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Ottawa RibFest

Ottawa RibFest It would be a busy weekend with both the ribfest and the dragonboat festival vying for my attention. On Wednesday I was at the final tune-up practice of the CFUW – Ottawa dragonboat team and now on Thursday … Continue reading

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Winterlude 2012 – Skating on the Rideau Canal

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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Skating on the Rideau Canal 2011

The Rideau Canal is considered to be the World’s largest skating rink and is a central feature of activities during Canada’s National Capital Region’s winter festival “Winterlude”.  The weather was nice on the weekend so I joined my wife and … Continue reading

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Skating on the Rideau Canal – 2006

Skating on the Rideau Canal – 2006 Although ice skates are the most common form of transportation on the frozen stretches of the Rideau Canal and Dow’s Lake, they are certainly not the only method. All of that exercise might … Continue reading

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