Long Before 24 Sussex There Was Stadacona

 Canada’s prime minister had no official residence before Gorffwysfa (Welsh for a place of rest), or what is known today as 24 Sussex, was expropriated by the government in 1949 and occupied by Louis St. Laurent in 1951. Prior to that, the PM resided as the owner in a variety of

Louis-Théodore Besserer and the Founding of Sandy Hill

 Occasionally, and sadly, historic buildings are overcome by the march of progress. The fine stone structure that stands at the corner of Daly and King Edward Avenues and known as Besserer House had a panoramic view of Bytown to the west and north when it was built circa 1844. Today,

BEST OF OTTAWA 2019: Neighbourhoods

 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 summer series, we’ll share our picks with you -  our top hotels, live music venues, local brews, bands and more. Check, share

Unique Local Art Gallery: Worldview Studio

 Worldview Studio is a local art workshop and fine art gallery nestled in the Sandy Hill neighbourhood of Ottawa. It hosts two talented artists, Janet K. MacKay and Mitchell Webster. The pair work under Worldview Studio as individual painters and sculptors. However, they tell us the term makers best narrates

The Canada-Croatia bond is built on tourism, trade an investment

 Marica Matkovic is the Croatian ambassador to Canada and works from the recently renovated embassy on a historic property in Ottawa’s leafy Sandy Hill neighbourhood. Croatia has a centuries-old history and has been a key player in European affairs dating back to the ninth century when the first Croatian king

Sandy Hill Profile

 Photo credit: Creative Commons and Anne Dion The streets of Sandy Hill are the official stomping ground, and designated area for the students at the University of Ottawa. Located next to Lowertown, in-between Overbrook and The Market. If you have had the pleasure of living in this neighbourhood, or even

Neighbourhood Spotlight: Sandy Hill

 Photos by Anne Dion Light Rail on the horizon, here at Ottawa Life we’ve decided to start a series where we break down each of Ottawa’s neighbourhoods. We’re profiling each area by price, transportation, and lifestyle. Whether you’re a young professional or a family-making nest-builder, we’re giving you the details

All Saints Still Singing in Sandy Hill

 Photos courtesy of allsaints / Feature image by Amedeo De Pretto It’s that time of year where everybody is entitled to at least one good scare but ghostly specters and a burst pipe were not going to frighten Leanne Moussa away. She was a woman on a mission, one that would

BEST OF OTTAWA: Neighbourhoods

 With 20-years writing about Ottawa life we think we have a pretty good idea of the best of what this city has to offer. In this new weekly summer series we’ll share it with you. From our top picks of hotels, live music venues, local brews, bands and more, check,

Ottawa’s Food Fusion Serves Up a Delightful Evening

 Photos by Emily Cordonier and Dave DiUbaldo Excellent food and some friendly competition proved to be a winning combination at The United Way’s inaugural Food Fusion event. Ottawa’s Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts Institute hosted the creative fundraiser, which pitted five corporate teams against one other in a “Master Chef-like” competition. In

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

Ode to Ottawa

 This city is one of the most beautiful to behold. As a poet, I am inspired by how our gracious capital harmonizes urban man-made structures with nature's creations. At every turn, I see vistas of green, picturesque pathways bordered by flowers and water, water everywhere. What other city can boast

The master plan for the growth — A Plan for the Capital

 By Katharine Fletcher Capital cities are fortunate entities. Their unique role is to symbolize a people's concept of nationhood. As such, they present particular challenges to planners. Ottawa is no exception. Does Ottawa and the National Capital Region (NCR) embody a sense of Canadian-ness? Marcel Beaudry, chairman of the National