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Canada Day Fireworks from Atop Fairmont Chateau Laurier

Posted on July 2, 2013 by lesleycarter

I didn’t think I would ever step inside Fairmont Chateau Laurier let alone watch the Canada Day fireworks from the roof-top, the best view in Canada. I’ll explain how I got there in a full post over in the next few days, but for now I wanted to give you a glimpse of the view. I’d write more now but I’m having too much fun in Ottawa to stop for a post. This city has endless possibilities.

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48 thoughts on “Canada Day Fireworks from Atop Fairmont Chateau Laurier”

More Food, Please on July 2, 2013 at 11:15 am said:

Beautiful pictures!

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Bob on July 2, 2013 at 11:18 am said:

Greet view, I’m looking forward to the story!

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morningstoryanddilbert on July 2, 2013 at 11:27 am said:

This is way cool!!!!! 🙂 Kenny T

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ibdesignsusa on July 2, 2013 at 11:30 am said:

Beautiful pictures. Enjoy your stay and will look forward to the story!

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dhphotosite on July 2, 2013 at 11:39 am said:

Super photos Lesley! You are a lucky gal to have had that vantage point!!! Happy Birthday Canada!

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- lesleycarter on July 3, 2013 at 5:01 am said:
  
  We were directly in front of them and celebrating with close friends. It was perfect! How will you be celebrating July 4th?
  
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Tiffany F. on July 2, 2013 at 11:39 am said:

Stunning!

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Johnny Knox on July 2, 2013 at 11:40 am said:

Nice pictures! Your view was amazing indeed.

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thebarbarianman on July 2, 2013 at 11:41 am said:

Wow, that’s awesome!

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gina4star on July 2, 2013 at 12:09 pm said:

Looking forward to the story too… Just googled the Chateau and oh my! 🙂

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- lesleycarter on July 3, 2013 at 5:02 am said:
  
  I might have to add saying there to my list 😉 Have you ever stayed at a Fairmont?
  
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  - gina4star on July 3, 2013 at 6:35 am said:
    
    Wow, yes it looks incredible! Alas I have never stayed in such a place… one day! 🙂 😛 🙂
    
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    - lesleycarter on July 3, 2013 at 6:36 am said:
      
      I’m going to add it to my list too 😉
      
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    - lesleycarter on July 3, 2013 at 6:37 am said:
      
      What hotel/resort have you visited that is your favorite so far?
      
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      - gina4star on July 3, 2013 at 8:17 am said:
        
        Oh! :S I haven’t really ever been to any fancy hotels or resorts you know! Whenever I’ve travelled I’ve tended to do it solo or stayed in hostels… Loved reading about your stay at the Hard Rock Vallarta, I would love to do something like that one day!
        
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swedenole13 on July 2, 2013 at 12:13 pm said:

Thank you for posting those photos. Delightful, and what a perspective. Me too looking forward to the story! I love anticipation!

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John on July 2, 2013 at 12:20 pm said:

Oh Canada! Great photos!

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KittyHere on July 2, 2013 at 1:18 pm said:

I look forward to hearing how the roof top view for the fireworks. I have been lucky enough to stay at the Chateau Laurier several times. I am also old enough to have stayed there while it was still a CP hotel and some of the staff had served the likes of Churchhill. The place to me was even more special back then, but I never made it to the rooftop let alone on Canada Day.

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- lesleycarter on July 3, 2013 at 5:03 am said:
  
  I’ve never stayed there; I might add it to the list. What was your favorite thing about Ottawa?
  
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Carl on July 2, 2013 at 1:30 pm said:

What an ace view to have! Looking forward to reading about!

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theindeliblelifeofme on July 2, 2013 at 1:38 pm said:

Great photos. Wonderful fireworks.

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Beth on July 2, 2013 at 3:19 pm said:

Awesome photos!! You had a fabulous view!! 🙂 Thanks for sharing.

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amediablogger on July 2, 2013 at 3:25 pm said:

lovely photos. Thanks for sharing.

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Thoughtlife on July 2, 2013 at 3:55 pm said:

Wow they are just some spectacular images. I have friends who’ve recently moved to Canada. I know they’re enjoying, amongst many other things, the celebrations. I’ll be hoping to visit there one day.

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- lesleycarter on July 3, 2013 at 5:05 am said:
  
  Do you know the province? I’m from Nova Scotia.
  
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  - Thoughtlife on July 3, 2013 at 9:58 am said:
    
    They’re on Prince Edward Island. Charlottetown. They say it’s very beautiful.
    
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Let's CUT the Crap! on July 2, 2013 at 4:48 pm said:

How did you manage to take all these lovely pictures with an energetic child? They are lovely.

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- lesleycarter on July 3, 2013 at 5:05 am said:
  
  I took several of them while Athena was strapped to my chest with the carrier. She is very happy like that and it frees up my hands 🙂
  
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Alia on July 2, 2013 at 8:50 pm said:

Ottawa is the best place to celebrate Canada Day! I love the photos!

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- lesleycarter on July 3, 2013 at 5:05 am said:
  
  Are you Canadian?
  
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  - Alia on July 6, 2013 at 11:23 am said:
    
    I am! And I was lucky enough to spend Canada Day in Ottawa a few years ago. It was an awesome celebration!
    
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Lone Trekker on July 2, 2013 at 9:13 pm said:

Damn! The firework is beautiful. I reminded me of 4the of July in Boston. Great pictures, Lesley.

I just read Climbing Mera Peak

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- lesleycarter on July 3, 2013 at 5:06 am said:
  
  Are you from Boston? Will you be in the US for July 4th?
  
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  - Lone Trekker on July 3, 2013 at 10:28 pm said:
    
    Can’t make it Lesley. I’m out of US currently, will sure gonna miss the extravaganza. 😦
    
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bklynboy59 on July 2, 2013 at 11:40 pm said:

Very nice pictures and you did this how? Wow with a child??

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- lesleycarter on July 3, 2013 at 5:07 am said:
  
  Athena comes with me on most trips. She’s a very pleasant traveler. Do you have children?
  
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  - bklynboy59 on July 3, 2013 at 9:35 am said:
    
    yes I do 30 and 22 and two grandchildren 3 and 1
    
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Profiteroles & Ponytails on July 3, 2013 at 3:48 am said:

Enjoy our nation’s capital!!!!

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- lesleycarter on July 3, 2013 at 5:07 am said:
  
  Are you Canadian too? Where are you from?
  
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  - Profiteroles & Ponytails on July 3, 2013 at 6:09 am said:
    
    Yep. I am from Toronto but spend lots of time in Ottawa on business.
    
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lesleycarter on July 3, 2013 at 5:01 am said:

Thanks for sharing! I hope you get to see fireworks for yourself soon. 🙂

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c to c friendspirations on July 3, 2013 at 12:12 pm said:

That looks like a beautiful view. and fun! – CAT

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Arianna Merritt, M. Ed. on July 3, 2013 at 2:22 pm said:

Beautiful pictures! Thanks for sharing your experience with us 🙂

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timothywpawiro on July 4, 2013 at 5:49 am said:

You really had a good spot to get great photos! 😉

Looking forward for the stories 😉

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michaelmulholland on July 8, 2013 at 12:25 pm said:

Spectacular photos…

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TravelEater on July 8, 2013 at 9:54 pm said:

Glad you got to my old home town for the best (well, busiest anyway) day of the year.
And hope you ate well! (Although likely not on Canada Day, perhaps the day after though)
If you go back, here are my resto recs : http://traveleater.wordpress.com/2011/04/07/hello-world/

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kvjinc on December 24, 2013 at 6:10 pm said:

Nice shots and lucky positioning you secured! That was on my bucket list too.

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