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AMERICAS
Canadian Museum of Civilization
I never thought I’d spend so long in a museum. About 4-5 hours of exploring the wonders of Canadian Heritage, Multiculturalism and Japanese Innovation. Surprisingly, my favorite part of the museum was the Children’s portion. A wonderland of whimsical novelties. Canadian Museum of Civilization – 100 Laurier Street Gatineau, Quebec K1A 0M8 “Be a kid again; … Continue reading
In The City That Never Sleeps [Manhattan, New York]
With a limited time in New York, I really wish I could have had a couple more days to explore the city. But within just a few days I saw a lot and just took in the city. The liveliness of the New York City is simply contagious. 1. The Holland Tunnel – Felt like … Continue reading
St. Catherine Street, Montreal, Quebec
The Best Thing about Ottawa is that it’s so close to Montreal;). I absolutely fell in love with this city. It has history, culture, and a distinct vibe that’s just unique to Montreal. Churches, Shopping, Art… it’s all about soaking in the city:).
CANADA DAY in the Nation Capital [2011]
The Streets of Downtown Ottawa: My first Canada Day Celebration in the Nation’s Capital and I’m greeted by the patriotic spirit flooding down the streets of Rideau. I think the last Canada Day that wasn’t just another day off to me was all the way back when I was in Elementary School. Now, I’m in … Continue reading
HYPE FOR A CAUSE: Project CanBuild Ottawa
The CanBuild Food Drive @ Research In Motion: Working in a globally known company, we realize that we are extremely fortunate to be in a position where being able to afford 3 meals a day is not a constant challenge. When we think about people starving around the world, we may think about all the … Continue reading
Goldridge Park, Kanata, Ontario
Sometimes it’s difficult to appreciate solitude when you’re from the city because the sound of nature is quite eerie. But it was refreshing to wake up in the morning and walk around the park. Just lush green surroundings, tall trees, and vibrant flowers. After the Below Zero Weather and Snow-Buried Streets, Summer in Ottawa is … Continue reading
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