Tag Archives: Ontario

Canadian Tulip Festival – Day 2

Posted on May 7, 2011 by Ron

The sun was shining today . At least, for awhile it was. That was all that was needed for some of the tulip beds to start showing their colours. Being Saturday, it meant that there were quite a few people … Continue reading →

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A Bit Of Canadian Transportation History: Bricklin SV1 and CCM Marauder

Posted on May 7, 2011 by Graeme

A couple of the items that showed up at the Canadian Museum of Science and Technology when I was there demonstrating telescopes and discussing astrophotography.

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Magnolias and more.

Posted on May 6, 2011 by Ron

Today was the official first day of the Canadian Tulip Festival.  Someone forgot to tell the tulips:-). Those tulips that might have been opened in the morning when the sun was shining, were closed in the afternoon as the clouds … Continue reading →

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Trillium Woods Trail, Kanata, Ontario

Posted on May 6, 2011 by Ron

Today, was the first day of the Canadian Tulip Festival, and I was heading down to Dow’s Lake to see how the tulips in the formal display beds were doing. Before going that way, though, I decided to take a … Continue reading →

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Canadian Tulip Festival starts May 6th, 2011

Posted on May 5, 2011 by Ron

There are about 2 million publicly planted tulips in Ottawa just waiting to entertain residents and tourists alike when they burst into bloom. This year’s tulip festival takes place in Ottawa from May 6-23, 2011. My blog entries from Day … Continue reading →

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Kanata Badminton Club – Y/E Banquet and AGM

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Ron

Once again this year, I had the enjoyment of playing an MC type of role for the Kanata Badminton Club banquet and AGM. We had a really good turn out this year with lots of pizza and wings and assorted … Continue reading →

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A bit of adventure on the Jock River

Posted on May 1, 2011 by Ron

Early in the year, the Jock River hosts the Jock River Canoe/Kayak 2011 race. Today was not a race! Today was the first of two leisurely excursions back into the Richmond fen with the Friends of the Jock River organization. … Continue reading →

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First Bike-ride of the Year

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Graeme

First Bike-ride of the Year Okay so I know my Dad has already biked most of Florida. But I’m just starting this year as a combination of weather and illness lead to a slow start. Decided to go along the … Continue reading →

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Bates Island and the Ottawa River revisited

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Ron

After enjoying being out in the sunshine with the dogs at the Bruce Pit Dog Park, I headed over to the Ottawa River and Bates Island. It was a nice day and water conditions were perfect for those who like … Continue reading →

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Bruce Pit Dog Park, Ottawa, Ontario

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Ron

My wife was visiting a friend in nearby hospital so that gave a bit of time to break in a new pair of shoes. I headed over to the Bruce Pit (Location) and started walking. Part of the Bruce Pit … Continue reading →

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