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Italian 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 ...

If you are an Ottawa Senators fan, happen to be in the city, but can't get your hands on any of those coveted tickets, don't despair! Two huge 12×17 foot screens will broadcast all home and away games at Festival Plaza, located at 110 Laurier Ave West. This is a family event to cheer on Ottawa, and now Canada's, hockey team. ...

In case you haven’t already heard, the popular band Nickelback is coming to play in Ottawa on July 05, 2007. The outdoor concert will take place at Lynx Stadium on Coventry road, just a few minutes from downtown. Nickelback consistently sells out arenas around the world, so if you plan to attend, get ...

On Saturday, June 2nd and Sunday, June 3rd, buildings of historical and architectural heritage in Ottawa will be open from 10AM until 4PM. This event, which originated in Europe and made its way here in 2002, is a learning experience for those that choose to participate in this once a year, FREE event. This is the public's chance to take a look inside ...

Looking for a bargain and just happen to be in the city this weekend? Don't miss the Great Glebe Garage Sale! Held every year, the fourth Saturday in May, rain or shine, it is a community event benefiting the Ottawa food bank. Residents from the Glebe set up tables in their garage, front lawn, driveway or porch and put various items up for sale. This is ...

It’s sheep shearing time at the Canada Agriculture Museum! From May 19-21 2007 the museum is holding its annual sheep shearing festival. With shearing demonstrations (a must-see- it’s amazing to watch the sheep transform), wool-carding, Border Collies showing off their work skills, and much, much more, this is an event the entire family can get involved in. I took my children last ...

The Flotilla has been around for 50 years now, and although the name has changed, it remains a tradition. The Flotilla is a parade of decorated boats that sails from Dows Lake and along the Rideau Canal to downtown Ottawa. Starting on the evening of May 19 this year, the Flotilla kicks off with the parade of lights at ...

Spring has arrived in Ottawa! The city is awash in colour as the flowers bloom. No flower is more significant than the tulip. To mark the long-awaited season of spring and the flowers it brings, is the annual Tulip Festival. This past weekend (May 05-06) was the opening weekend of the festival, and an estimated 100,000 people attended the event which runs for two weeks every ...

A visit to Winterlude would not be complete without a trip to the skateway.  We passed through Confederation Park and took the stairs down to the canal just behind the National Arts Center.  Depending on which way you look at it, this part of the canal marks either the beginning or the end of the skateway.  If you need to rent skates, you can rent them here.  If you need ...

Winterlude kicked off on Friday night with a formal opening at Confederation Park in spite of frigid night-time lows.  We decided to forego the frosty opening in favour of a sunny visit the following morning.  We drove into the downtown and parked in a lot just south of Ottawa's City Hall, walking through the courtyard to get to the park at Laurier street. 

The front lawn of City Hall was the scene of ...