Tag Archives: Ontario

Ottawa Winterlude 2013 – Ice Sculptures

Posted on February 2, 2013 by Ron

Ottawa Winterlude 2013 – Ice Sculptures A retroactive post – We started off our downtown visit with a stop at the Rideau Center and then we were off to the NAC to purchase tickets for an upcoming performance and then … Continue reading →

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South March Highlands Conservation Forest – Brady Trailhead

Posted on October 8, 2012 by Ron

South March Highlands Conservation Forest – Brady Trailhead Graeme just moved into his new house at the start of the month and was determined to host Thanksgiving dinner this year.  I knew that they wouldn’t need my help in the … Continue reading →

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August Birthday Party – Forest Hill, Kanata

Posted on August 17, 2012 by Ron

August Birthday Party – Forest Hill, Kanata My father turned 94 y.o. this month and we had a family birthday party for him on the patio of Forest Hill Long Term Care Facility. My father enjoyed large piece of ice … Continue reading →

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The Cecropia Moth (Hyalophora cecropia)

Posted on May 30, 2012 by Ron

The Cecropia Moth (Hyalophora cecropia) May 26th, 2012 – I had dropped some members of my family off on one of the side streets so that they could start looking at what was being offered for sale at the Annual … Continue reading →

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Marlborough Forest , Ottawa – O’Neil Road Access Point

Posted on April 6, 2012 by Ron

Marlborough Forest , Ottawa – O’Neil Road Access Point After  our visit to the Cedar Grove Trail, we decided to head north along Dwyer Hill Road and check out the O’Neil Road Access Point. 

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A Beetle

Posted on March 31, 2012 by Ron

A Beetle – European Ground Beetle – Purple-rimmed Carabus – Carabus nemoralis Whenever I go out for one of my nature walks, it seems that I end up with a new creature that I haven’t met before.

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The Winter Quiet of Mer Bleue, Ottawa, Ontario

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Ron

The Winter Quiet of Mer Bleue, Ottawa, Ontario Wednesday was one of those heavily overcast, foggy, misty kind of days with the temperature hovering around the freezing point. I was on the east side of Ottawa on other business and, … Continue reading →

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Winterlude 2012 – Ice Sculptures

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Ron

Winterlude 2012 – Ice Sculptures Feb 6th – 2012 – One day of +6C temperatures and clear blue skies with lots of sunshine took a quick toll on the smaller sculptures out in the open by the fountain in Confederation … Continue reading →

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Ottawa Valley Aquarium Society GIANT AUCTION – March 4th, 2012

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Ron

Ottawa Valley Aquarium Society GIANT AUCTION – March 4th, 2012 Update: March 4th, 2012 – The 2012 version of the OVAS GIANT AUCTION is now over. To see what happened, take a look here: Ottawa Valley Aquarium Society Giant Auction … Continue reading →

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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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