Remembrance Day

On the same day in October as my photos from the last three days, I stopped at the National War Memorial for autumn photos. This occupies the heart of Confederation Square, and is surrounded by landmarks like Parliament Hill, the Chateau Laurier, the Government Conference Center, the National Arts Centre, and the Chambers. Today, a national service is held for Remembrance Day, and I will be there. I am also marking the occasion today over at my writer's blog.

The Memorial, first dedicated to the fallen of the Great War, has since been rededicated to include those of the Second World War, Korean War, South African War, and Afghan War, as well as all those who have died in military service to the country. I moved along the perimeter, with fall colours in the trees to be found.

From April to today, during the day, members of the military services stand at post as guards, relieved each hour in a ceremony with great meaning and tradition. It is a tradition that has been going on for over a decade, and a good one to have.

An Autumn Day In A Park

 I took another shot towards Gatineau, with the Museum of History on the far shore.

Then I decided on a panoramic photo from this spot.

It was an ideal day to come for fall colours.

I paused to look to the path over the Pidaban Bridge, which links the park to Kiweki Point.

I continued on.

The southeast corner of the park includes a look at the Connaught Building across the street.

And I conclude with Twist 1.5, a sculpture by Alex Wyse and Ken Guild. Tomorrow we'll wrap up this autumn series at the War Memorial.

Viewpoints And Vantages

 Continuing this visit to Major's Hill Park today. The slope below Parliament Hill was colourful during this visit.

The National Gallery and Notre Dame could be seen as I walked along.

To the east of the park, the American embassy.

Fall Glories Within The Park

 I start today with shots from the second half of October, when I was downtown and took this shot of the Rideau Canal from Plaza Bridge. Parliament Hill is on the left, and the Chateau Laurier is at right. As you can see, the Canal locks here have been emptied for the winter.

I was heading towards Major's Hill Park. This set of trees down below along the Canal really stood out. The Bytown Museum is close to them.

A view across the Ottawa River to Gatineau, with the rising height of the Gatineau Hills beyond them.

I came into the park itself, which lies beyond the Chateau.

Here we have the statue of Colonel John By, the British military engineer who led the building of the Rideau Canal. The flowerbeds around him and behind him are sleeping for the next few months, until it's time for the tulips to return.