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45+ events in and around Ottawa, August 3 to 9

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Buy local in Ottawa, Eastern Ontario and the Outaouais!

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    Heads Up: Nordik Chef’s Table, WestJet strike, intercity buses

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    Whitewater rafting shuttle, free Ottawa activities, culinary fundraiser, Tremblant races, Long Sault music fest …

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    45+ events in and around Ottawa, August 3 to 9

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    Dance after hours at a museum, get lost in a corn maze, visit a …

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    Heads Up: Glebe dining, Lanark cycling, new waterfront patio

    by Laura Byrne Paquet July 28, 2026
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    Outaouais cabin discounts, soon-to-open boutique in Kemptville, public transit in PEC, turtle rescue centre …

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    51+ events in and around Ottawa, July 27 to August 2

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    Markets, plays, yoga, Black history, poutine, psychics, fireworks festival, country music, night markets, caber …

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What to do AFTER the Ottawa Christmas Market at Lansdowne Park

by Laura Byrne Paquet January 5, 2026

Heading to the Ottawa Christmas Market at Lansdowne Park? Why not make a day …

by Laura Byrne Paquet January 5, 2026

Plan a festive day trip to Kemptville on November 15 and 16!

November 3, 2025
by Laura Byrne Paquet November 3, 2025

Tea at this Ottawa mansion is unforgettably elegant

June 2, 2026
by Laura Byrne Paquet June 2, 2026

Long Sault Parkway: The scenic route you might not know

July 6, 2026
by Laura Byrne Paquet July 6, 2026

Weekends

11 great reasons to visit Napanee, Ontario

July 11, 2026
by Laura Byrne Paquet July 11, 2026

Get out on the water in South Eastern Ontario!

October 7, 2025
by Laura Byrne Paquet October 7, 2025

Lofts du Village: A posh alternative to hotels in Chelsea, Quebec

March 10, 2023
by Laura Byrne Paquet March 10, 2023

Winter road trip to Montreal: Ski, eat and see art

February 3, 2026
by Laura Byrne Paquet February 3, 2026

Le Boat trip offers new Rideau Canal views

March 19, 2023
by Laura Byrne Paquet March 19, 2023

See more than 1,000 dolls at Montreal Barbie Expo

February 19, 2023
by Laura Byrne Paquet February 19, 2023

Art and culture

Learning to Zentangle at Stone Manor Studios in Newboro, Ontario

by Laura Byrne Paquet July 11, 2026

How I learned the meditative art of Zentangling at a pretty art studio in …

by Laura Byrne Paquet July 11, 2026

See a homegrown movie on National Canadian Film Day

April 13, 2026
by Laura Byrne Paquet April 13, 2026

Tap into your creativity with art classes near Ottawa

June 4, 2026
by Laura Byrne Paquet June 4, 2026

Priest’s Mill Arts Centre, Alexandria, Ontario

March 29, 2026
by Laura Byrne Paquet March 29, 2026

Food and wine

Great tapas spot in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue

by Laura Byrne Paquet June 30, 2026

In Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Olé Tapas restaurant serves great Spanish fare with a beautiful view of …

by Laura Byrne Paquet June 30, 2026

In superb Kingston restaurants, every bite tells a story

October 26, 2025
by Jane Finn October 26, 2025

Look what’s brewing in Bath

August 18, 2025
by Jane Finn August 18, 2025

Ottawa-area maple sugarbushes are opening for the 2026 season!

May 12, 2026
by Laura Byrne Paquet May 12, 2026

Long escapes

Avoid delays by flying non-stop from Ottawa to the sun

by Laura Byrne Paquet August 12, 2025

Prince Edward Island’s best lobster meals

by Katharine Fletcher March 11, 2023

A must-stop for cookie lovers in Victoria, B.C.

by Laura Byrne Paquet March 11, 2023

Canada 150 photo: Building sandcastles at Brackley Beach, P.E.I.

by Laura Byrne Paquet February 18, 2023

Canada 150 photo: Iles de la Madeleine

by Laura Byrne Paquet February 18, 2023

Canada 150 photo: Poetry festival at Edmonton City Hall

by Laura Byrne Paquet November 1, 2023

Adventure

Walk between beautiful Laurentians towns on the P’tit Train du Nord trail

by Laura Byrne Paquet July 18, 2026

Soar to new heights on July 20 at a 2024 Lock & Paddle event!

by Jane Finn August 3, 2024

Immerse yourself in nature in and around Ottawa

by Laura Byrne Paquet April 21, 2026

The fabulous forest views in the Laurentians you MUST see!

by Laura Byrne Paquet April 27, 2023

Mont Morissette in Blue Sea: Short hike, great view

by Laura Byrne Paquet February 18, 2023

7+ eco-friendly adventures in and around Ottawa

by Laura Byrne Paquet April 12, 2023
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