Polar bear spotted in the Glebe

 A typical winter in Ottawa is frequently visited by animals of all kinds. From owls and beavers to seals and even polar bears, Canadians can take photos with the impressive wildlife without fear. Just outside the patio of Pure Gelato, at Bank Street and Fifth Avenue, an eight foot tall

Neighbourhood Spotlight: The Glebe

 With Light Rail on the horizon, here at Ottawa Life we’re giving you the series that breaks down each of Ottawa’s neighbourhoods by price, transportation, and lifestyle. Whether you’re a young professional or a family-making nest-builder, we’re giving you the details on every corner of our city. These statistics were

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,

OLM’s Favourite Toboggan Hills for 2016

 All photos by Sofie Sharom.  Nothing says winter like snow spray in your face, wet socks in your boots and a big smile from ear to ear. Whether you use a snow tube, crazy carpet, GT, old fashioned wooden toboggan or even a cafeteria tray, it’s official - sledding season has arrived.

Co-Op Students Explore Ottawa Part Three – Valerie Visits the Glebe

 All photos courtesy of Samantha Lapierre. What would you do if you were a tourist in Ottawa? Ottawa Life Magazine asked our co-op students this question and put them to the test. Each student was asked to pick an area of the city that they wanted to explore for an