A Retrospection on Ottawa, Canada
By w(e+1)s

Note: read this piece in earnest to understand the plot more fully

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This project began as an attempt to recreate Ottawa's sights but evolved into a personal representation of memories from a family trip in 2024. Instead of focusing on popular attractions, I found inspiration in my personal experiences, resulting in a plot that captures meaningful moments rather than just "cool things." The plot is a blend of memories and personal significance, and I hope others will enjoy it as much as I enjoyed building it!

Here’s a catalogue of items displayed, from bottom to top.


Diefenbunker Cafeteria
-5.25m -> 8.25m

https://diefenbunker.ca/

Rideau Canal, ground level
9.00m -> 24.75m

https://parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/on/rideau

Notre Dame Cathedral Basilica
25.5m -> 63m

https://notredameottawa.com/

Peace Tower
64.5m -> 105m

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-services-procurement/services/infrastructure-buildings/parliamentary-precinct/discover/peace-tower.html

Canadian Aviation and Space Museum - Royal Mail Plane
105m -> 126.75m

https://ingeniumcanada.org/aviation
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stearman_4

reStays Skylounge*
127.5m -> 155.25m

https://www.restays.com/view-spaces-events/spaces-events/sky-lounge

Constellations
156m to height limit

*On the last night of our visit, we were in the hotel lobby when my dad asked the hotel staff if we could go see what the top-floor lounge looked like. The guy did us one better: he let us stay in the lounge alone as long as we liked. It had amazing views of Parliament at night, and I took a quick pen drawing before being whisked away by my parents (to not overstay our visit). This is probably the least “famous” of the group, so it bears explanation.

TL;DR Cool things from Ottawa family trip, big memories, I had fun