Ottawa – Windy Wonderings

January 27, 2021January 24, 2021

The Time I Stayed in a Castle

A year ago (even though some days it seems much longer) I had the opportunity to stay at the Chateau Laurier in Ottawa for meetings. I’ve been to Ottawa many times (it’s a favourite place to visit) and stayed at some nice hotels in the downtown core. The Chateau has always been a class by…

Benches in the lobby

Seats made of about 4 inch dowels. Surprisingly comfortable.

My room at the end of the hall.

Funky chair in room

In the bedroom looking into the glass walled shower.

Bathroom

April 29, 2016

Another Hotel Alt-ernative

Last week I made an overnight trip to Ottawa and stayed at the Alt Hotel in Ottawa. The chain recently opened a hotel in the Halifax airport, so I’ve seen the sign a number of times, but had never stayed in one of the hotels. The website describes the chain as “no-frills chic” which I…

October 22, 2014October 22, 2014

Five Years Ago

I was in a meeting this morning when the news alert flashed across my phone: “shots fired on parliament hill”. Given the political climate right now it felt from the beginning that the outcome wouldn’t be good. I got on the road and started driving, and other than a brief stop at McDonald’s (specifically chosen…