BIRLING: Skateboarding that fuels community

 ABOVE: The in-house Birling brand offers T-shirts, pants, sweaters, skateboards, hats. “Everything from the textiles, graphic design, and colours connect us more intimately to the spots and streets we skate.” — ADAM, CO-OWNER Birling is Ottawa’s skateboarding hub–a place for skateboarding enthusiasts and beginners alike to find community and enhance their

Skateboarding in the capital: Ottawa skate parks

 Photo: iStock It all started in California and Hawaii in the 1940s and it wasn’t long before it spread around the globe. Skateboarding is an individualistic form of expression practiced by people of all ages and identities. It is believed that it traces back to a desire by surfers to enjoy their sport

Best of Ottawa: Sports and fitness shops

 ?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