Explore unusual things to do in Ottawa: we reveal the secret places to visit, quirky sights to see, cool neighbourhoods to try, and guides to making the most of Ottawa all year round. It’s your must-read insider’s guide to Ottawa, for visitors and locals alike.
There’s a unique hush that falls over Ottawa when the first proper snow arrives, blanketing the city in a quiet anticipation for the festive season. The lights start to twinkle along Elgin Street, skates trace patterns...
As the year approaches its end and a chill settles over Ottawa, the city offers an intimate escape. This tranquil setting is where the best Candlelight concerts in Ottawa unfold in atmospheric, cherished spaces shimmeri...
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 of a ballet performance. Ballet of Lights...
Jury duty is a test of judgment, intuition, and moral reasoning and The Jury Experience in Ottawa immerses you in the heart of the courtroom, where The Blackcoat’s Daughter and Best Laid Plans were both filmed. There&he...
Celebrated with great enthusiasm, Candlelight Halloween in Ottawa invites families to immerse themselves in family-friendly Halloween activities and cherished traditions from the 1860s onward. Stroll through Ottawa’s at...
Who needs grand concert halls to host classical concerts when you have Candlelight venues in Ottawa? From Knox Church to The Gladstone Theatre, these locations offer a winning combo for live music — superb acousti...
Going back to an era when music made you feel like you were living the main-character dream. Often coined the “soundtrack to romance,” R&B has defined much of our budding sense of love and blurred notions of intimac...
What is Candlelight and why is it such a hit? Having become a sensation in 170 cities worldwide, Candlelight captivates audiences with tribute concerts featuring classical renditions of modern music and timeless classic...
Swifties, get ready to experience Tay Tay’s hit songs in a whole different way! Candlelight is paying tribute to the American powerhouse right here in Ottawa, featuring a talented string quartet. From “Love Story...
Around Mother’s Day, search histories fill up with endless gift guides—you know the ones, always suggesting a scented candle or a pair of snug slippers. And the overload of information soon becomes a hassle. Candl...