The period of snow and gloomy skies introduced the first official spring day in the capital, but cyclist Rory McEwen did not mind the rain.
“Yeah, it’s wet, pretty wet,” McEwen said as he prepared for his first ride of the season.
“[But] it’s nice, not so cold outside. I would have gone out earlier, but the bike paths are still not swollen. “
The melting snow banks and milder temperatures last weekend could be a sign of winter almost behind us.
“If it looks rather gray and rainy, just remember that it does a good job for some colors in the spring,” Jo Riding told the Canadian Tulip Festival.
This burst of color showers is the return of the annual tulip festival. This year, the public will be greeted for personal events at Commissioners Park.
“We can’t wait to get back to the park after two long years,” Riding said. “This festival means so much to Ottawans.”
Meanwhile, as the spring melt continues, many are drawn from hibernation.
“I put on my old running shoes,” Martha Bowers said on the way to walk along the lake, “I finally put those winter boots on the side.”
“It’s dirty, it’s gray and dark,” Jeremie said, picking up food next to Dow’s Lake. “It’s wet and cold. I’m not in it.”
Others, like McEwen, are looking for brighter days ahead.
“Lots of days on the bike and maybe a lot of sun, hopefully.”
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