The Canadian War Museum: The Place of Rememberence

The Canadian War Museum is also a nice place to explore. It is Canada’s rich national museum of military history and architecture.  It is filled with artifacts, personal stories, artwork, photos and interactive presentations. The purpose of the Museum is to tell the story of how Canadian soldiers fought to keep our country safe. Remembrance Day is especially an important time where people gather to honour those that have given up their lives for ours.

The Museum was originally founded in 1880, where it was mostly filled with a collection of military artifacts. On May 8, 2005, the opening of the Museum was located at the Le Breton Flats site in downtown Ottawa. It was a way of celebrating the 60th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe (V-E Day) as well as the 125th anniversary of the museum itself. Since the day of the opening, almost 500,000 people have been visiting the Museum every year. Very fascinating, isn’t it

The Canadian War Museum has some great exhibitions. For example, The LeBreton Gallery: The Military Technology Collection. This popular attraction is full of large military weapons, vehicles and equipment used during the war. This exhibition gives people the opportunity to learn about the old technology used by Canadians during times of peace and conflict. Some artifacts are connected to an individual soldier’s backstory, while others educate people about the scale and experience of industrialized warfare.

One of the most memorable artifacts that I have checked out was The Stag hound Armoured Car. The reason it was memorable to me was because I had to write a 600 to 1,000-word essay on it. It was not easy, but still worth it.

Another exhibition that I’d highly recommend checking out is the Moriyama Regeneration Hall. This exhibition is a representation of finding peace and hope in the world. It is named after the C.W.M. architect, Raymond Moriyama. The wide-open space and sharply angled walls are filled with life-sized plaster maquettes for figures originally made by the Canadian sculptor, Walter Allward.

According to C.W.M. .com, the purpose of these figures was to be used as models to create the imposing stone sculptures that adorn the Canadian National Vimy Memorial in France. It is a way of honouring those that fought and died to protect this country. These sculptors are also symbolization of charity, knowledge, hope, honour, justice, peace, sacrifice, and truth. It is always nice to honour those that went to battle for us.

From The Cold War to The Present. This exhibition is also an interesting place to check out. 

It tells the story of the cold war between the west and the Soviet Union.  The two sides made strategic plans of attack and prepared to use effective weapons at the right moment. As part of preparation for the war, the Canadian soldiers made a promise; “to protect against threats at home,” “use military alliances to project power overseas,” or to stabilize dangerous conflicts through United Nations peace support operations. They have posters about the war as well as vehicle exhibits and gun exhibits. Thank goodness the weapons are fake.

  For more information on the Canadian War Museum, Click here.

Christopher Mesidor

  Christopher Mesidor (he/him) is a current student in the Professional Writing Program at Algonquin College.He attended O.V.C.A. at age 16 and graduated at age 20. He is taking the P.W. Program at Algonquin College. He was born in Ottawa, Ontario on December 31, 2000.Christopher’s main hobbies are drawing, playing video games, playing basketball, and reading. He enjoys hanging out with his friends and family. He is very kind, creative, fun, smart, and hard-working.  He learns academically at his own pace, which is why he has been struggling with finding the right program for his needs. Switching from different schools was affecting his social life. He decided to take the Professional Writing program because he felt like he was good at it. He is currently in the process of finding his purpose in life career wise. He is aiming to learn everything he needs to know about writing professionally and see where it leads him.

The Lion King Broadway (Limited Time Offer)

The Lion King Broadway is currently selling tickets online at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa. For those of you that are familiar with this magnificent musical, now’s your chance to get your tickets as soon as possible before November 10, 2024. Here is the link.https://www.ticketsales.com/national-arts-centre-tickets/venue?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw1Yy5BhD-ARIsAI0RbXZNZtzVlq8vnh0lU2MsoqWEdFaOrTiAT68m8eEZh0NKEdOsAkEVgdMaAsbTEALw_wcB 

The Lion King Broadway is one of the most popular and amazing musicals around the world since 1997. If you are not familiar with The Lion King, I’d highly suggest that you watch the animated movie first to get a better understanding of the story. The Broadway version is based on the animated Disney movie itself. The thrill of the adventure will get your heart flowing. The show has been successful mainly because of the music, costumes, and puppetry. The music especially connects with the story and the characters’ emotions. Trust me, once you’ve experienced it, you’ll be so glad that you did. The Lion King Broadway was even nominated for Best Musical while winning six Tony Awards. It grossed over $1.9 Billion Dollars and is the third-longest running show. It is also the number one highest grossing Broadway production after Wicked and The Phantom of The Opera. 

The Lion King Broadway tells the story of a young lion cub named Simba, destined to be become king of the pride lands, but his uncle Scar was jealous and is determined to kill Simba and Simba’s father Mufasa, the original king. If you guys haven’t seen the movie, don’t worry, I won’t reveal too much information. Just check out the movie itself for more details. If you are a parent with young children, they must be at least six and up to see the show because some scenes might be a little sensitive for children at a lower age. 

The Lion King Musical has received so many positive reviews from critics. The New York Times viewed it as "a visual tapestry, there is simply nothing else like it. Suddenly, you're four years old again, and you've been taken to the circus for the first time. You can only marvel at the exotic procession of animals before you: the giraffes and the elephants and the hippopotamuses and all those birds in balletic flight. Such is the transporting magic wrought by the opening ten minutes of The Lion King, [director Julie] Taymor has introduced a whole new vocabulary of images to the Broadway blockbuster."  https://www.broadway.com/shows/the-lion-king/reviews/ 

I can honestly say, The Lion King Broadway is way better version of a circus because of its majestic nature. The quality of the entire production is enough to make people want to revisit it. If I were one of the critics rating it, I would give it a gigantic ten out of ten. There is no other musical like The Lion King. Since the animated movie was already a successful hit, it’s no surprise that the musical would hit the top twenty-five best ones. 

When it comes to fun attractions, I believe that quality over quantity will draw people in. The key, however, is having the right intentions. The staff have worked hard to create the beautiful quality of The Lion King. It’s appreciative of them to create stunning features and designs to make us smile. That’s why people love it so much. The quality of their work is worth every penny. The Lion King Broadway is something that the whole family will enjoy. This is a limited opportunity in Ottawa. You do not want to miss it. 

Rideau Carleton Raceway & Casino.

Are you looking for some fun activities to do in Ottawa and not sure where to start? Well, you’re in luck, because Ottawa has some of the coolest attractions you can find. One of them is called the Rideau Carleton Raceway & Casino. This place has a variety of attractions. They got dining, musical entertainment, horse racing, and of course, there’s the Casino. Did you know that this is the only casino in Ottawa? Well, it’s true. They have some great slot machines that you can try and a variety of games to play such as poker, Blackjack, Baccarat, Roulette, Pai Gow, you name it.

The horse racing event is something you would not want to miss. They host it live on Thursdays and Sundays. If you are interested in watching horses race through the track, you can check their schedule at the Rideau Carleton Casino website.

At the Casino. They have promotions where you can win some cash by cracking a code.  However, you would have to sign up to become a rock star rewards member to win some prizes. The promotions are open every Saturday evening from eight to eleven and it’s five people per hour. The prizes are $2000 Cash from a silver vault, $4000 Cash from a gold vault, and $10,000 Cash from a grand vault. If you are wanting to enter the code cracking challenge win some free cash, it is still in the same website, Rideau Carleton Casino. https://www.rideaucarletoncasino.com/promotions.htm You can also play one of the casino games online called Hard Rock Social Casino. It is available to download with an IOS or Android device. However, you must be at least 19 years of age and above.

The dining is undeniably delicious. Whether it is a special occasion or a regular day, this place has some of the finest restaurants there. They got breakfast, lunch, and dinner. One of their most unique restaurants is called Caffé Italiano. It is an Italian restaurant with great menu’s beautifully prepared to perfect quality to satisfy the human taste buds. According to the site, they have “fresh handmade pasta, sauces, bread, pizza and composed specialty dishes using 100% AAA Canadian select cuts, grass-fed and aged to perfection, fresh seafood from British Columbia and Nova Scotia through our Fresh Fish Program, locally sourced in-season fruit and vegetables, and imported fine Italian foods like gelato, San Marzano tomatoes, olives, pastas and relishes.” https://www.rideaucarletoncasino.com/caffe-italiano.htm

They also got some live entertainment there as well. They got shows, performances and live music performed by a band. It is a great way to party all night and have the time of your life. If you are a huge fan of concerts, you can go to the Rideau Carleton Casino website and click on entertainment for more information.

The joint is a great place to check out for entertainment. They have live performances that can hold 25-400 people. The joint has a great amount of space that have a central bar, VIP seating areas, and TV/projection screens for any event. They also have free parking. They have food and beverages served by the food and beverages team. The place is open 24/7. They even have comedy shows, sports viewing parties, and team building events. You must be at least 19 and up to enter. https://www.rideaucarletoncasino.com/the-joint.htm

If you are interested in visiting the Rideau Carleton Casino, it is located on 4837 Albion Rd S, Gloucester, ON K1X 1A3. The directions are also shown on the website itself. You can also book a visit to reserve your spot. Once you read everything there is to know about that place, you are going to want to revisit it again and again and share it with friends and family.

Wow! Who would have ever thought that something as “boring” as Ottawa has an awesome Casino to check out. That sounds cool for a quiet capital city. I would consider it one of the most unique Casinos here. If I had to rate the place one out of ten, I would give it a ten out of ten for the quality of all the activities they have. This is something that I would recommend to those that are interested.