Some of the topics we will cover include:
- Her strange family life
- How Ottawa was named
- Legacies left by her children in Canada
As a newcomer to Canada, I heard that Queen Victoria named Ottawa as our capital to make it less accessible to attacks from the Americans. I was surprised by what I learned when I dug deeper. You will too.
I also learned that the Natives thought fondly of her. Now I understand why Prince Harry met with them on his visit to Canada. So much for them toppling her statues.
For the first time, I understood the demographic of the Irish in Canada. Now I have a better understanding of the Fenian raids.