The outflow of McConnell Lake as it flows into the main channel of the Ottawa River at Rapides des Joachims , as seen from the "ZEC" bridge.

The outflow of McConnell Lake at Rapides des Joachims -2024 December 14

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Santa in the Pembroke, Ontario (population ~15,000) Santa Claus Parade.

Santa in the Deep River, Ontario (population ~4,500) Santa Claus Parade.

Santa in the Rapides des Joachims, Quebec (population ~150) Santa Claus Parade.

Merry Christmas from three Ottawa Valley Santas

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Looking downstream on the Ottawa River from Rapides des Joachims, P.Q., during a light snow squall. The river is beginning to freeze but is still largely open.

The Ottawa River at Rapides des Joachims -2024 December 14

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