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14 Aug, 2020

Destination: Carlington Hill

Posted by andrea tomkins in: - Ottawa for kids|Misc. life|Ottawa

If you follow me on Instagram you probably saw this post:

I try to get in 5K worth of walking every day. I do this by:

– going to bed at a reasonable time the night before
– setting my alarm
– putting out my clothes the night before (sports bra, top, shorts, etc.)

I get up, have a coffee, download a good podcast, and go.

My routes vary, depending on how I’m feeling. Today I went to the hill behind the Dulude arena on the advice of a good friend. And I’m glad I did.

Getting TO Carlington Hill wasn’t exactly scenic, but once I was there… wow.  It was a beautiful morning, and no one was around. And to think, I almost missed this:

View up Carlington Hill (behind Dulude arena)

I haven’t been here for years. (The last time may have been when we set off Mark’s rocket.) 

Before today I had not yet seen the amazing bike park at the top! I hope it’s being used because it’s super cool. (ATTENTION ALL YOUNG PEOPLE.)

Carlington Hill Bike Park

Signage - Carlington Hill Bike Park

Carlington Hill Bike Park

Carlington Hill Bike Park

Carlington Bike Park tracks

Carlington Hill Bike Park

After I checked out the bike park I walked up and down the hill four or five times, and walked back home, happy I made the extra effort today.


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My name is Andrea and I live in the Westboro area of Ottawa with my husband Mark and our dog Piper who is kind of a big deal on Instagram. We also have two human offspring: Emma (24) and Sarah (22). During the day I work as a writer at the Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre. I am a longtime Ottawa blogger and I've occupied this little corner of the WWW since 1999. The Fishbowl is my whiteboard, water cooler, and journal, all rolled into one. I'm passionate about healthy living, arts and culture, travel, great gear, good food, and sharing the best of Ottawa. I also love vegetables, photography, gadgets, and great design.

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