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❄️If you’re looking for an easy and scenic cross country ski or snowshoe trail this just might be the spot for you ⬇️

📍We finally headed out on our first ski of the season yesterday and went back to one of fav little trails just off Carling Ave in the west of Ottawa.

🤍The Shirley’s Bay Area trails are part of the ncc_ccn trail network so you know they’re going to be well marked and well maintained.

🅿️We parked at lot P2 and followed most of trail 10 for a just under 5 km loop. Perfect for our first time out.

Along the way you’ll pass over some cute bridges, take in some stunning views of the Ottawa River and Gatineau Hills and then end going through a section of cedars that has all the vibes of an enchanted 🌳 forest!

The dets:

◽️Parking P2 or P1 ( there is a larger lot here with facilities and water access but you might be required to walk on a road before hitting the trail)
◽️ Trail 10 - a 5 km loop
◽️No dogs on trail in winters
◽️Mostly flat with a few little short inclines ( or descents depending on which direction you take)

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Looking forward to the amazing events that will cheer up the capital this Christmas season? Here is a list of 8 free events that are long-time traditions in and around Ottawa during the holiday season. 🎄🎅

1. Ottawa Christmas Market at Lansdowne. It runs for 5 weekends until Christmas. There will be vendors, live music, workshops for kids, beautifully lit decorations, and the tallest Christmas tree in town. Check out: ottawachristmasmarket.com

2. Help Santa Toy Parade

This parade is organized by the Ottawa Professional Firefighters Association. The purpose is to collect donations of new toys along the parade route for children in need. On Nov 19 at 11am the parade will start at City Hall.

3. Christmas Lights Across Canada

From December 8th and throughout the holiday season until January 8th, thousands of multicoloured lights will illuminate and decorate Ottawa's downtown parks, streets and buildings.

4. Santa's Parade of Lights

This parade is also organized by the firefighters with the goal of collecting toys and cash to bring Christmas gifts to children in need. The parade starts at 6pm on Nov 26 from Youville with Saint Joseph Boulevard.

5. Perth Santa Claus Parade

This parade is a long-standing tradition for the Perth community, located one hour from Ottawa. Dec 3 at 5pm at The Factory on Sunset Boulevard in Perth, Ontario. Check out: perthsantaclausparade.com

6. Light Up the Night at Almonte

This is an open-air concert. There will be singing, dancing, puppets, fireworks, magical twinkle fairies, and a special appearance by Santa Claus. Friday, December 2, 2022 at 7 pm. Check out: mississippimills.ca

7. River of Lights at Brockville

This is a light and music show that will run everyday from November 26 to January 2 between 6pm and 10pm. The show lasts 40 minutes before repeating. At Blockhouse Island Parkway, Brockville. Details: brockville.com

8. Taffy Lane

Taffy Lane's neighbors are pretty serious about decorating their houses for Christmas. The entire street is a show of multicoloured lights and amazing decorations.

Enjoy!!

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Patience grasshopper… Almost there! ⏰

EXCITED for #Winterlude and for the Rideau Canal Skateway to open? ⛸

Same!

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Do NOT miss martxna.ca’s SPECIAL skating technique - swipe all the way, it’s worth it! 🤣]

While waiting for the world’s biggest skating rink to open, here’s some amazing ones to check out as well:

☃️ icelyndskating
Owned by former senators #ChrisNeil - 3 KM trails of natural ice surface, Icelynd offers 100 acres+ of beautiful woods. 🌳

There are bonfires, sitting areas under the twinkling string lights and Outdoor Rink that hosts hockey tournaments. 🥅

☃️ patinageenforet Lac-des-Loups (Wolf Lake, Quebec)

A 3 KM nature trail sheltered from the wind that offers ice skating, walking trails in a forest setting.
 
☃️ le_sentier_du_petit_pingouin (Quebec)
Pretty skating trail, located on the Touraine Golf Club, 25 minutes from Ottawa.
 
☃️ #GatineauPark
11 KM of winter walking and snowshoeing trails ranging in level of difficulty in gatineaupark.
 
☃️ Jack Pine Trail
Perfect for the whole family. In the summer, bring sunflower seeds for the birds and print out Bird Bingo cards from museumofnature. 🐤

☃️ riveroakskatingtrail
3 km of skating trails, ice rinks, hiking trails in an orchard and forest setting. 🌲

Did I miss anything? 🤔

Check out ottawatourism ncc_ccn (and narcitycanada narcity.ottawa datenightcapital juliaxweber ottawaisnotboring Explore.613 they often have updated info ) for details on rentals, ice conditions and more! ❄️

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While I still can’t skate and if you’re the same (I see you, Boo!), make sure to wear good grip boots like olang_canada (pictured here: GLAMOUR LUXE in Red!) as the canal is obvs fun yet slippery!

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Well, here it is, I wanted to re-create this photo of a snowy morning with the peace tower In the background that I had taken five years ago.
Luckily enough that the trolly drove by as I was creating this moment.
What version do you like better: the 2022 look or the 1922 look in black and white?
Happy Monday, everyone 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩 ...

Unexpectedly I found myself downtown very early today, and I enjoyed it tons! I had a nice coffee at littlevictoriescoffee, watching Ottawa’s lovely urban landscape through the big picture windows even on a gloomy morning. 🙌🏼 Downtown Ottawa is very beautiful! Generally, big city downtowns are not nice, and I mean cities from all over the world. Downtowns are usually chaotic, noisy, crowded, dirty, polluted... Downtown Ottawa isn't any of that. Quite the opposite. Going for a walk in downtown Ottawa is very pleasant and enjoyable! And its historic buildings are stunning. I feel history in every corner of downtown Ottawa and I LOVE it!  Don't you think downtown Ottawa is pretty? I'm happy and proud to be living in such a beautiful city! 😍😍😍
What is your favourite spot or landmark downtown? Let me know in comments and if you have a recommendation of a good coffee shop, restaurant, or bar in downtown Ottawa, please share, so our fellow newcomers know more about our capital city! 😊

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Looking for a unique way to explore Ottawa this winter? Jump on a cobblestoneottawa tour 🚌 and take in the city from an old-fashioned trolley!

This brand new winter tour is a way to experience the city from a whole new perspective 👀🤩

During the holiday season, stay cozy while seeing the sites in their heated vintage buses, decked out in holiday décor 🎄✨

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Valentine's Day Collection is now available for ordering.

Say 'I love you' this Valentine's Day with these lush pink and lilac coloured roses.

Please message me for more details and ordering.

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