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The HIDDEN RUINS OF A 300 YEAR OLD SULPICIAN FORT

I’ve always been curious about an island east of Ottawa as a likely candidate for some interesting history…it did not disappoint.

Full story with sketches, click below 👇 https://t.co/O4Uc79J3wL

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In 1940 a scientist working at he National Research Council in Ottawa made an experimental nuclear reactor.

FULL STORY

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PRIMITIVE “MYSTERY” CANALS SUBMERGED UNDER THE OTTAWA RIVER

A conduit for travel and trade for thousands of years, unexplained engineers built primitive canals along the Ottawa River.

An all-new Ottawa Rewind report:

https://t.co/tB9LQ8BWqz

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Former Secret Government Bunker Up For Sale | OTTAWA REWIND https://t.co/dODB9Y8OV0

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OTTAWA’S TOP SECRET BALLS

During the Cold War Ottawa’s National Research Council joined forces with Avro to develop a supersonic wind tunnel for the Avro Arrow.

A binder of clippings tell the tale of giant balls on Montreal Road…

https://t.co/EByShRWWT8

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That is correct. Heritage Canada seems too busy controlling the internet.

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OTTAWA REWIND RETURNS!

A look at the abandoned 1970s recording studio used by the Bee Gees in the secluded woods northeast of Ottawa…

#Ottawa

https://t.co/wbAnBGEJIy

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For over 100 years this landmark has been a beacon overlooking the waters of the Rideau River, its soul and hidden history intact for those of us that know it’s still there...

THE LAST LIGHTHOUSE

New on OttawaRewind https://t.co/kHYCYCBDiL

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Medieval-era artifacts including sword blades, chain mail armour, knives and ship building tools were found in the Canadian Arctic.

A new post on OTTAWA REWIND
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Blocked off and forgotten, an old iron truss bridge is a quiet reminder of our isolated past.

The full story behind a 126yr old iron bridge that once carried virus carrying citizens to a quarantine island in downtown Ottawa. #Ottawa https://t.co/HJJ4NOtvRq

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FIRST SHIP ON THE GREAT LAKES

Contrary to what history books tell us, “LeGriffon” launched in 1679 was not the 1st but the 5th sailing vessel on the Great Lakes.

Info from 1673 outlines earlier vessels launched in Kingston, On

FULL STORY https://t.co/UnCDYAXUpB

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Saturday Morning Post

Locating a lost fort from 1660 on the Ottawa River.

#ottawa #montreal #cdnhistory

https://t.co/hnS4IxzR8F

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In 1660 on the shores of the Ottawa River, a bloody battle raged at a crude fort on the Ottawa River, creating legends in New France.

Lost in history, new research shows the fort likely lies submerged, just east of Ottawa, in Ontario...

#ottawa

https://t.co/hnS4IxzR8F

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In the early 1950s, the skies above Ottawa were filled with the sound of P-51 Mustangs stationed at Uplands Air Force Base...

Later sold off as surplus, I tracked down where they are today...NEW at OttawaRewind:

OTTAWA’S LOST MUSTANGS #ottawa

https://t.co/mcrnQsA1GD

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SPECIAL HOLIDAY PROMO!

The publisher just informed me that any ”Ottawa Rewind” books ordered directly from their website before December 18th guarantees you’ll get it before Christmas AND you’ll also get 3 signed ArtCards w/your order!

Order here 👇

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In 1874 the ancient remains of a humpback whale were unearthed south of Ottawa.

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The Covert Coke Machine Beneath Parliament Hill Still Dispensing Glass Bottles

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Ottawa Rewind is becoming a book! Enjoy your favourite Ottawa stories and mysteries from the archives!

Ottawa Rewind: A Book of Curios and Mysteries will arrive in bookstores in early October, but you can pre-order your copy today by clicking below.

https://t.co/0uArCLVnfo

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A carved cross discovered on a recent camping trip north of Kingston could have been left by a lost Samuel deChamplain in 1615...or is it the work of someone else?

#champlain #TheCross https://t.co/ZKHKnxfsA5