This year, in honor of the sesquicentennial, Ottawa has undergone many changes, one of them being the addition of the new LRT (Light Rail Transit) line that connects the far corners of the city. It is not yet ready for use, but the station has already been unveiled in the form of a sound and […]
Canada 150
La Machine – Kumo and Long Ma take on Ottawa
The spider and dragon-horse duo from France, Kumo and Long Ma, awoke from their deep sleeps to roam the streets of Ottawa this summer and fulfill their final mission. Kumo was perched on the roof of Notre Dame, waiting to pounce on his prey – at least that’s what I thought. In reality, Kumo’s descent […]
Canada 150!
Since I arrived in Ottawa, all the city’s events seemed to have been leading up to the 150th anniversary of Canada’s independence, Canada Day. It took place on July 1st and an air of anticipation was noticeable during the days prior. Surprisingly, many locals decided to opt out of the celebrations and instead traveled elsewhere […]