The David Baazov Museum of History of Jews of Georgia: All You Need to Know

 The David Baazov Museum of History of Jews of Georgia stands as a testament to the rich and enduring heritage of the Jewish community in this remarkable region. Founded with a specific mission in mind, the museum bears the name of a prominent figure in Georgian-Jewish history, Rabbi David Baazov. 

Science Museum Ready to Illuminate Again

 Photos courtesy Canada Science and Technology Museum After three years of reconstruction the new Canada Science and Technology Museum is being unveiled. On November 17, the long awaited $80 million-dollar museum will open its doors, and the public will not be disappointed. Visitors enter the museum through an immersive LED

An Exciting Sneak Peek at the New Science and Technology Museum

 Photos by Emily Cordonier The official opening of the new Canada Science and Technology Museum is less than a month away. It is a fabulous structure that has been three years in the making, ever since a leaky roof and mold forced the museum to close back in September 2014.

The Ultimate Travel Guide to Madurai

 One of the old and beautiful cities of India, Madurai can prove to be a perfect travelling destination. With its rich cultural heritage and historic significance, this city has a lot to offer to your vacation. So, if you are planning on a visit to Madurai, here are a few

Women and the World Wars

 Photo © Canadian War Museum The Canadian War Museum is celebrating Canadian women’s roles and contributions made during the First and Second World Wars in the museum’s new exhibit, World War Women. Dr. Stacey Barker is the Acting Historian, Art and War, at the Canadian War Museum. Barker has been working at the

A Street of Their Own

 Laurier House. Photo by Claire MacDonald. Laurier Avenue East may have a new name when Canada’s 150th birthday rolls around. A grassroots organization hopes to turn part of the street into ‘Prime Minister’s Row,’ an interactive street museum that will explore the stories of Canada’s nation-builders. The affected section of Laurier

Celebrate Canada Day early at Nature Nocturne!

 Photo credit: Martin Lipman © Canadian Museum of Nature Canada Day in the Capital is one of the most iconic events of the year! People come from all over to celebrate our nation’s birthday. But what about the night before? The Canadian Museum of Nature is throwing a Canada Day

Ottawa Art Gallery Launches ArtWise

 Bridging the gap between older adults and younger generations is exactly what the Ottawa Art Gallery hopes to do with ArtWise, its new volunteer programming council. Collaborating with gallery staff, local artists and invited guests, the OAG ArtWise council will aim to provide opportunities for a broad range of ages

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

The Ardennes in Belgium

 Featured Image: Wikipedia The interest in the exploits and sacrifices of Canadian soldiers and other allied veterans on the battlegrounds of Europe is increasing as the veterans of WW2 continue to shrink with each passing year. We wanted to take a trip allowing us to spend a week leisurely travelling

A Piece of Renovated Paradise

 Dreaming about your feet sinking into warm sand, instead of numbing snow? Meliã Nassau Beach is the vacation location for you. Meliã Hotels International, one of the largest resort hotel companies in the world, has just updated its Meliã Nassau Beach resort in the Bahamas, making an already luxurious experience

Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame: Why Does it Matter?

 You don’t need to be a sports fan to appreciate Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame in Calgary. In fact, in some ways, the less you focus on the statistics and sports trivia, the more you will take away. Take in the spirit of achieving goals, overcoming obstacles and let yourself

Ireland Welcomes You Home

 Your Irish Heritage Is Waiting To Be Discovered. It seemed fitting to take my daughter on a trip to Ireland to explore the land of her paternal ancestors. Thanks to the mild oceanic climate, the south and south west of Ireland are a beautiful lush green carpet peppered with towns,

Western Newfound is Shelter for the Soul

 Western Newfoundland: A place that rush hour forgot. As you step out of the airport in Deer Lake, you can almost immediately sense a downshift in pace. There’s a calmer, gentler atmosphere in Western Newfoundland. Our trip began with a drive south toward the town of Stephenville. The location of

A Midwinter’s Bite of the Big Apple

 Got the winter blues or a little cabin fever? Well here’s the cure: New York City. David Letterman is right when he calls it the greatest city in the world. It is. Put aside the fact that it is the commerce centre of the universe or that its storied history