Winter has seemed to stretch a little longer than usual in the Capital! Low temperatures and repeated snowfalls throughout March have made it tough to remember that spring is on the way. But despite winter’s lingering effects, April really is just around the corner, and Ottawa residents can get a jump-start on their spring fever […]
Archives: March 2014
Ottawa’s Centretown is the Heart of the City
Ottawa’s Centretown neighbourhood is the heart of the city. There’s always something new and exciting happening downtown, whether it’s a national event at Ottawa’s Parliament Hill or a new restaurant opening up on Bank Street. Surrounded by great neighbourhoods like Hintonburg to the west and The Glebe to the south, along with the close proximity […]
Something for Everyone at the Hintonburg Public House
Hintonburg is one of the city’s hottest neighbourhoods right now, with trendy highrise condos planned and new attention being given to the commercial district along Wellington Street. The area’s ideal location right between Centretown and Westboro means there’s always plenty to do within a short walking distance, and the scenic views of the Ottawa River […]
Ottawa Real Estate Gears Up for Spring Market
Statistics released this week from the Ottawa Real Estate Board (OREB) reported that 870 residential properties were sold through the Board’s MLS system in the month of February, compared to 903 in February of 2013. This is a year-over-year decrease of 3.7 per cent. Although Ottawa resales were down when compared to last year, the […]
Ottawa Senators Face Off in the Capital
Spring is quickly approaching in Ottawa and Winterlude has come and gone, but there are still plenty of opportunities to get out and enjoy winter in the capital before all the snow melts. With so many winter activities and events going on, Ottawa is a great place to visit while the temperatures are still low. […]