Posted by: dnazarenko | Jan 26, 2010
Rideau Canal - UNESCO World Heritage Site
Connecting the cities of Ottawa and Kingston, Ontario, the Rideau Canal is the oldest continuously operating canal system in North America. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and for a period every winter – a great skating rink. In fact, it is billed the largest skating rink in the world.
Rideau Canal Skateway and Winterlude
The length of canal opened for skating extends ...
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Posted by: tbaldwin | Jan 15, 2010
Hiking Trips for Waterton Lakes National Park
Over the next few months, I will be writing about the different things that you can do in Waterton Lakes National Park. I'll be covering some of the longer hikes, such as the Tamarack Ridge and the Anderson-Carthew Lakes, as well as some of the shorter, easier hikes, like Crandall Lake and Red Rock Canyon. I will be adding information about trails ...
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Posted by: tbaldwin | Jan 7, 2010
Topographic Map of Mer Bleue, Ottawa, Ontario
The Mer Bleue Conservation Area near Ottawa, Ontario provides a wonderful location for many outdoor activities including:
hiking in the summer,
skiing and snowshoeing in the winter,
and geocaching all year round
The area is managed by Canada's National Capital Commission. Free access is provided to the public.
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GeoCaching around Mer Bleue
Geocachers can sometimes be ...
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