If you’ve been missing out on the plethora of markets Ottawa has to offer, you’ll want to show some love to Freewheeling Craft, known for their fun and inclusive marketplaces in the capital. But it’s hard to plan and host a market in the midst of a pandemic, so they’ve taken to the digital world […]
Labour Day is just around the corner. Here’s what you should know about what’s open and closed in Ottawa heading into the long weekend. City of Ottawa Service Changes Splash pads and some city pools, will be open, depending on the weather. Some weight and cardio rooms will be open on modified schedules. City child care centres will be […]
If you’ve been enjoying the ability to cycle, walk and run along some of our city’s major parkways on weekends this summer, the National Capital Commission has announced these pilots will be extended through September. The following pilots will stay open on weekends from 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM until September 27th: The Sir George-Étienne […]
The beloved spooky autumn celebration of Halloween will likely look different this year. Ottawa’s top doctor, Vera Etches, says she believes we will continue to live with COVID-19 into the fall. Dr. Etches suggests trick-or-treating is likely off the table because candy bowls are high risk in the transmission of COVID-19. However, that doesn’t mean you […]
Everything looks a little different in 2020, but that won’t stop Capital Pride from going strong! You can tune into this year’s programming from the comfort of home, hence this year’s pride slogan, #WhereverWeAre. There are many exciting events to look forward to, including the beloved Capital Pride Pageant. The Odawa Two-Spirit, Trans and […]
Update: The Mayfair has added more dates for you to check out Empire Strikes Back! You can check it out on August 21, 22 and 24-27! With Stage 3 in effect in Ontario, Ottawa’s staple Mayfair Theatre opened its doors once again last Friday, July 17th! While you can expect some of the screenings on the docket, […]
If you’re looking for a social distancing activity for the weekend in the capital, you’ll be able to enjoy the largest fireworks display in the country on Saturday night from the comfort of home! Casino Lac-Leamy has partnered with the Gatineau Hot Air Balloon Festival to create a fifteen minute pyromusical display called Illumination. The […]
If you’ve been missing out on live music, you can support local Ottawa musicians in August by checking out Sparks Street’s “Songs from the Shed” series once again. New safety measures are in place at Songs from the Shed, with a plexiglass shield between the stage and the street to keep musicians and audience members […]
You can get back to your favourite nature exhibits here in the capital with the reopening of the Canadian Museum of Nature Saturday, September 5th. The museum will also open its doors for Labour Day on September 7th. You’ll be able to enjoy all of the permanent installations along with a couple new features, including […]
Amanda Rheaume had plans to play gigs in Ottawa and Toronto before the pandemic postponed and cancelled concerts for months and months out. Excitingly though, after many months of waiting Amanda will finally play live in her hometown of Ottawa this weekend on August 8th at the RBC Bluesfest Drive-In. We chat about how she’s […]