Great Canadian Skyline Thread II

[PortaPetee]

[QUOTE=mr.John[/QUOTE]

Great shots. 100% my favourite city in Canada.

[Chadillaccc]

Originally Posted by PortaPetee

I noticed in some aerial shots that Ottawa is developing quite a bit of a "urban canyon" downtown that I don't recall being so dense in the early aughts.



Source: https://thevoice.ottawachamber.ca/2014/11/25/the-future-for-ottawa-businesses-is-bright/

This is the best shot of Ottawa I've ever seen. Wow, truly fabulous.

Originally Posted by PortaPetee

I mean this is the definition of trolling. Why go so out of your way to provoke the guy? Jesus. I've been here all of 24 hours and can see that yes, he is aggressive (or defensive?) and doesn't let things go easily and may have earned some of the ill will (or maybe he was just responding to it), but then again why poke the bear and then castigate the bear for being upset?

Originally Posted by giallo

This forum is really starting to bum me out. Watching a bunch of grown men tag team someone that has made it very apparent they suffer from depression etc. is pretty sad to witness. There's a mean streak in the Canada forum that isn't very cool at all.

Originally Posted by Pavlov

This. And they think it's hilarious.

Originally Posted by logan5

Yeah. We are in on line bullying territory. For the life of me I don’t know why someone as seemingly intelligent as Rousseau would make that comment.

This is a what happens with no rule of law. It’s like Lord of the Flies.

Well I appreciate the support, guys. Only took 10 years for everyone to see them for who they are and always have been on here. No overtures towards decency, ever, and no personal growth, ever. It's more pathetic than anything though really, I can't imagine what it must be like to be that old, bitter, angry, and unwilling to grow. Just let it slide, and they'll scurry back into their holes eventually. Again, thank you

[PortaPetee]

Originally Posted by giallo

This .

I keep meaning to comment on your avatar. DFA 1979's Black History Month is perfect for this forum:

Can you remember a time when this city was
A great place for architects and dilettantes

Is that exactly what you were going for? Or pure serendipity?

[Pavlov]

I'm in Ottawa for a day or two every month for work. I think it's city centre is definitely underrated. I think it's similar to Calgary in scale. Calgary has taller, higher quality towers and is probably more dense overall. But Ottawa has Parliament Hill, the SCC, amazing institutions, and more established neighborhoods. I'd call it a saw-off.

[PortaPetee]

Originally Posted by Chadillaccc

Well I appreciate the support, guys. Only took 10 years for everyone to see them for who they are and always have been on here. No overtures towards decency, ever, and no personal growth, ever. It's more pathetic than anything though really, I can't imagine what it must be like to be that old, bitter, angry, and unwilling to grow. Just let it slide, and they'll scurry back into their holes eventually. Again, thank you

You're welcome, but you know you just piled on a bunch of gratuitous hellfire too, right? I'm not sure if I blame you or not, but still. Pull your punches!

All y'all need to chill!!

[Chadillaccc]

They deserved a lot worse. They're the ones keeping it going, I'm keeping the thread on track (skyline pictures). A response was unquestionably justified. Not sorry

[PortaPetee]

Originally Posted by Pavlov

I'm in Ottawa for a day or two every month for work. I think it's city centre is definitely underrated. I think it's similar to Calgary in scale. Calgary has taller, higher quality towers and is probably more dense overall. But Ottawa has Parliament Hill, the SCC, amazing institutions, and more established neighborhoods. I'd call it a saw-off.

Calgary's skyline is insane for a city its size. I wonder if there's another 1.5m metro anywhere that compares. The "skyline" comparison is a bit unfair just because Calgary is so over the top.

But for mix of uses, styles, "feel", etc. Ottawa is very impressive.

[MolsonExport]

still waiting for an apology for the undeserved 'idiot' label festooned upon me for no reason.

Can-do it?

[PortaPetee]

^^^
It seems I was just pissing in the wind.
I tried.

[Chadillaccc]

Originally Posted by PortaPetee

Calgary's skyline is insane for a city its size. I wonder if there's another 1.5m metro anywhere that compares. The "skyline" comparison is a bit unfair just because Calgary is so over the top.

But for mix of uses, styles, "feel", etc. Ottawa is very impressive.

The skyline comparison is a complete nonstarter.

Having lived in both, they're very comparable and which has more vibrancy can be easily debated both ways. I personally give the edge to Calgary, simply due to larger downtown workforce, more downtown hotels, and a significantly larger core population, with residential development in the inner city occurring at 2 to 3x the rate. Ottawa has better bones though, as it should being the capital, having been the larger of the two for all time up until a few years ago, and being 50 years older.

[Razor]

That past Ottawa shot was indeed real impressive. Kudos. Ditto for that Winnipeg shot..I really like the Peg through pics. Great architecture.There was one other Ottawa panorama that was posted some years back that was /is still my favourite..I think Flar posted it..It was taken from the Quebec side, and you had to scroll almost, if not 180.
My take on cities is that whether it's a 10m metro or 1.5m metro, it's still going to behave like it's size no matter how it's laid out. I doubt that Istanbul or Paris is any less vibrant then (*insert Skyscraper filled city here*).

As far as Chadillac being bullied, I must say that, faux Marilyn Monroe pin up selfies aside, he has been real good these past few years, but he has been no innocent in the past, and has actually done his fair share of throwing barbs and unsolicited provoking bringing a lot blowback on himself..Having said that, that page has been turned, and maybe forumers need to adjust to the seemingly newly improved and maturing Chad.

Originally Posted by Acajack

The (locally) much-maligned National Capital Commission actually does relatively good work in Ottawa, but the city itself basically behaves like it was Hamilton or something. (No offence to Hamilton.

Ha. You somehow managed to throw the city of Hamilton under the bus at the same time as Ottawa..It's like saying "Gatineau pretty much has the same mindset as Laval, but no offense to Laval".

[PortaPetee]

Originally Posted by Razor

faux Marilyn Monroe pin up selfies aside.

Wut. I need to see this.

[drizzo_613]

Since Ottawa is getting some unusual love right now i'll just drop this shameless repost of mine



Here is the link for the original size. It's gigantic.
https://live.staticflickr.com/3898/14827002399_ce7168838a_o.jpg

[Chadillaccc]

Marilyn Monroe pinups? When I do that?

Is this another thing from 10 years ago that only 5 people here remember, not even including myself?

[Hali87]

Originally Posted by Chadillaccc

The skyline comparison is a complete nonstarter.

Having lived in both, they're very comparable and which has more vibrancy can be easily debated both ways.

I would say that Ottawa has more character whereas Calgary has more personality. Ottawa is nostalgic/romantic while Calgary feels more ambitions and rooted in the present. Ottawa feels like a government city and Calgary feels like a corporate one. The Rideau Canal and Bow River are striking contrasts to one another. Overall Calgary's downtown felt larger (in terms of area) but they both seemed about as "busy" in terms of crowds. There's also a bit of a spillover effect to the Gatineau side in Ottawa that doesn't really exist to the same extent in Calgary, although I didn't really get a chance to see much of Gatineau.

[Acajack]

Regarding the bullying, I won't engage in it nor will I even be an apologist for it.

But that said, while I am not an expert and I don't know what stage our friend Chad is at when it comes to getting over things, I do think when it comes to your demons, it's not always a bad thing to be "exposed" to the source from time to time, as opposed to always being sheltered from them.

For example, a recovered alcoholic needs to be able to be around people who are drinking without falling back into the pattern. If you can't be around people drinking without getting drunk yourself, then you haven't really recovered.

Anyway, just my two cents.

[Chadillaccc]

I agree with that, that's why I left the forum for a year and came back better than ever, and slaying it ever since That's what the kids call a "glow up".

[Razor]

Originally Posted by Hali87

I would say that Ottawa has more character whereas Calgary has more personality. Ottawa is nostalgic/romantic while Calgary feels more ambitions and rooted in the present. Ottawa feels like a government city and Calgary feels like a corporate one. The Rideau Canal and Bow River are striking contrasts to one another. Overall Calgary's downtown felt larger (in terms of area) but they both seemed about as "busy" in terms of crowds. There's also a bit of a spillover effect to the Gatineau side in Ottawa that doesn't really exist to the same extent in Calgary, although I didn't really get a chance to see much of Gatineau.

Seems like a good assessment..Ottawa and Gatineau really act as two independent metros. It's not as conjoined as say the twin cities.Most residents from either side tend to stick to their respective boundaries save for big events,work, and some shopping.It's a double edge sword I suppose..The transition between the two could be more seemless due to the river and provincial border, yet there's something to be said about crossing over and experiencing a slightly different culture, retail, dining. etc..Also beer at convenience stores! (:

[Acajack]

Originally Posted by Chadillaccc

I agree with that, that's why I left the forum for a year and came back better than ever, and slaying it ever since That's what the kids call a "glow up".

If you're strong enough to dish it out, you're strong enough to take it.

[Razor]

Originally Posted by PortaPetee

Wut. I need to see this.

"faux"..I was Just referring to some of his posing on this "skyscraper site".