10 things to do in Ottawa this weekend – May 13-15, 2022

 Jesse  Cook When: May 15, 2022 Where: National Arts Centre, What time: 8 pm Admission: From $58 Click here for tickets Renowned Canadian guitarist, composer, and producer Jesse Cook has been tearing down musical borders for 25 years. The Juno Award winner is bringing his combination of flamenco, Jazz, Zydeco, blues,

The Canadian Tulip Festival celebrates its platinum anniversary

 What: Canadian Tulip Festival When: May 13 - 23, 2022 Where: Commissioners Park Cost: Free After going virtual for two years in response to the pandemic, the beloved Canadian Tulip Festival returns in-person this year. The ten-day festival kicks off on Friday, May 13th, and promises to be bigger and

BEST OF OTTAWA 2020: Parks, Beaches & Trails

 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

Despite Stormy Waters, the Canada-China Friendship is in Full Bloom at the Canadian Tulip Festival

 The start of the annual Canadian Tulip Festival each May is synonymous with the arrival of spring and the kick-off of the festival season in the nation's capital. Since 1953, the tulip has symbolized the strong bond that formed when Canada liberated the Netherlands during the Second World War. Princess

Lots to celebrate at this year’s Canadian Tulip Festival

 Each May, the Canadian Tulip Festival attracts people from around the world to come celebrate the start of spring and the tulip, an international symbol of peace, friendship and sacrifice, since 1953. From May 10th to the 20th, over 650,000 people will be visiting Ottawa to create new memories at