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Views of Ottawa: Ottawa River Views
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    • Bwana_Brown
  • Updated By Bwana_Brown on October 21, 2006
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    • Alexandra Bridge to Hull & Major's Hill Park - Ottawa
    Alexandra Bridge to Hull &
    Major's Hill Park
    by Bwana_Brown, 1 more photos
    As Sue and I continued our clockwise walk around the Parliament Buildings, their location high above the Ottawa River provided some panoramic views of the city, as well as across the river into Hull, Quebec. This scene shows the Royal Alexandra Bridge which, at 565-m (1850-ft), was the 4th longest steel cantilever bridge in the world when it was opened in 1901. Although originally built for rail and trolley traffic, it was converted to road and pedestrian use in the 1950s. Today, two of its three lanes are dedicated to vehicles while the third lane is part of the Trans-Canada Trail system, for the exclusive use of bicycles and pedestrians.

    The little spot of green on the near shore where the bridge lands is part of Major's Hill Park, one of the oldest in the city, having been established in 1874. Beautifully located beside the river and filled with stately trees, it is a popular spot with locals and tourists because of its great views looking toward Parliament Hill and taking in the various river activities.

    Swinging our gaze a bit further to the right (2nd pic) revealed the impressive new (1988) National Gallery of Canada dominating the landscape. A legacy of former Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau, it concentrates on Canadian art and features a wide collection of sculptures, paintings and drawings. Standing nearby, but dwarfed by the National Gallery, is a historic monument, the Notre Dame Cathedral Basilica. This oldest surviving church in Ottawa was first built in 1841 as a simple church with alterations progressing in stages until it reached cathedral status in 1885.

    Once we finished our walkabout, we were going to head that way for a closer look at that part of Ottawa, but we ran out of time along the way and ended up enjoying a magnificent lunchtime Thai meal in the ByWard Market area not far away from these scenes.

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  • Directions: Along Sussex Drive and the Ottawa River, not far from the Bytown Market area.
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    Views of Ottawa: View from Parliament
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    • Wolverine_13
  • By Wolverine_13 on December 29, 2003
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    • View from behind Parliament - Ottawa
    View from behind Parliament
    by Wolverine_13
    Shown here is the view of the Alexandra Bridge from the Parliament Buildings. On the opposite side of the river is Hull, and in the distance are the Gatineau Hills. French is the dominant language in Hull, as in most other parts of Quebec, though English is widely spoken at tourist attractions and federal government buildings. Many people in Hull are bilingual, but visitors shouldn't assume everyone is, and should be aware that language is sometimes a sensitive issue. An effort to speak French is usually appreciated.

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    Views of Ottawa: Fall Rhapsody
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  • By kenHuocj on October 12, 2003
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    • typical walks everywhere - Ottawa
    typical walks everywhere
    by kenHuocj
    it's time of year in Canda andn other countries in these northern latitudes with the seasonal moevmnet of cooler airs from the Arctic that brings with it the wondrous works of Mother Nature;

    my walk along the Gatineau Hills this week and the Ottawa river yesterday morning confirmed the need for fresh air and excercise to keep body and mind ready for action and not clogged by cholesterol and its various equivilents:

    they refresh and invigorate the spirits;
    with the silence and sounds of nature we shed the baggae not unilke that if our overhyped consumer materialism.

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  • Directions: accesible everywhere, metres from any bus-stop
  • Website: http://www.canadascapital.gc.ca/gatineau/outdoor_activities/fall_rhapsody_e.asp
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    Views of Ottawa: Old Nicholas Street Jail
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  • By Wolverine_13 on December 29, 2003
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    • Old Nicholas Street Jail - Ottawa
    Old Nicholas Street Jail
    by Wolverine_13
    Gatineau Park also contains a number of lakes including this small one just off from Meech Lake. The latter is less familiar to Canadians as a lake than as the name of a constitutional proposal, which so divided the country that for a while in the early '90s Canada's future was in doubt. The constitutional deal was hammered out in secret and seclusion by then Prime Minister Brian Mulroney and the provincial premiers at a government retreat not far from where the above picture was taken. Signs are posted throughout this area warning that nudism is prohibited in Gatineau Park -- just in case you were planning to drop in on the government retreat in your birthday suit!

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    Views of Ottawa: Nepean Point!
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    • NC_Ziggy
  • Updated By NC_Ziggy on January 31, 2006
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    • ZoomZoomZoom! - Ottawa
    ZoomZoomZoom!
    by NC_Ziggy
    Again another photographic opportunity presented itself from this vantage point. This time it was a far away statue that was unknown to me at the time. In researching exactly what I had pictures of, I found this place to be Nepean Point and the statue that of the explorer Samuel de Champlain. I wish I could tell you more, but this trip allowed more time for photos than facts. So, I will leave it to others who are certainly more qualified than me to provide you with greater detail. I'm just thankful for a beautiful day with such sights for the taking!

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    Views of Ottawa: Duane's View
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  • Updated By duanestorey on April 10, 2003
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    • Duane's View at Night - Ottawa
    Duane's View at Night
    by duanestorey
    There's a spot in Ottawa that I'm henceforth naming my view, since I used to come here when I was down and just stare out at the canal. The view is majestic: from here you can see the Parliament Buildings, the Ottawa Congress Center, the Rideau Center, the Rideau Canal, The National Arts Center and the Locks.

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  • Directions: Head North on Elgin, then head over the Mackenzie Bridge to the Rideau Center.
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    Views of Ottawa: A View into Quebec!
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  • Updated By NC_Ziggy on January 29, 2006
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    • Just Across the Ottawa River lies Quebec - Ottawa
    Just Across the Ottawa River
    lies Quebec
    by NC_Ziggy
    Well now! Who knew? Though I didn't realize it at the time, I'm beginning to learn that this page building business can be quite educational as the view to the other side of the Ottawa River provided a glimpse into the province of Quebec! And, if you listen carefully you can hear French being spoken too! ;-)

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    Views of Ottawa: U.S. Embassy
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  • Updated By NC_Ziggy on January 29, 2006
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    • The American Flag flying in Canada - Ottawa
    The American Flag flying in
    Canada
    by NC_Ziggy
    This is the second picture taken in this area and I'm not sure why the sight of it prompted me to take this photo, but it did. I suppose it seemed a bit strange to realize that I was in Canada and on "foreign" soil. It didn't feel foreign to me. Perhaps this is the place for some commentary...

    Canada and the U.S. are very much alike. This may cause angst for some Canadians but I prefer to think of it as complimentary. Both countries are created by immigrants and their original inhabitants were Native Americans. Both have democratic governments. In short, there are far more similarities than differences and I have yet to meet an unfriendly Canadian. I hope that they might say the same of us!

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    Views of Ottawa: Peace Keepers Monument
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  • By NC_Ziggy on January 29, 2006
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    • Zoom is a Good Thing! - Ottawa
    Zoom is a Good Thing!
    by NC_Ziggy
    Canadians can be proud of their long heritage of participating in efforts to bring peace between squabbling parties. It is a noble and worthy endeavor which probably is greatly unappreciated, but very necessary. Cudos to Canada!

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    Views of Ottawa: Exemplary Architecture
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  • By NC_Ziggy on January 29, 2006
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    • Canadian Customs Building - Ottawa
    Canadian Customs Building
    by NC_Ziggy
    This was the first picture taken as I walked up the stairs from the Byward Market into this wonderful place to view Ottawa. I could be mistaken, but I do believe this building is the Canadian Customs office. It is located directly across the street from the Fairmont Chateau Laurier Hotel.

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