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Archive for June, 2007

Wednesday, June 27th, 2007

Canada Day in the Nations Capital



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There is A LOT to do in Ottawa on Canada Day, July 1st. The city buzzes with this energy that just can't be felt at any other time of the year (well, unless the Sens make it to the cup…..but that’s another story!)

No matter where you are in the city, there’s something to do. Heading to Parliament Hill to watch ...

Wednesday, June 27th, 2007

RCMP Musical Ride Sunset Ceremonies



by A guy with A cameraFrom now until July 1st (Canada Day!) visitors are welcome to attend the RCMP Musical Ride Sunset Ceremonies at the Rockcliffe Stables. Watch as 32 riders and their horses perform a choreographed ride at this world-famous event. This event runs nightly from 7:00 PM- 9:00 PM, rain or shine. While admission ...

Friday, June 22nd, 2007

1st Ever Ottawa-wide Give Away Day!!!



Photo courtesy of the Ottawa City WebsiteVisiting the city and want to take home a few souvenirs without spending a bundle? This weekend is the one you’ve been waiting for! In an effort to keep our landfills free of “stuff” the city has organized an Ottawa wide FREE stuff yard sale type event. Residents can put ...

Thursday, June 21st, 2007

Capital Idea! Festival, Ottawa



Justin D. Renney, Getty ImagesFrom June 20-30, Ottawa is home to the Capital Idea! Festival taking place at various clubs all over Ottawa. The idea for the festival belongs to a 20 year old Carlton University film studies student, Calum Marsh who has decided to go against the norm and cater to a niche market. Capital Idea! Festival goers ...

Wednesday, June 20th, 2007

Ottawa Jazz Festival June 21-July 01, 2007



By ¡-clickThe Ottawa Jazz festival starts tomorrow at Confederation Park and continues until July 01, 2007. Tickets are available on-site on the night of the performances which are put on nightly, rain or shine. Tickets are also available at numerous locations around the city. Please click here for a complete list. Children are welcome, with children under 10 admitted ...

Wednesday, June 20th, 2007

Hot Salsa Now



So how do you like your salsa? Spicy hot, hot, hot, or perhaps instead something smooth and subtle. Whatever your preference, we have a suggestion for a night of salsa and more salsa. Start at Ahora (now) Restaurant in the Byward Market. This restaurant has a sauce for almost any taste - just step up to their salsa bar and make your selection.

Tucked away in an informal and intimate location, ...

Monday, June 18th, 2007

A Recipe for Relaxation



Take four friends, pop them in a car, and then drive to Le Nordik Spa in Chelsea (no more than 10 minutes from downtown Ottawa). Move from steam room, to cool pool, to hot tub, to cold water fall, to Finnish sauna, to relation areas as the spirit moves you. Repeat as needed.

I had heard only great things about Le Nordik Spa and so was glad to give it a ...

Thursday, June 14th, 2007

Looking for a "Green" place to stay?



Montery Inn ResortNestled by the Rideau River under century old Spruce trees is Canada's first carbon neutral company, the Monterey Inn Resort. The hotel neutralizes the amount of carbon dioxide emissions it offsets into the environment by the amount of trees it plants. To date, there have been over 5000 trees planted in the Ottawa area.

The five acre, 88 ...

Thursday, June 14th, 2007

Cozy Up at the Elgin Street Diner



Located near the corner of Elgin Street and Gladstone Avenue is the Elgin Street Diner. If you are looking for some home style cooking in a classic diner atmosphere, then consider stopping by.

Open 24 hours, Elgin Street Diner has a widely varied menu to suit almost any taste, including scrumptious desserts and an all day breakfast menu. The entrees are generous in portion and the milkshakes are ...

Wednesday, June 13th, 2007

It's Italian week in Ottawa!



Photo by Jon BlockItalian week is now on in Ottawa until June 17th 2007. The celebration of all things Italian takes place on Preston Street, also called Corso Italia, and is the heart of Ottawa’s Little Italy. Most of the businesses in this area of the city are family owned and operated, with the owner normally found within the ...