"Ottawa, Canada's Capital (former ByTown)" Ottawa by pieter_jan_v
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On my VT homepage it states: Member Since: Jan 02, 2002.
So, why became I involved with VT? To be honest, I went back to Ottawa for a second month of business. In the month before I had seen most of the Ottawa attractions and I just Googled for more information. One of the results must have been Virtual Tourist and I just filled in a nickname and password, without realizing this site had so much more to offer.
This page must have been one of my first VT pages and in 2007 I did a major renovation.
I think I send this postcard in 2001 and a good 10 year later it was returned to me. Why not share it with you all?
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- Cons:Little parking spots on the downtown streets
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Ha...somebody tipped me off that you had posted the photo taken in Tuckers...Wow...now that's a pair..Yes it was brief...but fun swapping stories!GREAT restaurant tips Pieter...next time you're in town...Ill take you my fav Vietnamese resto....
Thanks for your stories, Pieter! ~ Take care ~
certainly picked up a few tips- call when you're back visiting again ;-)))
Nice overview, the Fairmont Chateau Laurier looks a wonderful place to stay. (~_~)
gr8 tips on ottawa.. this is where i live.. i like ur nightime pics..
PJ, great pages on my hometown! Extra warnings:
1) -30 temperatures in winter, and 2) drunks on weekends in the market and on Elgin street. :)
The Senator's have the best record in the NHL right now. Great Chateau you stayed at. Well done!
Nice page! I love flea markets - got to go to this one when I visit Ottawa!
Amazing pictures and really good tips! Love the night views! :)
P.J your Ottawa page is very good & very accurate, watch out for that black Ice it is very dangerous.