Get ready for plenty of interesting, fun things to do – Ottawa happens to have a lot going on this April. Find out if one of the following exhibits or festivals is happening close to your Ottawa neighbourhood. Arts and Exhibits in Ottawa The Canadian Museum of Nature will be featuring Extraordinary Arctic: The Festival […]
Trying to get your Ottawa home ready to sell can be stressful, which is why last October, we gave our favourite tips on how to get the outside of your house prepared. With spring moving in, we’re back again to give you more tips on making the inside attractive to home buyers. The Clean Up No […]
Although Winterlude is coming to an end, there are still more fun things coming to Ottawa. Two more festivals are set to take place near your Ottawa neighbourhood. Find out where the fun will be! Wear Green for this Ottawa Festival Ottawa’s Annual Irish Festival will begin March 7 through March 17, held by the […]
Located in Ottawa’s west end neighbourhood of Britannia Village, the Britannia Yacht Club (BYC) is one of Canada’s oldest yacht clubs. Its roots are based on a gathering of cottagers who spent summers at Britannia-on-the-Bay. Once known as the Britannia Aquatic Club, the association met for nine years in an old saw mill. The name […]
Over 145 kilometres long, the Rideau River offers picturesque views. The river flows north from the Upper Rideau Lake and empties into the Ottawa River at Rideau Falls. The Rideau Canal was formed by joining the River River with the Cataraqui River. To help reduce flooding, city workers often utilize ice blasting to eliminate the ice […]
An Outdoor Paradise Dow’s Lake Pavillion, located in the heart of Dow’s Lake, offers a variety of recreational activities throughout the year. If you’re looking to enjoy the Rideau Canal and Dow’s Lake, this is the place to be! The Pavilion is easily accessible from points around the city with an abundance of parking to […]
Directed by Jo Marr and written by Maher Baroud, “Going Thru a Thing” is a comical account of a middle-age man who quickly learns that growing up never stops, and that one can always change their path. Filmed in Bells Corners in 2010, the film featured an actress from Stittsville. Sammy, played by the Stittsville […]
It’s hard to believe that we’re already a month in to 2013. There are plenty of family-friendly events and exhibits – especially with the Winterlude excitement happening tomorrow— to be found throughout the city. Find out if any of these amazing events are happening near your Ottawa neighbourhood. Ottawa’s February Events and Exhibits 2013 • The […]
The National Capital Region winter celebration is on its way in Old Ottawa East! Held in Ottawa-Gatineau each Feburuary, Winterlude was created in 1979 to enjoy Canada’s northern climate and culture. Activities for Winterlude are located in three primary locations: The Rideau Canal Skateway – meandering through downtown Ottawa you will find the world’s largest […]
About the Central Experimental Farm Canada is the only country to have a working farm in the heart of its capital. The Central Experimental Farm was established in 1886 as the central research station for the federal Department of Agriculture. Its original mandate was to be the central hub for a Canada-wide system of experimental […]
