Ottawa’s Casino du Lac-Leamy is a local hotspot

 Ottawa is a city of sights. Whether you’re into culture, bars, artwork or nature, there’s something for everyone. If you take the advice of the experts at Lonely Planet, everything in Ottawa, from Parliament Hill to the Notre Dame Cathedral-Basilica, is worth a visit. If you want the perfect Instagram

Travel guide to Gatineau, Ottawa’s sister city

 ABOVE: View of Parliament from across the river in Gatineau. When it comes to travel in the capital region, Ottawa naturally tends to get all of the attention. However, just across the river lies a destination that is buzzing and jam-packed with architecture, history, cuisine, and culture. The city of

Escape rooms to axe throwing: Alternative ideas for a night out in Ottawa

 Are you getting tired of going out to the same bars and clubs? Do you feel desperate to try something different? Maybe you want to enjoy some social activities which don’t revolve solely around alcohol, but can’t think of anything fun to do. Luckily, the social scene in Ottawa is

Great ways to spend the 2019 Holidays in Ottawa

 Ottawa is much more than a government town, and though there are many levels of government there, as the Nation’s Capital, there is much to see and do. Some things cost a lot, other things not so much, and plenty to do that costs nothing. There are festivals celebrating culture,

The Perfect Guys’ Night Out in Ottawa

 No two nights out in Ottawa are ever the same, nor should they be. With some fantastic bars, restaurants and clubs, the city has a vibrant nightlife that should keep you busy from the moment you leave the house until the small hours of the morning. But with so many

An exclusive partnership among The Montfort Hospital Foundation and Casino Du Lac-Leamy

 Ottawa Life’s Festival City Series is back! We'll provide a unique look at some of your favourite events. We’ll go beyond the music with artist interviews, volunteer profiles, concert reviews and spotlights on the tastes, sights and sounds of the festival season.  Your city! Your festivals and events! Like a good sunscreen,

5 Great places to have Christmas Dinner in Ottawa

 In households across Ottawa, the holiday season will be marked with tree decorating, present wrapping, and of course, plenty of good eating. For those of you who love a good Christmas dinner, but aren’t in the mood to cook, we’ve compiled a list of some great restaurants serving up festive

Best Casinos in Ottawa, Ontario

 Photo by Jamie In Bytown Playing the slots, blackjack, tables and cards at casinos is a popular pastime among many Canadians. This can be seen in the growing popularity of the Canadian online gambling industry which generates around $16 billion a year in revenue. However, while online gambling is popular thanks

The Local Casino: Boon or Bust?

 Having a casino set up shop in one’s hometown isn’t something many of us have to confront these days, and the majority of people, if asked, would likely have a kneejerk reaction against the notion. It is a time when many are playing online casino games and to start you

Top Nights out in Ottawa

 Ottawa has quite a reputation to live up to. Voted by consulting firm Mercer as the city with the second highest-quality of living in North America and fourteenth highest in the world, it is a city that takes to heart every aspect of good living. Arts and entertainment is one