About five years ago, I was taking my in-laws on a tour of the Rideau Canal. We watched a pair of skaters zoom by us, pushing some sort of wood contraptions on skis. I was immediately fascinated,...
http://danigirl.ca/blog/2021/02/20/winter-adventure-kicksledding-in-ottawa/
In the decade we’ve lived here, I’ve harboured a not-so-secret covetousness of other people’s boats. Many Ottawa folks don’t know that half of the village of Manotick is on an island in t...
http://danigirl.ca/blog/2020/06/21/adventures-in-kayaking-manoticks-back-channel/
I have been a fan of Ottawa’s Andrew King for a long time. He’s a talented painter with a delightful whimsical streak, but he also loves Ottawa’s quirky side as much – if not more! – th...
http://danigirl.ca/blog/2020/02/19/views-of-a-village-a-new-art-exhibit-at-a-new-cafe-in-manotick/
This was the third year in a row that I met up with this fun family for a “day in the life” candid documentary photo session. The first two were so much fun that they ended up being among my ...
http://danigirl.ca/blog/2018/06/24/photos-of-the-day-family-fun-at-manoticks-locks/
I have been watching the progress of Manotick’s new Remembrance Park over the last few months. It’s a beautiful project in the town square beside Watson’s Mill, designed with six gardens to...
I had heard about Pianos in the Park, but didn’t realize until this week that they had installed a piano right around the corner from us at our favourite place. The Ottawa version of Pianos in ...
http://danigirl.ca/blog/2016/09/25/photos-of-the-day-piano-in-the-park-at-watsons-mill/
For weeks, I’d kept an eye on the forecast, hoping for just a wee crust of snow to be on the ground for this weekend. Alas, with sunshine and temperatures well above zero, there was not a flake...
http://danigirl.ca/blog/2015/12/06/photos-of-the-day-christmas-parades-and-tree-hunting/
There’s been a lot of coverage in the media this week of 24 Sussex Drive, the Prime Minister’s official residence. Did you know that the history of 24 Sussex Drive is linked directly with Wat...
http://danigirl.ca/blog/2015/10/28/photo-of-the-day-watsons-mill-reflected-and-a-history-lesson/
I have a lot of photos of Watson’s Mill in Manotick. No really – a LOT! And yet, this might be my favouritest one yet: Bright autumn colours, brilliant cyan sky, calm reflections on the Ridea...
http://danigirl.ca/blog/2015/10/14/photo-of-the-day-watsons-mill-in-autumn-splendor/
It went something like this: **ring ring** Hello? DaniGirl! It’s the Universe calling. Long time, no chat! Universe! Hey old friend, what are you doing in a photo of the day blog post? There wa...
So this isn’t exactly my photo, but I did ask for it to be taken, and it was of me, and it was my phone. Close enough, right? Heck, it wasn’t even today – the rules of this project get more...
http://danigirl.ca/blog/2015/07/03/photo-of-the-day-rowing-with-tristan/
This is terrific news for Manotick families with kids at or heading to St Mark High School. Per the latest Manotick Village and Community Association newsletter, there has been movement on the pr...
http://danigirl.ca/blog/2015/06/08/manotick-families-support-the-proposed-pool-to-school-pathway/
It is with great bloggy enthusiasm that I welcome our newest sponsor, the Manotick School of Music. We’ve had the boys enrolled in lessons at the Manotick School of Music for quite a few years ...
http://danigirl.ca/blog/2015/03/05/our-newest-sponsor-manotick-school-of-music/
Looking for winter family fun in Ottawa this weekend? Forget the crowds at Winterlude and head out to Manotick to celebrate Shiverfest! The Shiverfest fun starts on Friday January 30 at the Manot...
http://danigirl.ca/blog/2015/01/28/ottawas-best-winter-festival-is-back/
In the past year, the Youth of Manotick Association (YOMA) has been offering regular activities for local youth, primarily through Friday night drop-ins. YOMA’s activities provide a safe, inclu...
Did you see the weather forecast for this weekend? Sun, sun and more sun, with a side of heat and a little more sun. Helllloooooo summer, we are *so* glad to see you! You know I love summer. You ...
We live on an island, so you don’t have to go far to find water. No wonder I have moisture issues in my basement! But even on the island, there are little patches of water, like this small, nea...
http://danigirl.ca/blog/2014/05/22/photo-of-the-day-an-unexpected-red-canoe/
This blog post is part PSA and part rant. The PSA part is that the city is planning to update the play structures at George McLean park in Manotick. (Thanks to the Manotick Village and Community ...
http://danigirl.ca/blog/2014/04/15/manotick-families-have-your-say-about-george-mclean-park/
The forecast for the weekend looks wintry without being bone-numbingly, cheek-searingly cold – perfect weather to come out and celebrate the season at Manotick’s annual Shiverfest Winter Carn...
http://danigirl.ca/blog/2014/01/29/weekend-winter-family-fun-shiverfest-2014/
This week’s lesson in photography is about carpe-ing the diem. On Sunday morning I was up early and restless. I was twitchy to get outside when I saw the morning sun, but when I checked the tem...
http://danigirl.ca/blog/2013/02/17/this-week-in-pictures-winterlude-and-winter-magic/