August just keeps getting better, and after a few cool days to catch our breath, the heat is back on for the weekend, which is stacked with great stuff to do. Whether you’re looking for some theatre, sports, music or Capital Pride celebrations the city we love has you covered. Stay safe and stay hydrated!
Happy long weekend friends! It’s finally colling down enough to take in the best of what the city has to offer in the summertime, and we’ve got you covered. Whether it’s theatre, live music, sports or cinema our beautiful city has it.
With the news this week that the Rideau Canal Skateway has closed for the season and warmer temperatures in the forecast, it feels like we’re slowly but surely making our way towards spring. This weekend we’ve got an exciting mix of St. Patrick’s Day festivities and March break activities.
And just like that, it’s another glorious long weekend in Ottawa! We have got a doozy of a weekend lined up, so fire up the group chat and start making your plans!
Every first Monday of the month, Apartment613 publishes the coolest #ottarts #ottjobs we hear about. All the best arts and culture gigs in our local network.
Okay, if you’re confused about this winter weather, me too. Storm warnings. Mild weather. No canal yet. Sigh. But we’re Ottawans and so we make the best of it. There are lots of suggestions below, whether you want to get outdoors or not.
As a long-time Ottawa resident, I was convinced I had this city figured out, and that there were no hidden gems left to find here or in the surrounding areas. Boy, was I wrong. Who knew you could sleep overnight in a museum train caboose or stroll through a beautiful outdoor sculpture park in a tranquil forest? Lucky for us, two local wanderlust experts are the perfect guides to help locals (re)discover our region.
Due to new pandemic restrictions, this week’s roundup does away with our traditional Roundup in favour of a curated pile of ideas to get you through the weekend and hopefully the next little while!
With another wintry weekend at home around the corner, have we reached our limit for cozy indoor virtual fun? Gosh, I hope not.
With so many arts and culture organizations affected by closures and and shutdowns this year, why not give the gift of culture to the person who has everything?
Every first Monday of the month, Apartment613 publishes the coolest #ottarts #ottjobs we hear about.
Listen to old-time folk tunes performed on a 150-year old banjo at the Bytown Museum.
Ottawa in late spring cannot be beat. Take time this weekend to enjoy our 400 shades of green, maintain a safe distance, and please wash your hands
It feels like we’ve been dropped in the middle of a summer heatwave so this weekend is all about finding safe ways to stay cool.
Filmed on-site in safe physical distancing conditions, these 3-minute IGTV videos cover hot topics in Ottawa history like Bytown’s favourite drink and how Bytown was “rebranded” as Ottawa.
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