Skating the Rideau Canal: It only took 7 years

Earlier this week, Ottawa had some big news… the Rideau Canal Skateway was opening! I’ve been in Ottawa over 7 years now and hadn’t yet skated on the canal (though I have skated on the canal before when visiting Ottawa many many years ago in my early 20s). A couple of years back, I purchased skates from Decathlon and was eager to try them out. But a couple of winters with mild weather, and my own laziness and procrastination, delayed this test.

Which brings me to today. I was determined. I fetched out my skates from the storage room in the basement, messaged a couple of friends, and before long, I was on the ice at the Lisgar entrance to the canal.

And what a fun way to spend an afternoon. I loved seeing people of all ages, backgrounds and skill levels. Individuals, couples, friends, and families. All enjoying an activity many Ottawans love. I suppose I can include myself among these individuals. I may have moved to Ottawa slightly begrudgingly, but it really has become home now. I hope to continue tapping into what Ottawa has to offer. Better late than never :).

A New Path

Whelp, after many years of neglect, I went to close down my blog. But then I couldn’t do it! So I’ve transitioned it to a new space on the web. Maybe a change will renew that blogging spirit. In a time where TikTok and short-form video is all the rage, I find myself wanting to go back to simpler times. Text blogs, with pretty photos. I’ve been on many adventures in the last few years, and the plan is for many more, and this will (hopefully) be a personal space on which I can share.

Views from Mount Nemo

After over a year of not seeing my parents due to COVID, we took a drive to the Halton area to spend the week. Growing up, I wasn’t very outdoorsy and had never been to Mount Nemo, so when it was time to choose a short hike, I knew this was the place. Here are a couple of quick snaps for this fairly inactive blog, lol.

Toronto in the distance