Finale

 One last look at the distant Corktown Bridge for this visit.

I kept going.

The Mackenzie King Bridge is the next bridge. Some rehabilitation work has been going on beneath it.

A look at the last stretch, filled with landmarks.

The Ottawa Convention Centre is on the east side, an elegant combination of curving glass and interior promenades that really engage well with the city. It was called the Shaw Centre, and has recently been rebranded the Rogers Centre. Thanks so much, corporate branding rights, I mean that. 

Despite my disregard for that practice, I've always liked the building.

 

A look back beneath the bridge. 

The National Arts Centre is on the west shore.

Another look at the Convention Centre. This is a good way to remind members of City Daily Photo that the April theme day is Stripes. A shot I took on this night will be part of that.

The end of the line, directly ahead.

Parliament Hill lies beyond.

And here we have the Government Conference Centre, with the Chateau Laurier glimpsed behind. The building started out as the main railway station in the city. These days the Canadian Senate meets inside.

The Skateway ends here, with Plaza Bridge the last of the bridges crossing the Canal. The War Memorial can be seen to the left, among the flagpoles.

And a look back. Farewell to Winterlude; it was a good year this year.