Ottawa 1

We had the kids for an extended period in their summer break and spent a couple of days in Ottawa, Canada's capital and then at a friend's cottage just south of Bancroft. Ottawa reminded me a lot of Sydney - a major city that's not overwhelming in size or scope.

the peace flame outside Canada's parliament house in Ottawa

I'm pretty sure this is the Canadian seat of government

random streets in the Ottawa - I love old buildings

Standing outside the Canadian equivalent of the Reserve Bank

pretty flowers street side in Ottawa

the mall