Andrew Haydon Park, Ottawa

Andrew Haydon Park is one of the hidden gems of Ottawa, in the west end of the city, right by the side of the Ottawa River

Graham Creek one of the little rivers that feed the two lakes in the park, which then run into the Ottawa River.

On our travels across Canada we have only seen a few Herons. There are no shortage of them here.

Walking up to one of the lakes we saw these model boats, thinking those kids are having fun. We thought wrong they were a bit older, these fellas were having a great time playing with their radio controlled boats. They get together most mornings bring their chairs and boats and flasks of coffee, sail their boats and solve the worlds problems at the same time.

This reminds me of those beach photos you see, so many people you can't see the sand, here its so many boats you can't see the water.

Another Heron, this is Graham Bay a little inlet between Andrew Haydon Park and Dick Bell Park where the Marina is situated.

Egret and a couple of dabbling ducks.

Lovely little water fall.

The Bandshell, free concerts  during the summer.

Looking over the lake towards the river.

Looking south towards the city, across  Britannia Bay.

Another Heron fishing in Graham Creek.

Walking back to the truck, this fern showing some autumn colours.