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The best things to do in Ottawa — sights and attractions

Canada has a thriving reputation as a tourist destination for visitors from across the globe. Ottawa, the country’s capital city, is no exception, having some of the most inspiring sights and attractions imaginable. It is a multi-cultural city that incorporates cultures from all over the planet. This has been achieved

Top things to do in Ottawa this winter

If you’re planning a visit to one of Canada’s biggest cities this winter, you will not be disappointed. The capital is located on the south bank of the Ottawa River and, apart from the river-specific activities, it offers plenty of museums, national parks, zoos, and important buildings to visit. Here

Winterlude 2020 promises endless fun for the whole family

It’s that time of year again! Everyone's fave winter festival is just around the corner and there is so much to do and see! Here are just a few of the spots you should hit up for hands-on activities, food, music, and more. Don't forget to take advantage of the

Birds of Bellwoods Really Rock the Rink

While figure skating has usually kept its music pre-recorded, Rock the Rink is changing that. With alt-rockers Birds of Bellwoods playing on ice, the show sees pro skaters like Scott Moir, Tessa Virtue, Patrick Chan and more dancing to something more lively. We caught up with Stephen from Birds of

Disney On Ice Brings Magic to Ottawa with Dare to Dream

Photos by Kat Walcott Disney On Ice once again graced the Canadian Tire Centre with their latest spectacle Dare to Dream! Disney On Ice, a series of spectacular and vibrant live ice performances, has been producing critically acclaimed shows for almost 40 years and their latest surely does not disappoint!

Did Ottawa Really Need Another Skating Rink?

Photo by Emily Kathen 2017 in Ottawa was a year full of excitement. From the Red Bull Crashed Ice championship, to the fire-breathing La Machine, to the 150th Grey Cup Festival, Ottawa was the place to be to celebrate Canada’s 150th anniversary of confederation, and unsurprisingly held the number one

Have Sens quickly become one on the league’s doormats?

SENATORS: A Week in Review is a weekly column looking back at the week in Ottawa Senators hockey written by OLMSports Dave Gross. Feature photo Courtesy NHLI via Getty Image As the legendary Ric Flair would say: "What's causing all this?!!" Truth be told, I don't have a clue. As the

Top Valentine’s Day Date Spots in Ottawa

Valentine’s Day is here and if you’re looking for a special spot in the city to bring your sweetheart, look no further! Here is a list of some fun and romantic hot spots in the National Capital where you can celebrate this special day with your loved one. Corktown Footbridge Major

The Radical World of Roller Derby

Roller derby is a sport like no other. Fast, furious and incredibly competitive, it comes as no surprise that roller derby has gained popularity over the years. Sports promoter Leo A. Seltzer first invented the sport after reading an article in Literary Digest. The piece indicted that 93% of Americans

Winterlude: the key to enjoying winter in Ottawa

By Katie Burley (Photo courtesy of Canadian Heritage) From Jan. 30 to Feb. 16 Ottawa's winter comes to life as people gather from all over to enjoy Winterlude in the nation’s capital. On the weekend of Feb. 7 and 8, many gathered in the frigid cold to enjoy ice-skating, beavertails

Liz Manley and friends fundraise for youth mental health in Ottawa

Photo courtesy of Photographics Photography.  Canada’s skating sweetheart, Elizabeth Manley and other Olympic Champions will gracefully glide around the ice rink at Ottawa’s TD Place as part of a two-day fundraiser on February 13 and 14, 2015. A portion of the money raised will go to the Do It For

Lake Placid

By Rachael Desjardins ABOVE: Whiteface Mountain, the fifth highest mountain in the Adirondacks, sits the State of New York Weather Monitoring Station. From here you can walk around for a great 360-degree view. Photo: Orda Media While best known to most Canadians as a winter vacation spot and home to the 1980 Olympic

A Midwinter’s Bite of the Big Apple

Got the winter blues or a little cabin fever? Well here’s the cure: New York City. David Letterman is right when he calls it the greatest city in the world. It is. Put aside the fact that it is the commerce centre of the universe or that its storied history
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