Canada.gov.ca, the Instagram account (“not the government”), makes its Ottawa debut at a sold-out show this Friday night at Brigid’s Well Pub, located in the historic St. Brigid’s Church in Lowertown.
There is lots to do in town this weekend, whether you are looking for holiday magic, a learning experience, or a way to spice up next year’s Spotify Wrapped. Stay warm and stay safe, friends!
Ashley Newall makes a case for a new marina on the Ottawa River—just like back in the late 1800s.
Much has been written about what became of H.F. Brading’s Victorian-era brewery come the 20th century, particularly regarding infamous Ottawa-born magnate E.P. Taylor, who parlayed it into a gigantic beer empire. Then there’s the small matter of the SECRET BEER TUNNEL under Lebreton Flats, built around 1945. I won’t be talking about any of that: This is the largely untold story of the man who started it all, Henry Fisher Brading (1836-1903), and his original Union Brewery.
If you’re interested in Nicholas Sparks’ house, Apartment613 has you covered: this is the second piece on the topic to appear on the blog, the main differences this time around being colourized photos and a quirkier approach. Enjoy!
Sir Winston Churchill first appeared in Ottawa in December 1900 on a speaking tour, spinning the tale of his escape from the Boers, a highly publicized escapade that had just launched his political career. Immediately following the lecture, citing “fatigue,” he decided to blow off his next tour stop and sit tight for a bonus day in O-town.
Parliament Hill is such an icon in Ottawa that it’s hard to imagine the city before it existed. In the latest Capital History article, Ashley Newall gives you the story of building the first Centre Block in the 1860s.
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