Spring has finally arrived in Ottawa, and with the temperatures rising it’s even easier to get out to enjoy all the city has to offer. Whether you’re browsing the vendors of the ByWard Market downtown, checking out a new restaurant in Hintonburg, or taking the family out for a picnic in Alta Vista, Ottawa’s warm […]
The Ottawa real estate market continues to see stability and growth as we move forward into 2014, according to the latest sales statistics from the Ottawa Real Estate Board. While the sales stats from April 2014 show a decrease of 3.9 percent in year-over-year sales, more properties changed hands in April than in March. Additionally, […]
Ottawa residents and visitors alike know that when you’re looking for a night out on the town, Elgin Street is the place to be. Elgin is located in the Golden Triangle, just a short walk away from all the sights of downtown Ottawa. Nestled between the edge of vibrant Centretown and the historic Rideau Canal, […]
It’s tulip season again in the Capital! The Canadian Tulip Festival kicks off May 9th in Ottawa and will continue until the 19th. Every year, local residents and visitors alike look forward to North America’s largest Tulip Festival, a tradition originating from the Dutch Royal Family’s gift of tulips for Canada’s role in spearheading the […]
With the snow finally melting, the weather warming, evening light and the Ottawa senators out of the playoffs, expectations point to an active spring surge with buyers taking advantage of great mortgage rates and ample inventory to choose from. Ottawa’s hottest ‘hoods right now are Hintonburg and Wellington Village, and for those shopping for an […]
As the nation’s capital, Ottawa’s well-known for its impressive heritage buildings and national landmarks, and highly anticipated annual events like Winterlude and the Tulip Festival never disappoint. Both residents and visitors alike have plenty to choose from when looking for new things to do across the city. But lately it seems that everyone’s been talking […]
The spring real estate market is fast approaching in Ottawa! Statistics released this week from the Ottawa Real Estate Board demonstrated a 29.7 percent month-over-month increase of home sales, with 256 more properties switching hands in March than in February. Members of the Board sold 1,126 residential properties through the Multiple Listing Service, compared to […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
