2025 Ottawa - Fall Colours

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In late October, I had the opportunity to take some photos of early fall colours in and around Ottawa during two different excursions. The first was a weekend day trip to a pair of quaint little towns to the southwest of Ottawa, one Carleton Place and the other Almonte. The other time was on a walk to the Canadian Museum of History where Emily was attending a conference. While she was at the conference, even though it was somewhat overcast, I took the opportunity to wander about and take many shots of the fall colours in the area, and walked quite a ways along the north side of the Ottawa River from the museum.

Later in the day, it cleared up for a time, and I captured some nice shots from the Alexandra Bridge, including numerous stitched panoramic images as well, which I have included below.

First up is a view south from the Canadian Museum of History towards Ottawa, with the Alexandra Bridge on the left, the Rideau Canal locks just visible in the centre, and Parliament Hill on the right. The tall glass atrium of the National Gallery of Canada, where Emily works, can be seen just over the opposite (Ottawa) side of the bridge. You can click on the images to open larger versions in a new window or tab...

Below is a wide view of Ottawa, with Parliament Hill on the left this time.

Finally, some nicer skies! The below view is from the Alexandra Bridge, looking back towards Gatineau with part of the Canadian Museum of History visible on the right.

A view towards Gatineau with most of the Canadian Museum of History visible on the right half of the image below.

A view towards Ottawa, with the Rideau Canal locks visible on the left, and Parliament Hill on the right. A week or two later and I imagine the colours would have been even more amazing.

Last is a wide shot towards Gatineau, with the Alexandra Bridge showing on the right.