PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) activists held an anti-meat consumption protest in downtown Ottawa during the lunch hour on July 17, 2013. iPolitics/ Matthew Usherwood

A member of the Ceremonial Guard stands at attention during a ceremony marking the change of command of the Canada Army on Parliament Hill in Ottawa July 18, 2013. iPolitics/ Matthew Usherwood

Friends enjoy the sunset after a massive storm moved through the Ottawa area on July 19, 2013. (Matthew Usherwood)

Josh Smith goes for the crux move while bouldering in Gatineau on July 21, 2013. (Matthew Usherwood)

Protesters interrupted Liberal leader Justin Trudeau’s press conference at the Centennial Flame on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Jun. 5, 2013. iPolitics/ Matthew Usherwood

NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair talks with media after the party's final Caucus meeting of the session in Ottawa on June 19, 2013. iPolitics/ Matthew Usherwood

A tennis player serves the ball during a sunset in Ottawa. (Matthew Usherwood)

Carly Rae Jepsen poses for photos with fans during the Canada Day show on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on July 1, 2013. iPolitics/ Matthew Usherwood

A busker balances a chainsaw from his chin while spectators watch in awe during the Canada Day festivities in downtown Ottawa on July 1, 2013. Matthew Usherwood/ Ottawa Sun