Coca-Cola Company headquarters

There used to be a Coca-Cola Company headquarters in Overla, in Toronto. I always liked the monument they had in front of their building. Once it was gone and I was left with this photosgrph to remember this cool monument. But do not drink the drink, okay? :)

Monument to Multiculturalism

Toronto is a city of multiculturalism. Here is a monument to mark that. Located in front of the city's Union Station and surrounded by high skyscrapers, it sure looks impressive. I think it is one of my favorite monuments all around the world. It is so much fun to photograph it and it looks great even from a really low angle of view.

Check out this very cool photo of the monument HERE.

Le Phare du Cosmos and a Porte de l'amitié ou La Puerta de la amistad

There is not much to say about this industrial robot-looking design "Le Phare du Cosmos" (1967), which author is Yves Trudeau. It was created for Expo 67 and is located in St. Helen's Island in Parc Jean-Drapeau, Montréal, Quebec. It is massive, bold and safe. I would call it a landmark...by the way, not far from it was another, similar red monument....

which has a very complicated name and goes like that: Porte de l'amitié ou La Puerta de la amistad

This sculpture is made by Sebastián in 1993. It was a gift from Mexico for the 350th anniversary of Montreal's founding. Sebastián, one of Mexico's most prolific sculptors, created this “friendship gate” to represent exchange, passage, and opening. Sculpture erected on the Parterre of Île Sainte-Hélène.

"Women are persons"

The outing in Ottawa goes on. More to discover and share!

Inaugurated on October 18, 2000, this monument entitled "Women are Persons!" is a tribute to Nellie McClung, Irene Parlby, Emily Murphy, Louise McKinney and Henrietta Muir Edwards. Known as the Famous Five, these women won the "Persons" Case, a 1929 court ruling which legally declared women as persons under the British North America Act and made them eligible for appointment to the Canadian Senate.

The monument is located just at your right from the Parliament building when facing it.

Walk in downtown

CN Tower

Canadian version of a flatiron building

Fairmont Hotel

Cool mural and brick buildings

Harbourfront

Had a nice walk in downtown with nice shots here and there before a great show in Air Canada Centre!

Barbecue

After chilling by the pool we went to a barbecue, we were the only girls. There were some great people, but not much to eat, I think we arrived too late, but we were able to experience Canadian lifestyle. The smiley guy in the center was our kind host :)

Parliament Hill

That is one of the most famous towers in Canada, next to CN Tower of course. It is located in Parliament Hill and this is where Canadian government is located. Main sights to visit when in Ottawa. Be sure to check before your visit to be able to see wonderful light plays which are offered every now and then.

I think in Estonia it could be Toompea tower, which is as known and important for locals. 

Oscar Peterson's statue

As a surprise came to me to find this lovely statue of world-famous pianist Oscar Peterson in Ottawa. He was born in Montreal and passed away just five years ago in Mississauga close to Toronto.

Read more about it from The Star.

Sir James Pliny Whitney

A little history lesson.

The monument of Sir James Pliny Whitney I found at Queen's Park while exploring the city with a French Couchsurfer I shared the room in Etobicoke. Little I knew about him, but after I opened Wikipedia, I found out that he was a politician in the Canadian province of Ontario. He was also a lawyer in eastern Ontaro and the sixth Premier of Ontario.

Man, famous enough to have his own monument in a lovely park for pedestrians.