
a 650 acre equestrian training facility with a long history of championships, many won by Big Ben, one of the world’s greatest show jumping horses.

The afternoon was spent in the quaint town of Perth which dates back to 1816. Nancy P. took time to pose with her day host, Joyce, by the Tay River which runs through the center of the town.

Shop signs such as this one identify the many stores and restaurants such as the oldest continually running pharmacy in Canada.

The Canadian Museum of Civilization, the most popular and most visited museum in Canada, traces Canada’s intriguing history from prehistoric times to the present.

The Spirit of Haida Gwaii, sculpted by British Columbian artist Bill Reid, represents the Aboriginal heritage of the Haida Gwaii. You will see this image on the Canadian $20 bill.

Many of our group spent the afternoon along the Ottawa River and the Rideau Canal which links the Ottawa River with Lake Ontario. The locks could be seen from below…..

The Lenons enjoyed a river cruise which took them right up to the Rideau Falls, named by the French for its resemblance to a curtain (“rideau”.)

Many important and beautiful landmarks of Ottawa can be seen in this area including Parliament, the Peace Tower, and ………

Another day found our group in Gatineau Park on a car rally – a treasure hunt for information. Pictured here are Peter P. and Betty M. of FF Florence who, along with the rest of the ambassadors, were given questionnaires with clues.

One of many stops included the former home of Prime Minister Wm. Lyon Mackenzie King where Jane C. posed in front of one of the PM’s collection of “ruins” – an old abbey. The team with the most correct answers won the rally.

outside of which is a memorial to five Canadian women who fought for women’s rights (along with Karla S. and Judy G.!)