By John Connelly (GPROG ’21)
Opportunities arise frequently for the student body here at Montreal to get together for events, and this time we were lucky enough to go out to Ottawa to see all of the cool sights of Canada outside of Montreal. On the trip, we got to experience historic sites, museums, government buildings, Ottawan cuisine, and a taste of anglophone Canada.
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JJ Robertson (GART’20) and Mitchell Zasa (GPROD’20) walking though the Ottawa Jail.
By Liana Sterling (INT ‘20)
Sleeping in a haunted jail hostel is not the only wild experience one can have in the city of Ottawa. As the capital of Canada, there are many things to do from historical tours, to the endless good food, and it’s only a 2 ½ hour bus ride away! On our recent weekend trip to Ottawa, we experienced it all. We toured the House of Commons, part of the cluster of governmental parliament buildings where committee meetings occur and laws are made. We toured the National Gallery, one of Canada’s premier art galleries with art from native tribes, local artists, as well as artwork from notable artists from around the world. We got lost in one of the largest malls in Ottawa, and ate the Canadian sweet-tooth delicacy also known as beavertails, fried dough covered with an assortment of toppings. Continue reading
By Amanda Gates (GDES ’19)
[Throughout the Spring ’18 semester, Social Media Ambassador Amanda has explored Montreal and its many hidden corners. Here she gives her best reasons as to why students should consider coming up here with the Champlain Abroad program]
1. New way of living
College dorms can be boring. Picture this instead: hotel-style rooms, kitchens, and freedom. Continue reading
By Ethan Moore Photos by Eva Fahantidou & Ryan Hipgrave Hey everyone, Ethan here! One of the main attractions of coming to Montreal is the allure of a new country and all the differences it brings. But of course, only seeing one city gives you a very tiny peek into what that country really is […]
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We were scheduled to board the train to Ottawa at 3:00pm. Once the group arrived at the Academic Center, we all headed for the the train station. We took the metro and once we arrived at the train station, we were in for a surprise; our train was late but that left us enough time to get snacks! Continue reading
For those leaving for: OTTAWA…
This is a Boarding Message. Those heading to Ottawa, please proceed to Train 57 for the 3.05 PM departure.
The train ride lasted two hours and arrived precisely at 4.54PM. Thirty minutes later we left for dinner at Smoque Shack. As soon as we walked into the restaurant most of us striped off our coats, the warmth of the place heating up our chilled bodies. Despite there being hardly any vegetarian options Andrea still “MANAGED TO FIND THE SALAD” and it was the first time I tried tofu. Continue reading
Friday 7:30pm
Our adventures in Ottawa started the moment we arrived at the hostel. The hostel is a converted old jail, bars on the windows and everything. I was in room John, on the ninth, in what used to be the old medical quarters. Most of the hostel rooms are actually the old jail cells themselves, with the rod iron bar doors that are heavy to open. Continue reading
“It was a dark and stormy night” as the cab pulled up to the building. The light from the cab shone onto the decaying brick steps looking up to the ominous building with bars on the window. We slowly walked toward the building, studying every detail. It was grey and dreary looking. The time was finally upon us: it was time to go into the prison…. Continue reading