Wildflower water bouquet floats down the Rideau canal

I often walk or bike through Ottawa’s Rideau Canal as it wends its way through the bustling city. In the spring, the wind will often carry blossoms, flower petals, and other pretty flotsam into the water. They undulate on the surface in mesmerizing patterns, as the gentle current pushes them along to the open water. The colors and textures, together with the reflection of the soft, shiny white clouds on the dark water, form a stunning visual.

And if you are familiar with Ottawa and the canal— the brand new Flora Footbridge looking pristine and white in the distance tells you exactly where I am.