Don't forget to pack your sunscreen!

My latest adventure took me to the capital of our fine country with a quick one-day jaunt to Montreal for a visit to rue Ste Catherine where we caught the Canadiens' game at "3 Brasseurs" then walked along le Vieux Port and were somehow mistaken as artists at an art gallery.

Some must-do's while you are in Ottawa:
1) check out the Museum of Civilization (free on Thursdays); be sure to leave yourself plenty of time to check it out (if you're doing it all, around 3 hours).
2) check out "Pizz-za-za" in Gatineau-Hull for some amazing pizza and salads.
3) "Stella" in Byward Market is your place to get some of the best food and drinks in Ottawa.
4) If you love coffee and supporting a local business, then "Bridgehead" is a good choice.
5) Check out Parc Gatineau (about a 45min drive northwest of Ottawa). There are amazing lakes and trails throughout the area.
6) "Wild Oat" in the Glebe has amazing vegetarian fare. Their scones are to die for; as is their "Wild One" sandwich.
7) Favorite clothing stores to check out are the indie stores along Dalhousie.
8) The Manx had a very tasty steak on their menu at a crazy amazing price of $16!
9) If you like to bike, a ride along the canal to Dows Lake then onwards to the Lochs is a must.

My trip was great. So many fun things that we got up to; great time spent with wonderful friends; and a great overview of what my life might look like starting this fall. The one thing that I still have mixed feelings about is the 30C weather that felt like 42C! That is easier to deal with when you're on vacation but working in an office? There would need to be some strategic planning to get from point A to point B in the heat.