The Ottawa Rideau Canal, which first opened in 1832, is North America’s oldest continually operating canal system. The Rideau River was given the algonquian name Pasapkedjiwanong, which means “river that…
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Why is Ottawa the capital of Canada?
Read moreWhen asked to name Australia’s capital city, most people would answer Sydney or Melbourne. Strangely, their capital city is not one of their most populated or famous; it is actually…
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The best views of Colombia’s capital, at 3,200 meters above sea level
Read more“When it comes to life, the critical thing is whether you take things for granted or take them with gratitude” Gilbert K. Chesterton I was born and raised…
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Top 10 things to do in Ottawa during winter
Read moreWinter in Ottawa, Ontario, is a once in a lifetime experience that you must put on your bucket list. The high-rise buildings, hitting the light as the sun goes down,…