I haven't been here since I was a child & it's even more beautiful than I remember. The Centennial flame commemorates Canada’s 100th anniversary as a Confederation. It's located near the Queen's Gates, in front of the stairs leading to the Peace Tower & Centre Block. The fountain doesn't freeze, even in the middle of the winter because of the fire. Throw a coin in for good luck & the change is gathered, washed, dried & sorted by maintenance before it is put into a government bank account. From there the money is given to the winner of the Centennial Flame Research Award. Cool, huh? #exploreottawa⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #fromwhereistand #followmeto #wymtm #travel #instatravel #vacation #travelgram #instamoment #instagood #canadagram #parliamenthill #travelfriendly #wheretonext #instago #ttot #ilovetravel #instago #skyporn #traveling #ottawa #explorecanada #winterincanada #goexplore #welivetoexplore #lostatlast #keepexploring #lifeofadventure #queensgates #centennialflame http://ift.tt/2ke5uJl