We arrived in the midst of winter. Compared to the British winter it's a whole new ball game; the temperatures need serious respect and remembering to carry your hat and gloves becomes an absolutely vital "cancel the day otherwise" thing. Not what we're used to!
The Canadians certainly know how to enjoy the season though. Check out the picture - these are ice slides constructed especially for the huge "Winterlude" festival that's spread all over the city every winter. Tons of absolutely free fun stuff to do including of course the "largest skating rink on earth" - the Rideau Canal through Ottawa which freezes solid every year and means you can skate for miles. Assuming of course you can skate...
The Canadians certainly know how to enjoy the season though. Check out the picture - these are ice slides constructed especially for the huge "Winterlude" festival that's spread all over the city every winter. Tons of absolutely free fun stuff to do including of course the "largest skating rink on earth" - the Rideau Canal through Ottawa which freezes solid every year and means you can skate for miles. Assuming of course you can skate...
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