Wellington West

After what felt like a long stretch of gloomy days, this weekend looks like clear skies and sunshine – and there is a ton going on to celebrate this fine weekend weather.

Absinthe, a modern bistro in Wellington West, has brought their Swiss-inspired fondue back for another season.

It’s *technically* the second weekend of Winterlude, but after a rollercoaster week of weather, the Rideau Canal still hasn’t opened and ice carvings are starting to melt (despite the best efforts of NCC staff!). That said, there are still some great Winterlude-esque activities to enjoy this weekend, plus a number of other great Ottawa events.

One of Ottawa’s best and brightest theatre companies, Orpheus Musical Theatre, recently offered a sneak peek of its 2022–23 season in the streets of Wellington West—and get ready Ottawa, some big hits are coming our way!

Touring Hintonburg, François Levesque highlights the comings and goings of new stores in the neighbourhood.

Thanks to the generosity of our readers and participating shops, Apt613’s silent fashion auction raised $325 for the Parkdale Food Centre.

Wellington West has quietly emerged as one of the best neighbourhoods in Ottawa to shop at unique, independent retailers. Apt613 has teamed up with four fashion retailers to get their vision of street style in the summer of COVID-19.

There are obvious gaps in this list, so please help us by adding suggestions to the comments section.

More than 40 businesses in Wellington West and Hintonburg took part in the 2019 Holiday Window Display Contest.

If you know of a business that could use a ramp, tell the owner about StopGap. If you’re a business owner, reach out to StopGap to find out how it can help you make your business more welcoming to everyone in the community.

It’s the last weekend of summer and there are plenty of ways to get out and enjoy all that the city has to offer, plus a few events to get you ready for fall in the capital. All Weekend The Canada Army Run is taking over the Canadian War Museum this weekend. While the actual […]

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