Comments on: Parliament Hill, Ottawa

By: SayBlade

SayBlade — Sat, 26 May 2007 14:56:38 +0000

don said: “The abundance of backyard swimming pools is no doubt related to the number of overpaid civil servants and public sector employees that live in the region. This region has a proud history of wasted publice funds”

I would suggest you may be looking at nearby Rockliffe Park, the most expensive real estate in the country. It is more likely that these are homes of overpaid CEOs of private companies and ambassadorial types from other countries. Ordinary civil servants and especially public sector employees could not possibly afford such luxury. Look for them in the ‘burbs in semis, bungalows and apartments. Some of them can afford a small pool in the backyard.

By: Dean C.

Dean C. — Sat, 15 Jul 2006 19:58:09 +0000

It’s very unfortunate that since oogl maps updated, I’ve noticed a CLOUD over Parliament Hill and the Peace Tower. Right over top! I’m very disappointed.

By: an MP

an MP — Tue, 14 Jun 2005 03:50:46 +0000

Chris G:

The Peace Tower is not the tallest building in Ottawa, there are a number within a couple of blocks that are taller. There are height restrictions on nearby buildings, with the maximum height getting greater as you get farther from the hill, with the aim being to keep the Center Block (Which the peace tower and library are attached to) the most prominent buildings. Unfortuneatly, though, these have been circumvented by developers in a couple of instances.

By: MatB

MatB — Mon, 13 Jun 2005 14:56:21 +0000

You can go up there with big groups. We were a 50ish people groupe once and all up there at once. Only 7 can fit in the elevator though so it takes a little longer to get everyone up there.

By: Chris G.

Chris G. — Mon, 13 Jun 2005 14:43:46 +0000

The Peace Tower is also the highest structure in Ottawa. Local zoning by-lawas stipulate that no other building may exceed the height of the Peace Tower as a means to enshrine the memorial to Canada’s fallen soldiers.

However, if you go on a tour of Parlaiment where there’s just a few people in your group ask to go up the Peace Tower and get a view from the very top. There’s a small viewing platform just below the roofline with an amazing view of the Ottawa-Cartier region.

By: MatB

MatB — Mon, 13 Jun 2005 13:43:54 +0000

I found some great pictures to show. http://www.thebans.com/beautifulcanada/Ottawa.htm There you can see inside the library and some views from top of the Peace Tower.

BTW, its pretty cool to go up the tower and see all the bells of the Carillon. The biggest bell is 22 400 lbs !!!

By: MatB

MatB — Mon, 13 Jun 2005 12:17:46 +0000

Forgot to link to page. Placemark: Google Maps / Google Earth

By: MatB

MatB — Mon, 13 Jun 2005 12:15:48 +0000

It is true that we have lots of pools. A couple of years ago some french group came to my town near Ottawa and called our city, “the country of pools”. I would say tht about 75% of homes in my town have pools including mine. Placemark: Google Maps / Google Earth

You can see some pools here directly in Ottawa Placemark: Google Maps / Google Earth

By: ouaibe

ouaibe — Mon, 13 Jun 2005 11:58:20 +0000

There are no demonstrators, I call shenanigans!

By: don

don — Mon, 13 Jun 2005 05:34:11 +0000

Peter, as a canadian citizen living not far from our nation’s capital, I will be happy to inform you that the summer season in this part of the world is not nearly as short as you may think. The abundance of backyard swimming pools is no doubt related to the number of overpaid civil servants and public sector employees that live in the region. This region has a proud history of wasted publice funds (ie ADscam)