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MosaïCanada 150 in Gatineau, Quebec 

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Biked to Jacques-Cartier Park where the MOSAÏCANADA 150/Gatineau 2017 horticultural exhibit is taking place (for free!). Some amazing views, all plant based! (The most amazing one is in the next batch of pics)

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Red Foxes - MOSAÏCANADA 150 by ZezanneB

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#nature : Red Foxes - MOSAÏCANADA 150 by ZezanneB http://ift.tt/2tHeLul

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Plant sculptures at  MosaïCanada in Jacques-Cartier Park

Sunday, August 6th, 2017

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MosaïCanada 150, Gatineau Quebec Canada August 24, 2017: A celebration of Canada’s 150 years of Confederation displaying mosaï culture from the provinces, territories, Shanghai and Beijing. #canada #mosaic #sculptor #art #photography  Canada Photography  Informations sur notre site   https://storelatina.com/canada/travelling

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MosaïCanada raked in millions for capital region: report

MosaïCanada 150 was a great, green success in more ways than one: the popular horticultural exhibit raked in $28 million for the Ottawa-Gatineau region and more than $32.5 million in additional spending in the province of Quebec, according to a new report by KPMG. Part of the Canada 150 lineup of ... Delivered by KPMG Today (@KPMG_TO) Read more here Follow @KPMG_TO on Twitter to get latest updates

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From June 30 to October 15, 2017, Jacques-Cartier Park is home to MosaïCanada, the biggest horticultural event in Canada. Visit the enchanting sculptures and be part of the unique MosaïCanada experience! ​

The theme of the exhibit reflects 150 years of history, values, culture and arts in Canada, represented by 40 different arrangements. Each visit will take approximately 90 minutes and entry is FREE!

The amazing scenery will be complimented by a CBC/Radio-Canada app that allows you to be immersed in the history and context behind five giant plant sculptures:

The Train

Mother Earth

Glenn Gould

The Series of the Century

Jos Montferrand

Click here to learn more about the sculptures and their stories.

Stop by CBC/Radio-Canada STUD!O 2017 on-site at Jacques-Cartier Park for an interactive experience and celebration of Canada's birthday. Our giant telescopes provide unique views of the site and you can capture your visit in our photobooth.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/events/visit-the-enchanting-sculptures-in-jacques-cartier-park-1.4184433

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Last weekend to enjoy MosaïCanada 150. A spectacular horticultural celebration celebrating the art of mosaiculture and a tribute to Canada's 150 years of history. #canada150 #MosaïCanada150 #canada150 #narcityottawa #igersottawa #ottawaphoto #myottawa #ottawa2017 #everydayottawa #ottawa #explorecanada #tourcanada #enjoycanada #loves_canada #wanderlusting #wanderlust #wonderlust #exploretheworld #canadaday #travel #instatravel #travelgram #tourism #instago #ilovetravel #instatravelling #instavacation #traveldeeper

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MosaïCanada 150

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Wonderful day to visit this place before it closes. ps. this is Apple's portrait mode at work... :S (at MosaïCanada 150/Gatineau 2017)

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The Comfort and Elegance of The Gilmour Inn in Ottawa

By Diana Condolo

It’s always a good year to visit Ottawa but it definitely made a lot of sense to see the capital city for Canada’s 150. I took a quick look at places to stay and saw that The Gilmour Inn, Ottawa had great reviews on several travel sites. The photos of the inn looked great and the location was ideal, so I really wanted to check it out myself. The owner, Richard Brouse, offered me a complimentary stay so that I could write a review for Torontonicity.

The five-hour bus trip from Toronto to Ottawa is only $41. It takes just over four hours driving. Ottawa is a very feasible trip if you want to go somewhere for a few days. Plus the Gilmour Inn is only a nine minute walk from the Greyhound Bus terminal in Ottawa, which is quite a blessing after the bus ride.

The Gilmour Inn is a stunning red brick Edwardian house built in the early 1900s. It’s located on a quiet residential street. Richard is the proud owner who takes considerable care of the inn and his guests.

Sitting in the living room of The Gilmour Inn, Ottawa

The interior of the house is decorated with fascinating antiques. There is so much to look at – feel free to ask Richard about the story behind any item. I found much to be fascinated by. The Inn has seven rooms, all unique and filled with treasures that Richard picks up from antique shops, auctions, and local shops.

I was eager to unload my gear so Richard took me to my picturesque room, which was also very comfortable and very clean.

I stayed in the D’Arcy Suite, the Inn’s most spacious and luxurious room.

Of course, the most important part of a hotel, bed and breakfast, or any other place you stay, is the bed. The queen-sized bed in this room is covered with a sumptuous brown and gold jacquard bedspread and has loads of comfy pillows. The room has a large armoire, a dressing table with a three-way mirror, a chaise lounge, a chest of drawers, a couple of beautifully upholstered chairs with side table, and a woven area rug. The suite is filled with antiques and art – there is so much to look at that you may not be in such a big hurry to explore the town because you are so busy exploring your room!

There is also an air conditioning unit (which I turned off before going to bed). I was pleased to note that the curtains were able to close tightly so that I wouldn’t be bothered by the light. I need a room that is dark and quiet with a comfy bed to sleep well. All was perfect and I had sweet dreams.

The two sides of the en suite bath in the D’Arcy Suite at the Gilmour Inn are modern but still have antique touches.

The en suite includes a Jacuzzi bath and standing shower stall with glass door. I found the Jacuzzi wonderful after a day of walking. It provides a soothing, relaxing environment for a half hour of peace (or longer, if you like) from the outside world. I used that opportunity to get a reflexology massage by placing my feet directly in front of the water jets. Did you know your feet contain thousands of nerve endings, and their stimulation can improve your overall well-being and mood? Once you are relaxed, you are ready to get romantic ♥ There is a remote for the battery-powered candles scattered around the bathroom. Turn off the overhead light and turn on the candles – it makes the whole experience even more romantic. Plus, he provides chocolates…you’ll have a sweet night.

Later that evening, I took a stroll around the neighbourhood. Just half a block away is Bank Street, a lively road, lined with patio restaurants bustling with activity, health food stores, as well as grocers (great for picking up a few things and popping them in your mini-fridge), cafes, and a popular ice cream shop. I felt very safe walking there alone at night.

Outdoor patio at The Gilmour Inn, Ottawa

The Inn has a great selection of DVDs available if you feel like watching a movie. Instead, I made a tea as there is always hot water and a great selection of teas in the dining room. I took my tea outside, sat in the front patio and read the booklet Richard prepared regarding the history of the building. It was fascinating to learn it was the Canadian headquarters of the Telegraphy Agency of the Soviet Union. It had several incarnations as a cafe before it became an inn. The Gilmour Inn, Ottawa is a place with a lot of history and I imagined what might have gone on in the building over the years. But what really matters is that it is a peaceful place to sip herbal tea in the cozy chair.

The bed was perfectly firm – I slept so well – I did not hear a thing.

In the morning, I went to the dining room. Everything was nicely set out so that even an early bird like me could make a cup of tea and sit in the breakfast area with a paper and eat some fruit or other snacks.

Helping myself to the cold-buffet table which includes, juice, coffee, yogurt, cereals, fruit, and cake.

  The breakfast area at The Gilmour Inn is cozy but with enough space between tables to not feel cramped.

You can help yourself to the cold-buffet in the dining room while Richard serves the hot foods to you in the breakfast area. He served blueberry pancakes that were fluffy and delicious. He had time to chat with me so I asked him about interesting people that have stayed at his inn. I learnt how he doesn’t mind the work involved in maintaining the Inn as he loves meeting people. We started talking about family, friends and life events. He described how he decorates for Christmas; every room gets a Christmas tree. It would make a great December getaway!

I decided to have pancakes (delish) at the Gilmour Inn, but I heard that the owner makes delicious omelettes as well.

The Gilmour Inn, Ottawa is just a 20-minute walk to Parliament Hill and reasonably close to quite a few tourist attractions. I found Ottawa a very walkable city. I walked to Parliament Hill, Byward Market, the National Gallery of Canada, Canadian Museum of History, MosaïCanada 150, The Canadian Museum of Nature and so on.

Richard Brouse, owner of The Gilmour Inn, Ottawa

Richard made me feel very welcome and at ease. He was so helpful with local information and even advised me where I could take my camera when it stopped working correctly. Spending time with him at The Inn feels like “coming home.” I look forward to seeing him and The Gilmour Inn again.

The Gilmour Inn is highly recommended.

The Gilmour Inn, 431 Gilmour Street, Ottawa, Ontario

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Hola otra vez,Bueno regresamos nuevamente a Ottawa, Canada pero esta vez con Gladys y Pere.La razón principal por la que fuimos fue por el espectáculo de luces en cual se realiza en el parlamento en Ottawa. Ademas, tuvimos los fuegos artificiales 😀.Tambien llegamos a ver el MOSAÏCANADA 150 que es una exposición por los 150 años de Canada y la cual ha sido una de las exposiciones mas bellas que hemos visto.Espero les haya gustado este video.Saludos!

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Canada is celebrating its 150th birthday as a nation this year. The capital city of Ottawa, Ontario is my home and in many ways the center (or centre) of the birthday celebrations. But of all the amazing things that have gone on so far in Ottawa in 2017 to mark the occasion, from my perspective the most impressive one is happening right across the river in Gatineau, Quebec.

I had a chance to walk through the wonder that is MosaiCanada 150 in Jacques Cartier Park in Gatineau about a week ago. Here is a description from the City of Gatineau’s website:

For 107 days, Jacques-Cartier Park will host the biggest horticultural event in Canada, with MOSAÏCANADA 150/Gatineau 2017. Mosaiculture is a most spectacular horticultural technique that combines the following different art forms:

sculpture for the structure,

paint for the palette of colours, and

horticulture as the means of creating living and changing artworks with plants.

The theme of the Gatineau exhibit will reflect 150 years of history, values, culture and arts in Canada, represented by some 40 different arrangements. 

  All the provinces are represented in different sculptures, as are key elements of history and culture, of the indigenous people and the impact of the arrival of the first Europeans and the waves of immigrants, creating the mosaic known as Canada. The beauty of the wilderness and the unique things that define this country are also on display. There are also contributions from China as an expression of goodwill and friendship for Canada’s 150th.

I was overwhelmed by the skill and artistry and the sheer scope of this project. It was beautiful and instructive and inspiring. If you are anywhere near Ottawa or planning to be here soon, I cannot recommend a visit more highly – It is free and on until October 15, 2017.

Here are more photos I took during my visit:

A Year of Creating Dangerously, Day 234: MosaiCanada 150 Canada is celebrating its 150th birthday as a nation this year. The capital city of Ottawa, Ontario is my home and in many ways the center (or…