CityMakers: 100in1Day is back for a city-wide festival—06.02.18
100in1Day is happening this Saturday, June 2.
Parliament Hill
Ottawa-based Vélo Canada Bikes gears up for a National Cycling Strategy
There is a huge need to continue to improve safe cycling in the downtown core, and to provide cycling opportunities for people in rural or remote communities too.
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
Jane’s Walk: Five tours about street names and public spaces
These five Jane’s Walk guides ask “what’s in a name?” when they tell the stories behind street names and public spaces.
Apt613 sex survey results are in
Apt613 reveals the shocking and not-so-shocking responses to our anonymous sex survey.
The year in photos: Top @apt613 Instagram posts of 2017
These were the most eye-catching images shared by @apt613 on Instagram.
Parliament Hill skating rink is open this weekend
Admission to the NHL-sized rink is free but you’ll need to make a reservation first.
Interview: Moment Factory co-founder Sakchin Bessette
Sakchin Bessette is Moment Factory’s Creative Director responsible for Kontinuum, a crazy underground experience in the future Lyon LRT Station.
La Machine ruled the streets of Ottawa this weekend
The streets of Ottawa were bustling this weekend as onlookers enjoyed Kumo, the giant spider, and Long Ma, the horse-dragon. After several confrontations throughout the weekend, the two faced off in an epic battle Sunday night at the Canadian War Museum. La Machine, an Ottawa 2017 event, will be one for the books for sure.
Canada Day in the capital
Alright Ottawa, time to get ready for Canada Day! This year is going to be bigger and better than ever before as we celebrate 150 years since confederation. With so much going on, we decided to share some of our picks for your best bets this long weekend! So don your red and white and go celebrate!
Ottawa 2017: Nine picks for the best events
The list of signature events is impressive. Having perused the line-up, here is an early roundup of Ottawa 2017’s standout events. Expect more programming to be announced in the coming months.
Highlights: What you need to know about the National Capital Commission’s draft 50-year plan
The plan itself spans 140 pages, so we’ve done you a favour in presenting you with the ‘Coles Notes’ highlights.
Parliament’s light show is dazzling and informative
It’s a fun way to be a tourist in your own city.
Weekend Roundup: Quoi faire ce weekend? Canada Day Edition
Oh Canada! Celebrating Canada Day in our nation’s capital is always an epic experience and the events taking place on Parliament Hill are only some of the many activities happening around town this weekend. This year, catch Metric, Cœur de Pirate, Coleman Hell and Shawn Hook (to name just a few) in performances on Parliament […]
