Beechwood Cemetery

Happy Capital Pride Ottawa! There are plenty of cool events happening this weekend (and beyond!) to celebrate pride in the capital, plus a bunch of great music and theatre shows all weekend long.

Well friends, the heat is back. Let’s make the most of it and take advantage of the weekend to soak up all the summer vibes as you enjoy events as diverse as Craft Beer Week, Shakespeare in the Park, an indie bookstore fest, and outdoor movies.

Will March be coming in like a lion or a lamb? We will find out this weekend either way! With the temps dropping again, we may return to our favourite winter activities, like mountain goating over downtown snow banks and skating on the canal. If you’d rather be indoorsy, we have you covered.

We’ve made it to the end of the work week! While last weekend was a little cool and dreary, this weekend brings with it the return of summer’s heat. Take advantage of the sunny skies and enjoy the plethora of outdoor events taking place this weekend (and some great indoor events too)!

It is still summer in the 613, and this weekend has lots to offer in terms of great food, exciting sports, cool learning opportunities, and lots of art of course! Make the most of the weekend, rain or shine.

Another weekend, another weather rollercoaster for us here in the 613, friends. So whether it snows, slushes, freezes or shines, there are lots of activities both indoors and outdoors to keep you occupied for the last weekend of the month.

In a poignant gathering at Ottawa’s historic Beechwood Cemetery in January 2024, local author Donna McCart Sharkey unveiled her newest work: A Death in the Family: Stories Obituaries Tell.

Don’t tell Mother Nature, but fall is here and so is the spooky season. There are lots of events this weekend—but not all are spooky if you’re not quite ready for that yet! All weekend Until Oct.8, you can catch the wonderful production of Cabaret by Ovation Productions at Meridian Theatres. Check out Apt613’s review. […]

Many of us are getting back into our fall routines, but that doesn’t mean summer’s over. Check out just this small sampling of all the great events going on this weekend across the capital and take advantage of the weather for as long as you can! All weekend Ottawa Comicon is back and while you’re […]

On November 11, Canadians do their part to remember the brave men and women who fought for our country and its people. If you want to participate in a Remembrance Day ceremony, here is a round-up of events happening throughout Ottawa.

Friday, September 30, is the second annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada. In observance of this day of remembrance and learning, Apt613 will not publish any new articles tomorrow. If you would like to participate in commemorating the day, here is a roundup of events happening in Ottawa-Gatineau.

School might be back in session, but it is definitely still summer out there! This weekend came faster than most after the Labour Day long weekend, so take this chance to extend your sunny weather enjoyment of the 613, friends.

The August long weekend is packed with more events than you can possibly attend—but you should give it your best try. Here’s the long-Weekend Roundup.