohon Ukrainian Dance Ensemble, and video clips of Bukovynian dance and the Hopak were all performances by Ukrainian dancers. The following two clips were also shot during Malanka (Ukrainian New Year) celebrations at the Jasper Park Lodge but they are part of the Kolomyjka, where a group of...
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