I left off yesterday a block west of here. At Queen Street and Elgin Street, there was quite a crowd at the intersection. The National Arts Centre, across the crowd, was unveiled with the new additions on Canada Day. I was inside for the evening concert, so I'll show you interior views down the line.
Crossing through the crowd took about ten minutes to get to the other side, and I crossed the Mackenzie King Bridge over the Rideau Canal, where numerous boats were docked.
Later in the day, I was in the Rideau Centre, where this store caught my eye, with its canoe of raccoons. I hadn't seen it before- it opened in June.
The Rideau Centre has a pedestrian overpass leading over to the Bay store and the Byward Market. Views west and east took in some of the Canada Day crowd. An LRT station is being finished below this site, hence the work site that can be seen at the left in the first shot. Last year, the area around here was subjected to that big unexpected sinkhole.
This big Canada 150 sign was erected at the north end of Major's Hill Park, and on both days of the Canada Day weekend, it was popular for photo ops.
Awesome series, William, and thank you so much for sharing photos of that store! I love the canoe and raccoons!
ReplyDeleteMy goodness, look at all those crowds. Looks like a happening city ang a great series of photos :)
ReplyDeleteNice to see the celebrations. It looks like quite a day. (And bravo - the sinkhole has recovered!)
ReplyDeleteExcelentes fotografias da cidade em festa.
ReplyDeleteUm abraço e boa semana.
Andarilhar
Dedais de Francisco e Idalisa
O prazer dos livros
I like your photos of the boats in the canal, nice overviews.
ReplyDeleteNice photos of the festivities, those big capitals with names are very popular to climb on and to photograph for people.
ReplyDelete...the river seems to be the center of activity, it's nice to see people out celebrating.
ReplyDeleteSo fun seeing the crowds out. Everyone loves celebrating sesquicentennial.
ReplyDeleteHappy 150th.
Janis
GDP
Hello, looks like everyone was out enjoying and celebrating Canada Day. I like the views of the boats and canal. Happy Wednesday, enjoy your day!
ReplyDelete@Linda: thank you!
ReplyDelete@Denise: it was busy!
@Kay: that was quite an event.
@Francisco: thanks!
@Marleen: so did I.
@Marianne: they were a draw.
@Tom: it was quite a weekend.
@Janis: the day brought out many.
@Eileen: thank you!
I want one of those raccoons! Do they have an online store?
ReplyDeleteSo many people! It is quite impressive!
ReplyDeleteLooks like it was a great day for celebrating. I'm sure Ottawa did it up right for Canada's 150th!
ReplyDeleteEvery one is in the mood for celebration!
ReplyDeleteI might not like crowds but large crowds signify some love for our country and that we join together to celebrate.
ReplyDeleteI am so impressed by the size of the crowds for this big celebration.
ReplyDelete@Norma: they must, though I don't know if they ship to America.
ReplyDelete@RedPat: it certainly is!
@Halcyon: it was quite a day.
@Nancy: and it was a celebration!
@Red: this event always draws people in.
@Sharon: a lot of people came out. It was wisest not to even try the Hill.
love the Canada sign ... nice for pics! i tend to stay away from crowds ... i don't like all the noise. makes me nervous and feel i can be quiet ... just relax and all. ( ;
ReplyDeleteStill a humane place, William
ReplyDeleteSo good to see everyone celebrating William, it's a wonderful thing to be proud of your country!
ReplyDeleteWonderful street photos. And the Canada 150 -sign is lovely place to take photos.
ReplyDeleteA wonderful time enjoyed by all. Fantastic photos William. I love that big Canada 150 sign that people used to take photos with, a great memory maker.
ReplyDeletepreviously, stained glass was 'divine', different locations and different styles, the quality of the glass itself counts a lot and often is difficult to photo to its best advantage I have trouble that way.
ReplyDelete@Beth: I got through it fine, but I was glad to make it through that pack!
ReplyDelete@Cloudia: it is!
@Grace: it was a fun day.
@Orvokki: it really is.
@Bill: I wonder what will become of it.
@Julia: I do find stained glass to be a challenge to photograph.
Pretty sweet looking canoe they're paddling there. :-)
ReplyDeleteThe raccoons look well fed! Huge amount of people. I haven't been in crowds like that for years.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos William and I do like that canoe full of raccoons :)
ReplyDeleteYou sure know how to celebrate.
ReplyDeleteIt's nice to see there were a lot of people at the celebrations.
ReplyDeleteWe have the same CANADA sign! I don't do crowds like this very well.
ReplyDeleteRacoons are the best!
ReplyDeleteCanada Day Celebrations certainly were popular.
ReplyDeleteLovely to see the crowds enjoying themselves.
ReplyDeleteGreat set of photographs.
All the best Jan
@Revrunner: it is.
ReplyDelete@Mari: that was quite a busy year for Canada Day activities.
@Denise: I did too.
@Stefan: we do!
@Jan: there were!
@Jackie: I can manage.
@Klara: they were cute stuffed critters.
@Kate: they were indeed.
@Jan: thank you!