Happy Canada Day–Reflecting on our Parliament Hill Celebration–Wordless Wednesday

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Happy Canada Day!

This year I spent most of Canada Day in a car driving from Montreal to London.  It is a 7.5 hour drive if you have no traffic and you stop mainly for gas.  I could not believe how lucky I was with nothing but an open door and not one speed trap.  I wanted to post today to share our awesome Canada Day two years ago when we were celebrated on Parliament Hill in Ottawa.  I love Ottawa more and more each time I go for a visit.  Here are some great Canada Day memories.

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Reflection of a Canada Flag Stain Glass Windows in the Parliament Buildings

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Outside the Parliament Building for the annual outdoor Canada Day Concert, 2013

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Astronaut and Rock Star, Colonel Chris Hadfield at the Canada Day Festivities

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That was the show on Parliament Hill but there was so much more to do.  Here are a few suggestion:

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Rideau Locks in Front of Chateau Laurier

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The House of Commons

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Stain Glass windows in the House of Commons
Parliament Buildings
Ottawa, Canada

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The long corridors of the House of Commons

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