Monthly Archives: August 2008

Gatineau Hot Air Balloon Festival (Festival de montgolfi̬res de Gatineau) Р2008

Posted on August 30, 2008 by Ron

We had been sitting on the opposite bank of the Ottawa River for quite some time waiting for the first balloons to become airborne. Although the weather was nice for humans, there was too much of a breeze for the … Continue reading →

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Ottawa River Boating

Posted on August 30, 2008 by Ron

We were waiting for the lift-off of the hot air balloons across the river from the launch site of the Gatineau Hot Air Balloon Festival (Festival de montgolfières de Gatineau). The skies were nice and clear, the weather for spectators … Continue reading →

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Holiday time, Big Rideau Lake, Rideau River System, Ontario

Posted on August 1, 2008 by Ron

Holiday time, Big Rideau Lake, Rideau River System, Ontario Today we packed the car and headed out for a few days of holiday time on the Big Rideau Lake which is part of the Rideau River system. Packing, driving and … Continue reading →

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