tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post6001328973812384195..comments2024-03-16T20:29:10.881-04:00Comments on Travel with Kevin and Ruth: Happy Canada Day!Kevin Readhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-70371618591300440132016-07-03T09:25:17.878-04:002016-07-03T09:25:17.878-04:00Thx Ruth! will post a blog about my experiences la...Thx Ruth! will post a blog about my experiences later this summer.<br />http://lalaironwheels.blogspot.com/Terri Reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10987478388396128245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-4159136277461732342016-07-03T09:03:48.004-04:002016-07-03T09:03:48.004-04:00The library is part of the parliament buildings an...The library is part of the parliament buildings and is part of the Centre Block Tour. The tours are free but you have to register for them, not sure if you can do it on line or not, if not then they have a Vistor's Centre where you can register. If you like art there is always the Art Gallery but it is a bit pricey to get in, in fact most of the museums are a bit pricey. I think Thursday evenings they are free but not sure anymore about that. Biking in Ottawa is fantastic, there is the Rideau Canal, Ottawa River Parkway, the Airport Parkway and across the Ottawa River in Quebec you have Gatineau Park. Also kayaking on the Rideau Canal, the Ottawa River or Rideau River. Walking in the Market area and just all around the downtown area. You should like staying in the old jail, it is pretty interesting. Can't really think of anything else off hand but don't hesitate to send us an email if you have any other questions about the area.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-39714063258120308432016-07-02T15:56:54.579-04:002016-07-02T15:56:54.579-04:00Ruth, I will put the library on my list. Plan to b...Ruth, I will put the library on my list. Plan to be in Ottawa for the approx mth of August, staying at hostel (old jail), with bike and kayak, too. Any other suggestions?Terri Reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10987478388396128245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-52465296319559097022016-07-02T09:15:30.225-04:002016-07-02T09:15:30.225-04:00The Parliament building in Victoria is the provinc...The Parliament building in Victoria is the provincial parliament and is a beautiful building but the Parliament buildings in Ottawa is the national parliament and is amazing to see, especially the library.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-83108358722335586972016-07-02T09:13:23.053-04:002016-07-02T09:13:23.053-04:00Highly recommend a visit to Ottawa, you will not b...Highly recommend a visit to Ottawa, you will not be disappointed. We toured the Gaspe Peninsula back in the summer of 2008 on our way back from Nova Scotia to Ottawa. I wish we had more time to spend there, it really is a pretty area.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-34279641389620176972016-07-02T09:11:05.452-04:002016-07-02T09:11:05.452-04:00Thanks Paul and Marsha. Everyone here is celebrati...Thanks Paul and Marsha. Everyone here is celebrating the entire weekend! :-)Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-35630915077625907442016-07-02T09:10:18.818-04:002016-07-02T09:10:18.818-04:00Well done Dugg! Ottawa has always been great for b...Well done Dugg! Ottawa has always been great for biking. They have miles and miles of bike paths and they get used a lot.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-39245810356162035912016-07-02T09:09:06.135-04:002016-07-02T09:09:06.135-04:00Thanks Peter we had a busy day but it was a good o...Thanks Peter we had a busy day but it was a good one. Ottawa should definitely be on your list of cities to visit. :-)Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-49804744241818646552016-07-02T09:07:45.939-04:002016-07-02T09:07:45.939-04:00Expo 67 was in Montreal not Ottawa but glad that y...Expo 67 was in Montreal not Ottawa but glad that you have been to visit Ottawa.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-8859007619565471362016-07-02T09:06:42.418-04:002016-07-02T09:06:42.418-04:00Highly recommend a tour of the parliament building...Highly recommend a tour of the parliament buildings! The library is amazing to see and the tour is free.<br /><br />Hope you had a great Canada Day. Ours was busy but everyone had a great time and the weather was beautiful.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-13386053103996096002016-07-01T20:30:30.135-04:002016-07-01T20:30:30.135-04:00I've been to the Parliament building in Victor... I've been to the Parliament building in Victoria and it's lovely.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07036524099669735252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-33894293397490037862016-07-01T20:16:38.137-04:002016-07-01T20:16:38.137-04:00Haven't been there or Quebec, darn it. We wan...Haven't been there or Quebec, darn it. We wanted to get into the Gaspe Peninsula this year, but ... guess that's not gonna happen anytime soon. Next year we may spend some time in BC (again). That's a lot closer to us in California.Nickie and Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11566506168550004304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-67307614321398551402016-07-01T16:26:15.209-04:002016-07-01T16:26:15.209-04:00Thank you Michelle, even when I read through the p...Thank you Michelle, even when I read through the post I missed that error. It has now been corrected. :-)Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-6872347805657623522016-07-01T14:58:57.215-04:002016-07-01T14:58:57.215-04:00The Rideau "Canal" runs through OttawaThe Rideau "Canal" runs through OttawaMichellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16047935560358260037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-7654152518843488142016-07-01T14:55:13.461-04:002016-07-01T14:55:13.461-04:00Gorgeous photos. Happy Canada day...or is it weeke...Gorgeous photos. Happy Canada day...or is it weekend? I vote celebrate the entire weekend.Paul and Marsha Weaver OCT. 17, 2009https://www.blogger.com/profile/04066424117005030170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-22886929080962203562016-07-01T14:18:32.991-04:002016-07-01T14:18:32.991-04:00Visited Ottawa around 1990 on business. Flew my b...Visited Ottawa around 1990 on business. Flew my bike there, rode in from the airport, biked the Rideau and the Gatineau park as well. Beautiful place!Doughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15974453598992131798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-65813613596272267862016-07-01T13:45:19.980-04:002016-07-01T13:45:19.980-04:00Lol...but you asked me to send you some of our rai...Lol...but you asked me to send you some of our rain!Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-59875013910277749092016-07-01T13:41:29.015-04:002016-07-01T13:41:29.015-04:00Great pictures of the downtown area! Unfortunatel...Great pictures of the downtown area! Unfortunately, it is supposed to rain this afternoon and evening!Elspeth Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01412631907112053091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-52923248419875875262016-07-01T13:09:17.633-04:002016-07-01T13:09:17.633-04:00Happy Canada day to you both! Ottawa looks beautif...Happy Canada day to you both! Ottawa looks beautiful and someday we will visit.Peter Kouwenhovenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10197113786491782884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-70113971259511745272016-07-01T12:33:09.968-04:002016-07-01T12:33:09.968-04:00Happy Canada Day to you as well, Have been there m...Happy Canada Day to you as well, Have been there many times even there for Expo 67 and visited relatives there a few times over the years as well.our awesome travelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13031755671050584629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-543021421296155592016-07-01T12:29:08.123-04:002016-07-01T12:29:08.123-04:00We were in Ottawa last summer ever so briefly, but...We were in Ottawa last summer ever so briefly, but haven't been around the capital buildings in a long time. Might be time to go back.<br />Nice pics. Thanks for sharing, and Happy Canada Day. <br />Hope you don't have to work too hard. Previous comment deleted, since I forgot to proof read. *sigh*Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03523653271715366168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-3436856155123665702016-07-01T12:28:14.517-04:002016-07-01T12:28:14.517-04:00Agreed. Flying within Canada is ridiculously expen...Agreed. Flying within Canada is ridiculously expensive. Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-26204041060738815292016-07-01T12:12:38.518-04:002016-07-01T12:12:38.518-04:00I have never been to Ottawa, only Toronto and King...I have never been to Ottawa, only Toronto and Kingston. I really want to go to Montreal and Ottawa - a future trip at some point. I hate to say it but when we can fly more cheaply to Europe than across Canada that surely bites the big one. Cheapchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15158208632054014311noreply@blogger.com