10 things to do in Ottawa this weekend: April 8-10

 The Capital Beatles When: April 8, 2022 Where: Overflow Brewing Company, 2477 Kaladar Avenue What time: 8 pm Admission: $20 Click here for tickets Were so exciting to have live music back in Ottawa. Head to Overflow Brewery to catch The Capital Beatles. At the same time, sample one of the

New exhibition at the Museum of Nature brings you up close and personal with owls

 Photos: Kat Walcott One of Ottawa’s most popular museums, the Canadian Museum of Nature, recently reopened and is excited to introduce a new, exciting exhibition to its beloved and dearly missed visitors! “Owls Rendez-vous” opens today at the museum’s outdoor plaza and features a variety of live owls (and an

Canadian Museum of Nature goes virtual

 The Canadian Museum of Nature has been closed since early spring in light of the COVID-19 pandemic and while they are not ready to open their doors quite yet, they’ve just made an exciting announcement! All of the museum’s main galleries can now be explored virtually through a stunning 360-tour

Annual Music & Beyond festival goes virtual this year

 We’re all sad about Ottawa’s festival season being cancelled this year in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, but Music and Beyond is here to put a smile on your face and treat your ears in a very special way! Starting today, the classical music fest will be releasing a series

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

Annual Ottawa Tourism Meeting Focuses on Millennial Marketing Trends

 Photo credit: Joanne Clifford via Flickr On Tuesday June 4th, Ottawa Tourism’s Annual General Meeting concluded with a new Board of Directors as well as newfound ideas regarding marketing to the city’s millennial population. The meeting’s main concerns were the 2019-20 Board of Directors and discussion surrounding modernized marketing tactics. In

What to expect at Nature Nocturne

 All photos by Canadian Museum of Nature Have you ever wondered what happens in a museum after hours? Then Nature Nocturne, also known as “Ottawa’s Coolest Night out” is perfect for you. Experience the nightlife at the Museum of Nature after hours and dig into all the night has to

Canadian Museum of Nature and Little Rays Nature Centres Entertain and Educate While Protecting Exotic Animals

 Photo credit: Baylee Marion It's not every day that you get to see exotic animals in person. When I was given the opportunity to visit the Canadian Museum of Nature to write about their new sloth exhibit I couldn’t have been more excited. This exhibit preview did not disappoint. All

Botany Takes Center Stage for ‘Art of the Plant’

 If you are a plant lover, you will not want to miss the Museum of Nature’s latest special exhibit, the stunning “Art of the Plant.” The exhibit, which was developed in collaboration with the American Society of Botanical Artists, is just one of the five “Art of the Plant” shows

10 Things to Do in Ottawa for Under $10

 Just because you’re on a budget, doesn't mean you can't get out and enjoy the beautiful city of Ottawa. Here are ten good eats, hot spots and activities for you to enjoy, all for under $10! See a Movie at Imagine Cinemas ($4 - $6) Going to the movies literally

Haunted Ottawa

 As all types of spooks and specters ready themselves to take to the Ottawa streets, it’s the perfect day to take a look at the National Capital Region’s haunted past. As is said in John Carpenter’s Halloween, everybody is entitled to a good scare today but which one of you

Canadian Museum of Nature Brings the Arctic to Ottawa

 Photos by Kat Walcott If you've always wanted to visit the Arctic, but it’s just too far or too cold for you, fear not! Yesterday the Canadian Museum of Nature’s newest permanent exhibit, the Canada Goose Arctic Gallery, officially opened its doors to the public. This gallery was established in celebration

Canadian Museum of Nature Celebrates Science with Annual “Science by Night”

 Photos by Kat Walcot For the third year in a row, the Canadian Museum of Nature hosted the extravagant "Science by Night" event last night. Since the event was hosted on International Museum Day, as well as during the hours of free museum admission, there was a very large turn

March Break at the Canadian Museum of Nature

 Photo credit: © C.W. Clark  Trying to put together a fun list of family-friendly activities for you and the kids over March break? Look no further than the Canadian Museum of Nature! They have a schedule jam-packed with hands-on learning, exhibitions and some on-screen entertainment. A few highlights include: Arctic

Gorilla Doctors: A Brief History

 In conjunction with the Canadian Museum of Nature's screening of Gorilla Doctors, OLM will be publishing a three-part series written by the documentary cinematographer Michael Boland. The screening takes place Thursday, October 9.  Part One: A Brief History The Virunga Massif, in Africa, is the home to approximately 880 mountain

Using Wine for a Good Cause

 Sommeliers rejoice! In this unique way of giving back, each bottle of Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio bought in April went to a good cause. Last Thursday, Tree Canada was presented with $30,000 by Lifford Wines & Spirits, on behalf of Santa Margherita Wineries during an event at the Canadian Museum

Leading a National Institution to Global Influence: Meg Beckel – President and CEO of The Canadian Museum of Nature

 How does one succeed at leading one of Canada’s most esteemed institutions while handling budget cuts, a structural deficit equal to 7 per cent of its operating budget, a recent $216 million renovation and a need to create innovative programming to attract new audiences? It takes the infectious energy, tenacity

Canadian Wildlife Photography of the Year Winners Now on Display at The Canadian Museum of Nature

 A Rufous Hummingbird feeds on honeysuckle at sunset in Ladner, British Columbia. Photo by: Rob McLean From a distance, these vivid photos look like oil paintings, but a closer look reveals a breathtaking, if not, a surreal moment captured in a photograph. The Canadian Wildlife Photography of the Year exhibition opens

Almost Science Fiction: Creatures of Light Makes Canadian Debut at the Canadian Museum of Nature

   Glowing mushrooms, jellyfish, plankton and even scorpions are all among the new Canadian Museum of Nature’s (CMN) exhibition Creatures of Light: Nature’s Bioluminescence. Open from May 3 to November 9, this exhibition includes a wide array of creatures and organisms that use bioluminescence for difference reasons. Highlighting the exhibit (no

Parasites—and their role in a healthy society—to be explored at Canadian Museum of Nature’s NatureTalks

 What first comes to your mind when you hear the word ‘parasite’? Many would agree that images of insects, bacteria and squirmy, unidentifiable objects consume their thoughts. A parasite is defined as an organism that lives on or in an organism of another species, known as the host, from the

A Taste of the North: Canadian Nature Museum Hosts Edible Arctic Festival

 Do you have an appetite for bannock bread, Arctic char, or muskox? If you’re unfamiliar with these dishes, swing by the Edible Arctic festival and immerse yourself in the culture, traditions, and culinary specialties of Canada’s North. The festival will be held from April 3 to 7 at the Canadian

Federal Employees And Retirees Raise $20.1 Million To Date To Support Their Communities

 On November 28 at the Canadian Museum of Nature, hundreds of federal employees and retirees celebrated the success to date of this year’s Government of Canada Workplace Charitable Campaign (GCWCC), which raised $20.1 million in the National Capital Region. Thanks to these generous contributions, thousands of people in the National

New season of Nature Nocturne parties kicks off on September 20 at the Canadian Museum of Nature

 Where else in Ottawa can you party with a dinosaur or a blue whale? Nature Nocturne—the popular Friday night social extravaganza at the Canadian Museum of Nature—returns this fall for another round of  exciting monthly events, each one with a different theme. “Since the launch in January, more than 7,500

Amazing photo exhibition from the Smithsonian about ants comes to the Canadian Museum of Nature

  Ants are everywhere. Though small in size, they form complex societies and dominate their ecosystems as much as humans do. Farmers, Warriors, Builders: The Hidden Life of Ants—an exhibition of 39 large-scale photos by award-winning photographer Mark W. Moffet—opens on July 26, 2013 at the Canadian Museum of Nature. This

Canadian Museum of Nature brings the Arctic to Winterlude in special photo exhibit

 This is Canada’s Arctic!, a new photo exhibit organized by the Canadian Museum of Nature for Winterlude, will be on view at Confederation Park from February 1 to 18, 2013. “The exhibit is a tribute to the Arctic, which has been a frontier of Canadian scientific discovery for 100 years,” says Meg