Quilt Show in Ottawa

I am now unpacking from the Quilt Canada show in Calgary and re-packing for the show in Ottawa this weekend. If you are in the area, be sure to stop by and visit.

The Common Thread Quilt Guild is presenting their semi-annual quilt show at the RA Centre, 2451 Riverside Drive in Ottawa, Ontario. The show hours are:

Friday, May 7 from 10 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 8 from 10 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 9 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Click here for more information about the Guild and the show.

Sculpture at the ByWard Market

This amazing sculpture hangs above the ByWard Market floor in Ottawa. It is called McClintock's Dream and was created by Victor Tolgesy in 1978. It is made of paper mache, wood and acrylic paint.

More from the ByWard Market: Beaver Tails

A Beaver Tail is a sweet pastry, that is essentially a flat doughnut with sugar on top. They also come with a chocolate or butterscotch topping. This is probably the most popular stand at the ByWard Market - there is always a long line-up. You can find a recipe for this Ottawa delicacy here.

Byward Market in Ottawa

Established by Lt-Col. John By in 1826, the ByWard Market in Ottawa is one of Canada's oldest and largest public markets. The legendary builder of the Rideau Canal, Colonel By, laid out the street plan of the Market. Within an area roughly four blocks square, you'll find museums, cafés, specialty food shops, boutiques, galleries, and restaurants.

Here are a few pictures taken at this very busy area.

Don't you love the colour?

Herbs for the garden

Lots of flowers

My favourite place