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#268575 - 01/11/2005 15:51 Ottawa Bound... what to do???
ShadowMan
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Registered: 09/06/1999
Posts: 559
Loc: Newfoundland, Canada
Hey all,

We are heading to Ottawa for the upcoming long weekend (in Canada, Nov 11th is a holiday). We have the full day of the 10th to drive around and see whatever we want. We have already been to Parliament Hill, the Mint, the War Museum, the big Museum (Civilization??) in Gatineau and a few other things.

I'm trying to find something different and interesting to see while we are there. Flying around in Google Earth has left me a little unimpressed so far.

Does anyone (Mark??) have any ideas to offer? Maybe Mark's workshop would be interesting...

TIA!

Rene
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#268576 - 01/11/2005 16:16 Re: Ottawa Bound... what to do??? [Re: ShadowMan]
jimhogan
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Registered: 06/10/1999
Posts: 2591
Loc: Seattle, WA, U.S.A.
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I'm trying to find something different and interesting to see while we are there.

Ottawa is pretty notorious for its euphemistically named "coffee shops" where you can sit in a low-key atmosphere and try out some Numero Uno, #2 Amber, or, if you think you are hard core enough, some #3.

You'll have to ask around, but these spots aren't hard to find.
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#268577 - 01/11/2005 17:50 Re: Ottawa Bound... what to do??? [Re: jimhogan]
wfaulk
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Registered: 25/12/2000
Posts: 16706
Loc: Raleigh, NC US
Maple syrup?
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#268578 - 01/11/2005 18:11 Re: Ottawa Bound... what to do??? [Re: wfaulk]
jimhogan
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Registered: 06/10/1999
Posts: 2591
Loc: Seattle, WA, U.S.A.
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Maple syrup?

Yup. The hard stuff.
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#268579 - 01/11/2005 18:20 Re: Ottawa Bound... what to do??? [Re: jimhogan]
tfabris
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Registered: 20/12/1999
Posts: 31600
Loc: Seattle, WA
God, I love this BBS.
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#268580 - 01/11/2005 22:57 Re: Ottawa Bound... what to do??? [Re: jimhogan]
mlord
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Registered: 29/08/2000
Posts: 14496
Loc: Canada
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I'm trying to find something different and interesting to see while we are there.

Ottawa is pretty notorious for its euphemistically named "coffee shops" where you can sit in a low-key atmosphere and try out some Numero Uno, #2 Amber, or, if you think you are hard core enough, some #3.

You'll have to ask around, but these spots aren't hard to find.


I think you're confusing us with our west coast cousin, Whistler.

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#268581 - 01/11/2005 23:20 Re: Ottawa Bound... what to do??? [Re: ShadowMan]
mlord
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Registered: 29/08/2000
Posts: 14496
Loc: Canada
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Does anyone (Mark??) have any ideas to offer? Maybe Mark's workshop would be interesting...


Well, I certainly do find it interesting down there!

SWMBO & I have plans to be in Toronto that weekend, but when I get back (I'm working in Belleville this week), we'll suss up the situation and consider swapping weekends. If I'm in town, we certainly must get together for a geocache at the very least.

Cheers

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#268582 - 02/11/2005 03:19 Re: Ottawa Bound... what to do??? [Re: ShadowMan]
phillos
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Registered: 07/09/2001
Posts: 25
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Hey all,

We are heading to Ottawa for the upcoming long weekend (in Canada, Nov 11th is a holiday). We have the full day of the 10th to drive around and see whatever we want. We have already been to Parliament Hill, the Mint, the War Museum, the big Museum (Civilization??) in Gatineau and a few other things.

I'm trying to find something different and interesting to see while we are there. Flying around in Google Earth has left me a little unimpressed so far.

Does anyone (Mark??) have any ideas to offer? Maybe Mark's workshop would be interesting...

TIA!

Rene


Not sure if this is different or interesting enough for you - Diefenbunker

Otherwise I can recommend Gatineau Park if your looking for an outdoor activity

Cheers - Phill
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#268583 - 02/11/2005 11:30 Re: Ottawa Bound... what to do??? [Re: mlord]
ShadowMan
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Registered: 09/06/1999
Posts: 559
Loc: Newfoundland, Canada
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SWMBO & I have plans to be in Toronto that weekend, but when I get back (I'm working in Belleville this week), we'll suss up the situation and consider swapping weekends. If I'm in town, we certainly must get together for a geocache at the very least.



Don't change on account of us. If you are around it would be great to hook up some time. I'm only really mobile on Thursday, but she has plans for some shopping that day. Friday is still kind of up in the air. I'd love to be at the War Museum for the 11 AM ceremonies. Saturday is our Party with the friends day/night. Sunday is recovery day and flying back home day. I also have to keep in mind that swmbo is about 4 months pregnant and might not be willing or able to do some hunting around in the bogs and bushes of Ottawa.

I will have my GPS loaded up with caches and ready to go just in case!

Later

Rene
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#268584 - 02/11/2005 11:31 Re: Ottawa Bound... what to do??? [Re: phillos]
ShadowMan
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Registered: 09/06/1999
Posts: 559
Loc: Newfoundland, Canada
Diefenbunker is now on my list!

Thanks!
Rene
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#268585 - 02/11/2005 11:46 Re: Ottawa Bound... what to do??? [Re: ShadowMan]
jimhogan
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Registered: 06/10/1999
Posts: 2591
Loc: Seattle, WA, U.S.A.
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Diefenbunker is now on my list!

[guilt]Whew, glad somebody actually answered the question.[/guilt]
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