ByWard Market
Pre-Canada Day Parking Lot Party
Join us at the Heart and Crown – Byward for a family friendly kickoff to Canada Day. DJ Grusm will be spinning atop “Hank”, Red Bull’s fully loaded car, complete with a bangin’ sound system. Informal hangs in the parking lot (78 Murray street) with pals.
PinUp Shopping Party at All Dolled Up
An exclusive shopping party for the local pin-up community, where you can learn more about retro style hair, make-up and fashion! Join us for an exciting evening of shopping at All Dolled Up Boutique! Our Pin-Up experts will be on-hand to impart their tips and tricks for achieving your very own retro hair, makeup and […]
Jane’s Walk: Get to know Ottawa through a festival of free walking tours—05.04.19 & 05.05.19
Apt613 highlights a few of the walks happening May 4–5, 2019.
Vincent Bishop’s AMBIGUOUS Album Release Show + Birthday Bash
Ottawa folk-pop singer-songwriter Vincent Bishop opens his heart to you with a second album called “Ambiguous!” This new collection of 12 songs will be released on the 12th of April, right on Vincent’s 24th birthday. Come party with Vincent along with special guests, rock band The Tackies and singer-songwriter Jordan King. Vincent is super stoked […]
Murray Street metal joint, The Koven, marks more than one year in the ByWard Market
The Koven has quickly become a favourite for Ottawa’s passionate and active metal community, in part due to its close proximity to Maverick’s.
ByWard Market Stew Cook-Off returns to warm our hearts and stomachs
Over 500 people came to a Winterlude classic: the ByWard Market Stew Cook-Off in support of the Lowertown Community Resource Centre.
The Tin House: A hidden piece of local history in the ByWard Market
The Tin House remains a largely unrecognized oddity in a town that has plenty of interesting history.
Winterlude 2019 kicks off with new activities and locations, including a rooftop ice bar
The 41st Winterlude takes place February 1–18, 2019.
Top Instagram posts of 2018 on Apt613
After Canada 150, Ottawa proved that it could keep the momentum going in 2018 with plenty of festivals, new openings, and a constant flow of picturesque views.
Weekend Roundup: Quoi faire ?
With plenty of fun activities and slightly more reasonable temperatures, here are some of our picks for the weekend!
Updated: Apt613’s neighbourhood guide to downtown farmers’ markets
Where to find the fresh stuff this summer, mapped by neighbourhood.
CityMakers: 100in1Day is back for a city-wide festival—06.02.18
100in1Day is happening this Saturday, June 2.
Where to enjoy the 2018 Canadian Tulip Festival
Wandering around Ottawa and Gatineau, you may have already spotted one of the surest signs of spring in the region. Close to one million tulips have been planted for the 66th Canadian Tulip Festival, kicking off Friday May 11 and continuing until Monday May 21.
Four big ideas for Lowertown
Lowertown was the subject of a four-month studio at Carleton University’s Azrieli School of Architecture and Urbanism.
Jane’s Walk Roundup: Take your pick from 60+ free walking tours this weekend
Jane’s Walk is a festival of free walking tours happening Ottawa-Gatineau on May 5 and 6, 2018
