This past weekend was our very first visit to the Gatineau Hot Air Balloon Festival, held at Parc de la Baie in Gatineau, Quebec. Thanks to a magnificent blue sky, and no wind, the day couldn't have been better for a festival celebrating the big, beautiful balloons that create a spectacle in the skies over Ottawa-Gatineau every Labour Day weekend. Just to give you a little … [Read more...] about Up Up And Away At The Gatineau Hot Air Balloon Festival! #outaouaisfun
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BConnected To Swag! Win A Bag Of Swag From The BConnected Conference!
I've just returned from a great weekend at the BConnected Conference here in Ottawa-Gatineau, where I spent the weekend visiting with old friends, meeting new friends, and learning such valuable information. Fantastic experts in the social media and blogging fields presented us with such a wealth of tools, tips and tricks for attendees, that it felt like my head was spinning by … [Read more...] about BConnected To Swag! Win A Bag Of Swag From The BConnected Conference!
Camp Fortune ~ So Much More Than Just A Great Ski Hill!
Camp Fortune, located just north of Ottawa, in Chelsea, Quebec (Gatineau Park), is a well-known ski hill with a reputation for being one of the best in the area. Growing up, I spent a lot of time in Ottawa visiting family and friends, and I often heard many people refer to Camp Fortune when talking about great ski hills in the Outaouais region. Camp Fortune is the highest … [Read more...] about Camp Fortune ~ So Much More Than Just A Great Ski Hill!
Canada Day Fireworks At Parliament Hill ~ #Ottawa #Gatineau ~ #WordlessWednesday
Celebrating Canada Day watching the spectacular fireworks over Parliament Hill. … [Read more...] about Canada Day Fireworks At Parliament Hill ~ #Ottawa #Gatineau ~ #WordlessWednesday
Fun And Festivals In Gatineau, Québec
View of the Canadian Parliament Buildings taken from Gatineau, Québec It's almost time for Winterlude here in Canada's National Capital Region! This year, Ottawa-Gatineau's famed winter festival opens it's icy doors from January 31-February 17, 2014. If you've never been to Winterlude, this is a great year to come for your first time. Winterlude will be celebrating Canadian … [Read more...] about Fun And Festivals In Gatineau, Québec