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5 Romantic Ways To Swoon Your Other Half In Ottawa This Valentine’s Season

Valentine's Day is almost upon us. If you're still scratching your head in search of unique ways to mark the day of love, don't worry! From cozy to magical Candlelight concerts,...

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Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington inspire the unhurried real-time jazz solos at this intimate live music show in Ottawa

Beyond Parliament Hill and the city's stately landmarks, Ottawa has long nurtured a vibrant live music scene, making it a fitting home for a night of jazz. leans into something i...
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These historic Ottawa spaces are trading traditional staging for thousands of twinkling candles: From an Art Deco theatre to a striking 20th-century Gothic landmark

turn some of the city’s most beautiful spaces—like Knox Church and The Gladstone Theatre—into unforgettable live music settings. From historic landmarks to elegant theatres, each...
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This fairytale ballet in Ottawa is the ultimate form of escapism — with fibre-optic costumes and 60 minutes of magic

A place where the stage transforms into a home for fairy tales. Classic stories find new life through pirouettes, dazzling twists, and turns, woven seamlessly into the narrative o...
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From ABBA to Céline Dion on strings: These gorgeous Candlelight concerts are taking over Ottawa this season
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“The orchestra was great and the location perfect”: Here’s what Candlelight reviews in Ottawa reveal about the viral concert series

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This Delicious Nation-wide Poutine Festival Has Just Released Their Participating Restaurants In Ottawa

is a celebration of the satisfying combination that is fries, cheese curds, and gravy, as well as other variations of the classic Canadian dish. I think we can all agree that th...
December 21, 2021

Where To Find The Best Ramen Restaurants In Ottawa

These Ottawa restaurants serve up ramen that is truly ‘oishii’ (meaning yummy in Japanese). The dreary winter cold is a perfect excuse to dig into some hot comfort food when our...
December 14, 2021

Pick Up An Authentic Panettone This Christmas From Ottawa´s Newest Italian Market

Ottawa´s Little Italy just welcomed an authentic market, and it´s the best spot to pick up a panettone before the holidays. Mercato Zacconi on Preston just opened and they´re sel...
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Have You Tried The Infamous Croffle From Ottawa´s Delicious First Bite Bakery Yet?
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The 8 Tastiest Breakfast Sandwiches You Can Find In Ottawa

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7 Charming Small Towns Close To Ottawa For The Perfect Winter Road Trip

The first snowfall of the season has got us dreaming of an escape from the city. Take some time over the holidays to explore some of these charming small towns close to Ottawa on...
6 Beautiful Locations To Admire The Changing Fall Foliage In Ottawa

Wanting to admire the stunning changing colours that characterize our province but not travel too far from home? Luckily, there are so many incredible spots right in Ottawa where...
Ottawa’s Own Love-Lock Bridge Looks Straight Out Of Europe

Plenty of us in Ottawa have been across Ottawa's Corktown Footbridge. But have you ever noticed the numerous "love locks" that line the railing? This romantic spot to watch the su...
7 Key Principles To Leave No Trace For Your Next Outdoor Adventure

This summer, many of us are adventuring further and further into our country’s beautiful landscape to experience nature and get outside. With this comes a responsibility to take c...

5 Romantic Ways To Swoon Your Other Half In Ottawa This Valentine’s Season

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Get the most out of the city

Things To Do

Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington inspire the unhurried real-time jazz solos at this intimate live music show in Ottawa

These historic Ottawa spaces are trading traditional staging for thousands of twinkling candles: From an Art Deco theatre to a striking 20th-century Gothic landmark

This fairytale ballet in Ottawa is the ultimate form of escapism — with fibre-optic costumes and 60 minutes of magic

From ABBA to Céline Dion on strings: These gorgeous Candlelight concerts are taking over Ottawa this season

“The orchestra was great and the location perfect”: Here’s what Candlelight reviews in Ottawa reveal about the viral concert series

Food & Drink

This Delicious Nation-wide Poutine Festival Has Just Released Their Participating Restaurants In Ottawa

Where To Find The Best Ramen Restaurants In Ottawa

Pick Up An Authentic Panettone This Christmas From Ottawa´s Newest Italian Market

Have You Tried The Infamous Croffle From Ottawa´s Delicious First Bite Bakery Yet?

The 8 Tastiest Breakfast Sandwiches You Can Find In Ottawa

Secret Guides

7 Charming Small Towns Close To Ottawa For The Perfect Winter Road Trip

6 Beautiful Locations To Admire The Changing Fall Foliage In Ottawa

Ottawa’s Own Love-Lock Bridge Looks Straight Out Of Europe

7 Key Principles To Leave No Trace For Your Next Outdoor Adventure