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The mystery of the Ottawa Rockeries follies

The mystery of the Ottawa Rockeries follies

Just north of Ottawa, some follies in the Rockeries give the impression of stumbling upon ancient ruins.

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Alexander Verbeek
May 03, 2021
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Ottawa is a young city, especially for my European standards. I was therefore surprised to find a spot with 'Greek ruins.' Not that anybody calls them either Greek or ruins, and they certainly aren't, but the site gives that impression. 

The Rockeries, a park at the end of Arcadia Avenue, is a small but exciting place to visit. Close to the standing and …

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