Re: Fairfax Circle
Date: September 27, 2006 11:57PM
I love Ottawa in the summer. The winter... not so much. Of course it doesn't help that the last time I was in Ottawa in winter my car battery died from the cold (and I drove on 2 inches of ice without snow tires). I remember going tobagganing as a child though.
My mom grew up in Ottawa and most of her family still lives in the area. She actually did skate to work on canal. I have never lived in Canada, but I am a Canadian citizen through my mother.
Marche Lino used to be called Movenpick. I don't remember where it was located, but I believe it was on the ground level. Unfortunately, I haven't been to Ottawa much in the past few years and haven't had time for a trip to the mall. Anyway, it has a great ambiance - it has realistic looking trees, a fountain and other nice touches.
I love the Byward Market and afternoon tea at the Chateau Laurier. Not to mention beavertails and poutine. Mmmmm. Even their fast food chains are better - why don't we have any Harvey's here?
What I like about Ottawa drivers is that they don't have false security in SUVs. In fact, not many people seem to drive SUVs. But they can handle snow and ice much better than we can.
Have fun Lasuena!