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 Quebec. From the middle of the bridge is a comprehensive view up and down the river, shewing the most picturesque parts of the capital. Turning to the right, on entering the province of Quebec at Hull (see p. 18), a drive may be taken to the extensive works of the International Portland Cement Co. If desired, the drive may be continued to that famous fishing river, the Gatineau, opposite the village of Gatineau Point (see p. 18). Then through the city swept by the great fire of 1900 to the immense works of the E. B. Eddy Co. Thence on to the bridges crossing the Ottawa river, passing the "Devil's Hole" and mill races till the Chaudiere Falls (see p. 15) are reached. Adjoining the falls and making use of the power, is a mill of Mr. J. R. Booth, one of Ottawa's great lumbermen. The light from the top of his tall incinerator tower is conspicuous at night for miles around. This mill, and its yards, were the only exceptions in the path of destruction by the great fire, even the bridges being twisted into shapeless masses of iron. Turning up Wellington St., Christ Church (Anglican) Cathedral may be seen on the top of the high bluff. Next is St. Andrew's (Presbyterian) Church, the site of the first church erected in Ottawa. Then past the British American and American Bank Note Companies buildings (the latter erected from basement to roof in six weeks), passing on the left the Supreme Court (see p. 38) and the western entrance to Parliament Hill. Continuing on, for more than a block is a succession of banks; next comes the Langevin Block (see p. 20), then the United States Consulate, and the Chateau is again reached.—Time 1½ hours.

No. 3. Sandy Hill—Janeville.

From the Chateau Laurier it is but a short drive to Daly ave., at the lower end of which are the Court House, Jail and Registry offices, then, through one of the chief residential sections, will be noticed the homes of many prominent Ottawans, among them Hon. Mr. Justice Brodeur, Sir Charles Fitzpatrick, Chief Justice of Canada; and Sir Sandford Fleming, the father of the Pacific cable. Turning north at Charlotte st. is seen the Protestant General Hospital, then east, crossing Cumming's bridge ever the Rideau river, through the village of Janeville (annually flooded by the rising of the river) and, if desired, on to Notre Dame (R. C.) Cemetery. Then returning via Charlotte st. to Strathcona Park (see p. 38) where there is a good view of the Rideau river. Turning west along Laurier ave. (named after the late Premier) will be seen Stadacona Hall, a former residence of Sir John Macdonald (see p. 22) and one of the first houses built in Ottawa; it is now occupied by Sir Frederick Borden. Next but one is the Japanese Consular residence. On the next corner, at the right, lives Sir Wilfrid Laurier, ex-Premier of Canada. Still further on, at the right, is the Ottawa University (see p. 25), and at the left the Church of the Sacred Heart, recently destroyed by fire and now being re-built, and the Rideau Skating and Curling Rinks. Then crossing the Canal by the Laurier bridge, on the right is the Arena Skating Rink, and on the left Cartier Square and the Armouries. Thence via Elgin st., passing the Athletic Club, the City Hall and South African Monument (see p. 23), Sparks st. is reached.—Time (not including Notre Dame Cemetery), 1 hour.