Wildlife around Ottawa

 Photo: Fox, Parc Oméga Many times we want to go outside for a fun day, so if you are looking for something to do with your family or kids over the weekend, you can always head out to see some parks and wildlife. If you are not familiar with the ones

Best of Ottawa 2019: Museums & Galleries

 ?After over 20-years writing about life in Ottawa, we think we have a pretty good idea of the best of what this city has to offer. In this weekly series, we share our picks with you — our top hotels, live music venues, local brews, bands and more. Check, share and discuss

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream

 Chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, chocolate chip…is there anyone you know who doesn’t like the sweet, creamy deliciousness that is ice cream? Me either. And this weekend is your chance to learn all about one of the most popular desserts in the world at the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum. For the

Celebrate Canada’s 152nd birthday in the Nation’s Capital

 Photo credit: Harvey K via flickr From fireworks to pony rides and live music performances, enjoy what Ottawa has to offer this Canada Day weekend. Celebrate with the family at Major’s Hill Park or visit the festivities with friends at the Parliament Hill. Make memories at neighbourhood events across the

Baa, Baa, Black Sheep

 For something a little bit different this weekend, why not grab the family and head over to the Sheep Shearing Festival at the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum for a little fun on the farm? No other capital city in the world has a fully functioning farm in the middle

Things to do in Ottawa for animal lovers

 All photos by Jaden Lee-Lincoln Let’s face it, who doesn’t love animals? Sometimes hanging out with animals is even better than hanging out with humans and there are tons of spots in Ottawa for you to do just that. Walking with Llamas Benn Rabb is the owner of Jock River

Ottawa Wine & Food Festival announces first-ever Eat Drink Spring on the Farm

 Spring is in the air – and the Ottawa Wine & Food Festival will help Ottawans celebrate fresh new beginnings at the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum, with the first-ever Eat Drink Spring on the Farm.  In partnership with Ingenium – Canada’s Museums of Science and Innovation and the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum, Eat

It Takes a Village! Group Raises Awareness on Hunger

 Photos by finnsquare.com Launched in 2015, Kind Village is a network of like-minded local businesses, professionals and organizations working together to build stronger and more sustainable communities. Yesterday, the group, along with the chefs of Les Touques Blanches Ottawa, turned their focus on cooking up a heavy helping of awareness and

Celebrate the Spring Season in Ottawa

 Spring is finally here! Even though there is still snow on the ground for those of us in the National Capital Region, the temperature is slowly rising and nice weather finally feels around the corner after a quite brutal winter. Here are a few of the many sights and events