Canadian Museum of History

Here’s a peek at some of what’s happening around town this weekend. 

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.

Every first Monday of the month, Apartment613 publishes the coolest #ottarts #ottjobs we hear about.

Well, we blinked and it’s September. That means two things: pumpkin spice and back to school.

This week’s geotour starts and ends where the Rideau Canal enters the Ottawa River, just below the Chateau Laurier. The tour will feature a moderate walk or bike ride between two provinces and reveal the history of why the Rideau Canal ends where it does.

If you’re planning a visit to any of Ottawa’s museums or galleries, be sure to visit the museum’s website to book your tickets and learn about the new safety measures in place before you head out.

For all your local gift shopping needs, here’s a roundup of some of the holiday craft fairs and markets coming up in the next few weeks!

Designed for open dialogue, the series An evening with . . . welcomes a broad range of experts and personalities in fields such as history, politics, media and arts to present issues in the form of a moderated discussion. 

This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Some of the artifacts are too fragile to visit North America again.

The 41st Winterlude takes place February 1–18, 2019.

Feeling festive? With snow on the ground and more to come, it’s safe to say winter is here. Grab your coat and your friends, and check out some of the tree-themed events to kick off the holiday season in Ottawa.