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Weather, weather, weather!!!
Weather, weather, weather!!! A Jamaican friend of mine once commented on how funny it was to hear Canadians asking what the weather would be like in Jamaica. Except in hurricane season, the response would always be the same, “Today should … Continue reading
Posted in Canada Explorer
Tagged 70 Stonehaven Drive Kanata Ontario, bikini, canadians, chill, cuba, Dominican Republic, Mexico, new year, Ontario, Ottawa, Ottawa River, Polar Bear Dip, polar bear swim, Sears Great Canadain Chill, southern climates, Stonehaven Manor, The CHILL, weather, weather comparisons, weather weather weather, winter weather
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Some days are just like that!
Today is the first day of the first work week of a New Year. For some, it is back to the normal work schedule. For those in government offices and financial institutions,it is a holiday in lieu of New Year’s … Continue reading
Another trip to Toronto, Ontario
Another trip to Toronto, Ontario We had decided on spending a couple of days in Toronto between Christmas and New Year’s. Weather is always a consideration at this time of the year so, right on schedule, we had a night … Continue reading
Posted in Canada Explorer, Ontario, Toronto
Tagged Buildings at night, Christmas, city hall, freezing rain, hotele escalator, medieval times, Nathan Phillips Square, new year, night of snow, night photography, postcard, sheraton centre toronto, sheraton centre toronto hotel, Sheraton Hotel, skating rink, Snow man, snow plows, snow-covered streets, snowman, toronto ontario, tripod, winter weather
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Trying out a new (old) lens: Nikkor-H 28mm f3.5
Nikkor-H 28mm f3.5: I purchased another vintage lens today. It has definitely seen better days and has lots of wear but it still works, so I will find a place for it in my bag on those days when I … Continue reading
Posted in Canada Explorer, Ontario, Ottawa
Tagged Andrew Bell Park, bell park, Britannia Beach, chilling experience, dock, hole in the ice, image, mf, Nepean, new year, nikkor, Nikkor-H 28mm f 3.5, Nikon, Ontario, Ottawa, Ottawa River, park, parking lot, photos, polar bear plunge, snow and ice
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Polar Bear Jump – Video and Additional Photos
As promised, here is a short video from this year’s Polar Bear Jump into the Ottawa River. Click on the image below and shiver along with the participants. Polar Bear Jump – Video and Additional Photos Below is a collection … Continue reading
Posted in Canada Explorer, Home and About, Ontario, Ottawa
Tagged 4m, additional photos, bathing suit, bear jump, Britannia Beach, cancer, chill, CHILL 2011, cold, cold water, fun, giant teddy, Great Canadian Chill, hi five, hole in the ice, ice, ice fishing, new year, New Year's Day, Ontario, Ottawa, Ottawa River, participants, polar bear, polar bear jump, polar bear swim, river, rush, sears, Sears Great Canadian Chill, teddy bear, tents, The CHILL, winter
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Polar Bear Jump – New Years Day – Ottawa
Polar Bear Jump – New Years Day – Ottawa In support of Stopping Children’s Cancer, SEARS holds the Great Canadian Chill. This year, the event was located at Britannia Beach. (Location) The Great Canadian Chill is basically a Polar Bear … Continue reading
Posted in Canada Explorer, Home and About, Ontario, Ottawa
Tagged 4m, bathing suit, bear jump, cancer, chill, CHILL 2011, cold, cold water, giant teddy, Great Canadian Chill, hi five, hole in the ice, ice, ice fishing, new year, New Year's Day, Ottawa, Ottawa River, participants, polar bear, polar bear swim, river, rush, sears, Sears Great Canadian Chill, teddy bear, tents
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Polar Bear Swim – New Year’s Day – Britannia Beach, Ottawa, Ontario
Polar Bear Swim – New Year’s Day, 2011 – Ottawa, Ontario Update: THe cold water is waiting for the 2012 event – see our 2012 blog Graeme and I and my father got to Britannia Beach (Location) this morning for … Continue reading
Posted in Canada Explorer, Home and About, Ontario, Ottawa
Tagged 4m, bathing suit, bear jump, Britannia Beach, cancer, Children's cancer research, chill, CHILL 2011, cold, cold water, giant teddy, Great Canadian Chill, hi five, hole in the ice, ice, ice fishing, new year, New Year's Day, Ontario, Ottawa, Ottawa River, participants, polar bear, polar bear swim, river, rush, sears, Sears Great Canadian Chill, teddy bear, tents, The CHILL
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