The holiday season has arrived! Here’s a guide to what’s open and closed in the Capital around Christmas and New Years. Retail All of the city’s malls will be closed on Christmas Day and New Years Day with some operating with modified hours on Christmas Eve, New Years Eve, and Boxing Day. Most grocery […]
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An Indigenous Winter Market is coming to the capital
Are you looking for some handmade and unique creations to gift this holiday season? The Assembly of Seven Generations is hosting a winter market featuring Indigenous creatives and artisans. Head to Byward Market Square to check off your holiday shopping list and support the local community. The market will open from 10 AM – 6 PM […]
Guide to Lockdown Grocery Shopping
One of the few things we are able to do during the stay-at-home order is to pick up our groceries and our pharmaceutical goods. We put together a list of ways to keep your shopping trips as safe and healthy as possible! Try to go as little as possible The fewer trips out you make, […]
Support Indigenous makers and artists online at Adàwàning
Adàwàning: Indigenous Women’s Winter Market is back, but with a twist: it’s going virtual! In partnership with the National Arts Centre’s Indigenous Theatre, this is the market’s third year. It’s a great opportunity to find some handmade holiday presents and support Métis, Inuit and First Nations artists. From beadwork to sculptures and mittens to coffee, there […]
Gabrielle Fayant’s Holiday Gift Guide
Holiday shopping season is here! No need to get stressed though, we spoke with Gabrielle Fayant-Lewis from Manitobah Mukluks and she shared her top gift picks. Snowy Owl and Snowy Owlet Mukluks It’s rare to find a winter boot that is warm, functional and stylish but Snowy Owl and Snowy Owlet Mukluks are checking all […]
Artisan Goods and Gift Shops for the Holiday Season in Ottawa
It’s that time of year again – the holiday craze begins! Sometimes it’s hard to avoid the department store rush of the season but we are huge believers in supporting small and local businesses! We’ve got the list for you of the best artisan and gift shops to find unique, novelty gifts for your […]