I love social history. I love war history. I love Canada. So basically the Canadian National War Museum is my idea of heaven. I have been a few times over the years on my many different trips to Ottawa, but I have not been since they did their major renovation a number of years ago. … More Canadian National War Museum – my new dream job
On January 2, 1908, Governor General Earl Grey activated the press to strike the Dominion’s first domestically produced coin, a fifty-cent piece. The Ottawa branch of Britain’s Royal Mint was officially open for business. In 1931, the heritage building on Sussex Drive, the surrounding land and the entire minting enterprise passed into Canadian hands, making the … More The Royal Mint, and I don’t mean Fresh Breath
Or what it is more commonly known as The Rideau Canal. The Rideau Canal was opened in 1832 as a precaution in case of war with the United States, which would provide safe passage for boats traveling long canal. It stretches from Ottawa, to the Ottawa River to the city of Kingston, and down into … More Ottawa’s Curtain
A new art piece was put in right beside the parliament buildings, and it was to commemorate the 5 famous Albertan woman who came together in the 1880/90’s, and went all the way up to the supreme court of Canada to have it recognized that women are in fact persons. This paved the way for many women, … More Women are Persons! Surprise!
A visit to the capital of Canada would not be complete without a visit to the Parliament Buildings. Fun Fact: Ottawa was chosen over Toronto, Montreal and Kingston History of the Parliament Buildings Sadly, we were not allowed to go inside of the Parliament Buildings, I was told that a number of years ago you … More Parliament Buildings
The National War Memorial, also know as “The Response” is a moving, beautiful, and sad memorial made of bronze and stone. This memorial was ericted in 1939, in memory of the First World War. It has been rededicated to include the Second World War, the Korean War, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, South African War … More The National War Memorial
Treats! Food! Produce! Galore! On my trip to Ottawa it would be a crime not to visit the ByWard Market. For those of you who are unfamiliar with the ByWard Market itself is Canada’s oldest continuously running farmers market. It has a small market inside the main building in the square, but the majority of … More The ByWard Market
The past week I visited Ottawa, the capital of Canada. I was their to have a girls trip with my mom and visit my best friend who is in teachers college there. So, I have decided to dedicate the next few blog post to the museums and galleries I visited on my trip. First – … More A Week In Ottawa
October 19th, was a pretty amazing day to be a Canadian. First – The Jays won 8-11! Second – The devil incarnated (Harper) was finally ousted by Canadians during the election Third – Justin Trudeau aka Trudeau 2.0 got a majority government Fourth – Drake released his new video to Hotline Bling Fifth – They announced … More October 19th
Taylor Swift!!!!! 😀 So this past Friday I went to my 3rd T-Swift concert! Her 1989 World Tour to be exact, and it was AMAZING! She had two different opening act’s Shawn Mendas ( who is from Toronto! Represent!) and Vince Joy. I was familiar with Mendas, but I did not know who Joy was until he … More Taylor Swift Concert, and no I’m not too old.
Culture in a city 