Ottawa’s Centretown is one of the most active and vibrant neighbourhoods in the city. Located just south of the Ottawa River and the landmark Parliament Buildings, Centretown is home to the city’s bustling financial district, dozens of OcTranspo transit routes, picturesque urban parks, and dining options including everything from casual lunch spots to more intimate […]
Anyone living within walking distance of Ottawa’s downtown spent the past week and a half enjoying the sounds of the city’s annual RBC Bluesfest, an outdoor music festival held each year at Lebreton Flats. This year’s line up included concerts by Lady Gaga, The Killers, the Sam Roberts Band, the Barenaked Ladies, and many more. […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
More than ever, sustainable living practices are increasing in popularity. The Sustainable Living Ottawa East (SLOE), a committee of the Ottawa East Community Association, is paving the way for this initiative in their community. The SLOE is charged with planning, developing, networking, and fundraising for these projects that support their mandate of ensuring that the […]
A Night Out On The Town In Overbrook A great suggestion for a night out in Overbrook begins with a delicious pizza at Louis’ Restaurant and Pizzeria, topped off with a couple of friendly games of bowling at McArthur Bowling Lanes. First stop is Louis’ Restaurant and Pizzeria, located at 181 McArthur Avenue. It is […]
Parkdale Farmer’s Market The Ottawa Parkdale Farmer’s Market is located at the corner of Parkdale and Wellington in Old Ottawa West. Established in 1927, the market is run by the City of Ottawa and features fresh fruit and vegetables, and an abundance of flowers. Open 7 days a week from early spring to late fall and […]
About The Great Canadian Theatre Company The Great Canadian Theatre Company (GCTC) is a professional theatre company based in Ottawa within the Old Ottawa West neighbourhood. It was established in 1975 by a group of professors and graduate students at Carleton University. Its origins were from a season of Canadian theatre at Carleton University to […]
