Identifier: abbottsguidetoot00unse (find matches)
Title: Abbott's guide to Ottawa and vicinity
Year: 1911 (1910s)
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Publisher: Ottawa, G.F. Abbott
Contributing Library: Queen's University Library, W.D. Jordan Special Collections and Music Library
Digitizing Sponsor: Queen's University - University of Toronto Libraries

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ity. On the corner of St. Patrickst. is the Basilica (R. C. Cathedral) and the statue of Bishop Guiges (~eep. 23), to the left is the Government Printing Bureau and the Alexandrabridge. Continuing down Sussex st., at the left, fronted by a wide lawn, isthe Archives building (see p. 10), and next to it the Mint (see p. 21), whileon the right are the Water Street Convent and Hospital. Where Sussex st.inclines to the right, at the foot of the cliff, is Queens Wharf, where steamersleave daily for Thurso (see p. 40). At this point the Alexandra bridge in itsentirety can be seen to advantage. Farther on, but out of view at the foot ofthe bank, is the Ottawa Rowing Club. Thence passing Binghams Park,immediately to the left may be seen a glimpse of Earnscliffe (see p. 17).Next come the great mills and lumber yards of Senator W. C. Edwards, oneach side of the Rideau river, which is crossed by two little bridges. TheRideau Falls (see p. 35), which are within a few yards, are here hidden from 44
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RIDEAU FALLSview. After passing through the suburb of New Edinburgh will be seen thegates of Rideau Hall, the residence of the Governor General (see p. 36). Atthis point there is a pretty view of the bay in the river with the entrance tothe Gatineau river in the distance. Beyond Government House groundscommences Rockcliffe Park (see p. 37). Continuing along the river bank andfollowing the Driveway the full expanse of the Ottawa river is here seen. Inthe distance may be seen the targets of the Rifle Ranges, and possibly alsowill be heard the zip, zip of the bullets. There is no danger, however,as the marksmen are firing in the opposite direction. A remarkable fringe ofsilver birch, one-third of a mile in length, next appears between the road andthe river. Further on is McKays Lake, with several pretty cottages on itsshores. Continuing, the Rifle Range (see p. 37) is reached. Returning viaBeechwood Cemetery and across the Minto bridges via King Edward ave. thestarting point is again rea

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