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The annual GreekFest is held at the Hellenic Community Centre, (1315 Prince of Wales Dr.) is back on! From Aug. 9 - 19, the festival will have us all wishing we were Greek, with traditional food and dancing that is amazing.

Learn how to ask for more spit roasted lamb, with free Greek language lessons throughout the festival. Free shuttles by Blueline Taxi will be running throughout the festival from St. ...

It isn't too late to catch jugglers, musicians, puppeteers, and magicians as they perform in Ottawa's Sparks Street outdoor mall Aug. 4-6.
All the world is their stage, and tomorrow Ottawa is the audience from 11 a.m. till the grand finale at 6 p.m. Monday.

This annual festival takes over the historic pedestrian mall, a tourist attraction on its own, and delights the whole family with a variety of acts. The performances ...

The National Gallery of Canada is now exhibiting the Renoir Landscapes from now until Sept. 09 2007.

Don't miss this exciting opportunity to view Renoir's work. Ottawa is Canada's only venue. Tickets are available online or at the museum for $15.00 Canadian. Museum hours are 10-5 daily and ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Earlier this month, blogger Loralea gave some great advice on radio stations in the Ottawa area. I would like to add to her list. Each of Ottawa's two universities has its own radio station, CKCU fm and CHUO fm. These stations are predominantly student/volunteer run and offer a wide variety of programming. And a great deal of this programming offers Canadian content from local and independent artists.

CKCU 93.1 fm is the radio station for ...

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. ...

For as low as $23 a night, you can spend the night at the hangman Arthur Ellis' workplace The Carleton County Jail  - now a downtown hostel (75 Nicholas Street). Of course a storm should brew and crypt grey clouds blot out a waning sun as you climb the limestone steps to the front entrance. Once upon a time you could get a free night's stay if you were brave ...

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 ...