Summer and Cider Make a Perfect Pairing

 It’s that happy time of year again, when we can fire up the barbecue, visit outdoor cafés or head to the cottage. With warmer temperatures and casual cuisine, ice-cold beer or cider really hits the spot. Today’s column looks at cider, which is one of the oldest alcoholic drinks in

Saunders Ciders — Perfect for fall sipping

 Fall at Saunders Farm is a whole lot of fun. The popular Fright Fest and Pumpkin Season events offer activities for all ages. An afternoon of exploring the mazes, hay rides, and zip-lining can really work up an appetite!  And after being scared by the witches that come out when

An even spookier experience awaits you this year at Saunders Farm

 ABOVE: The Coven is one of five immersive experiences at Saunders' Fright Fest that will scare you to death.   By Grace McGrenere As the leaves begin to change colours and the nights get a little colder, regulars and newcomers can look forward to another year of pumpkin picking and spooky nights

Where to get spooky in Ottawa this Halloween weekend

 PHOTO: iStock This Halloween get out and enjoy some thrills with these spook-tacular local events! The Sawmill Haunt – Lansdowne Park What: The Sawmill Haunt When: Until Oct. 31st, 2021 Where: Lansdowne Park Price: $10 - $30 If you’re up for a good scare, grab a group of your friends

Pumpkinferno, FrightFest and more: Halloween in Ottawa 2020

 There’s nothing quite like the Halloween season in Ottawa. It’s one of our favourite holidays here in the capital and one that we take ghoulishly seriously. Throughout the city, you’ll find spooky events at every turn with jack-o-lanterns lighting the way. As well as exciting events out and about, there

BEST OF OTTAWA 2019: Spots for Kids

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

A Guide to the BEST Haunted Halloween Activities in Ottawa

 That spooky season is upon us again and there are tons of hallo-themed activities going on in the city. You have two more weeks left to pack in some (or all) of these fright night spectaculars, so keep reading for the most terrifically terrifying activities around. FrightFest at Saunders Farm

BEST OF OTTAWA: Top Spots for Kids

 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 Honours Its Own

 Photos by Andre Gagne As many gathered in front of televisions, inside local pubs and at a sold out Canadian Tire Centre across town as the Sens readied for round two of the playoffs, the setting sun cast amber hues over the Capital’s most iconic landmark. A few blocks away

Mad Docs and Zombies and Ghosts, Oh My! Happy Halloween!

 We here at Ottawa Life want to wish you a safe and spooky Halloween. Catch up on some of our more haunting reads from October. Just remember to keep the light on. The Undead Are Coming: The history and ghoulish fun of Ottawa's Zombie Walk.     Saunders Farms Celebrates 25