Our first stop on our tour of Ottawa was at an Indigenous farm Madahoki. Here we were welcomed to unceded Algonquin land with a traditional welcome song. We then learned about the first people and how they lived. Also learned that the term Iroquois was a derogatory name given by another tribe to the Hanadois (pretty sure I spelled that wrong).
Our next stop was the Canadian War Museum.
This is the area where the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier lies. See that little window at the top of the wall. On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, the sun shines through the sky lights and hits the window, the resulting shine hits the Tomb exactly.
Our tour did not include the whole of the war museum (something I would really like to get back and see), but we were allowed to walk around the Memorial Hall.
This is the outside of the Museum. It was cloudy when we went in and then when we left it was pouring rain.
We next got to go and walk through the grounds of the Governor General's residence. It was very interesting as most of the trees planted there were actually planted by various dignitaries.
We saw the Rideau Canal but passed over it so quickly that I was unable to get a photo. There was some very informative information given to us by our guide. Here is a link to read about it. Rideau Canal - Wikipedia
Harvey and I during our free time later that evening took a walk to see the Parliament Buildings. The picture below is of the Peace Flame with the Center Block in the background. This flame never goes out. The Block is being worked on and so Parliament does not meet in this building right now. Instead it meets in the West Block.
While resting in our room after our walk about, I heard drums and chanting. Got to see a small Palestinian protest. Nobody really paid much attention from what I could see.
This above is a picture of the East Block where the Senate resides and has their offices.
Another picture of Center Block with the Peace Tower.
While resting in our room after our walk about, I heard drums and chanting. Got to see a small Palestinian protest. Nobody really paid much attention from what I could see.
Our treat for the day was getting to sample a Beavertail.
Everybody have a wonderful evening.
God bless.
The museum looks lovely. It sounds like a good tour - glad you enjoyed.
ReplyDeleteThe Parliment buildings are beautiful. They don’t make buildings like that these days. The Rideau Canal has so much history in the article you linked, just fascinating.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautifully touching tribute for the tomb of the unknown soldier with that window. I would love to be there for that. I’ve been to the tomb of the unknown soldier in DC and that was touching to me. I’m very sentimental.
ReplyDeleteYour photos are just wonderful Jackie - what an amazing trip you have had & seen some stunning sights. xx
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting itinerary! I would have thought that the Parliament buildings would have been on the tour, as well as a few of the museums.
ReplyDeleteThe Madahoki farm would have been a highlight as would Rideau Hall.
Love all the pictures.
ReplyDeleteI also love the Unknown Soldier Tribute. Just seeing that little window makes it so real and I'm sure in a way it gave you chills. I know it would me seeing it in person.
ReplyDeleteThe tomb of the Unknown Soldier is an impressive site, as are the parliament buildings. Really wish I could see that 11th hour window.
ReplyDeleteI would have loved the tour of the indigenous farm. The War Museum sounds interesting. The window allowing the sun to shine on the tomb of the unknown soldier sounds like a beautiful idea.
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