Ottawa Outdoor Gear Library

This cold snap has been great news for fans of winter activities!

How is it already July? Before summer completely flies by, be sure to get out and enjoy one of just a few of the great things this region has to offer! All weekend ‘Tis the season for yoga in the park. Check out classes at various parks across the city on Saturday at Tavern at […]

Looking to stay active over the winter? Here’s a roundup of urban winter trails that makes it easy!

This week’s snowfall is great news for all the outdoor enthusiasts who have been (im)patiently waiting for winter. Read on for some ideas on how to get outside and enjoy the great outdoors, plus some suggestions for those looking to stay cozy.

Awesome Ottawa is giving two awards this month: one to Chris Osler and the Ottawa Outdoor Gear Library to support winter gear loans and programming, and the other to Emily Andruchow and the Overbrook Community Association to support a winter evening event at the local skating rink.

There’s so much on the go this weekend so let’s dive right in!

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.

The great weather is here and there’s so much to take in this weekend! Whether it’s a great community walk, music, local vendor markets, a sports match or even the stars above, there’s plenty no matter what you’re in the mood for. Enjoy it safely and let us know what you get up to! Ongoing/all […]

It’s the weekend — and with the ongoing state of emergency here in Ottawa, we can bet what everyone needs is an opportunity to rest and recalibrate. Here are some suggestions for how you can go about doing so.

After that record snowfall, we’ve got no shortage of events and activities for anyone who loves getting outside and breathing in that frosty fresh air.

The new popup location of the Ottawa Outdoor Gear Library, at the Overbrook Community Centre, offers a full range of sports gear to the community, including skis, snowshoes, and more.

After what seemed like neverending rain, cool weather, and grey skies, the sun is finally out and it looks like it will be sticking around and bringing warmer temperatures this weekend. While we may still be in lockdown mode here in Ottawa, this is a chance to get outside and enjoy our beautiful city, keeping safely away from others. The virtual events, which have become the norm, are in shorter supply, but there is still plenty to do to turn your mood around and we’ve got some great ideas to help get your weekend started.