Monthly Archives: February 2012

Winterlude 2012 – Skating on the Rideau Canal

Posted on February 5, 2012 by Ron

Winterlude 2012 – Skating on the Rideau Canal The Rideau Canal is billed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and maintains bragging rights as the World’s largest skating rink. In a good year, the frozen canal surface provides an enjoyable … Continue reading →

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A Short Visit to the Shirley’s Bay Feeders

Posted on February 4, 2012 by Ron

A Short Visit to the Shirley’s Bay Feeders Graeme and I had spent some time photographing the ice sculptures at Confederation Park. On the way home from there, I decided to take a short detour to Shirley’s Bay ,where I … Continue reading →

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Winterlude 2012 – Canada’s National Capital Region – Confederation Park in the Daylight

Posted on February 4, 2012 by Ron

– February 4th – Winterlude 2012 – Canada’s National Capital Region – Confederation Park in the Daylight The previous night I enjoyed watching the fireworks and then heading over to Confederation Park (location) to see the carvers in action. Lots … Continue reading →

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Ice Carving – Winterlude 2012 – Confederation Park, Ottawa, Ontario

Posted on February 4, 2012 by Ron

– February 3rd, 2012 – Ice Carving – Winterlude 2012 (Bal de Neige) – Confederation Park, Ottawa, Ontario After standing on Parliament Hill watching the Winterlude opening fireworks display, we headed over to Confederation Park (location) to see how the … Continue reading →

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Fireworks at Winterlude 2012

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Ron

Fireworks at Winterlude 2012 in Canada’s National Capital. This year I set up my tripod and camera at the back of the crowd that had gathered between the Parliament Buildings and the river.

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Winterlude 2012 – National Capital Commission – Ottawa/Gatineau

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Ron

Winterlude 2012 – National Capital Commission – Ottawa/Gatineau Today marks the first day of The National Capital Commission winter festival, “Winterlude”. Where: Ottawa, Ontario & Gatineau, Quebec (former Hull, Quebec). During the period of festivities there are activities in many … Continue reading →

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Happy Ground Hog Day – Feb 2nd

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Ron

Happy Ground Hog Day – February 2nd, 2012

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