The Christmas weekend is almost here! Here is your weekly roundup of the main events happening this weekend through the holiday season in the Ottawa area. Notice that some events are ending this weekend. Don’t miss them! 1. Ottawa Christmas Market These are the last days of this market. If you haven’t visited it, thisContinue reading “42 events you won’t want to miss this weekend in Ottawa – Dec 22-24”
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58 events you won’t want to miss this weekend in Ottawa
We have arrived at the last weekend of August, which features the colourful Pride events. Have you ever attended them before? It is an Ottawa tradition that celebrates inclusion and diversity. Have fun!! 1. Capital Pride Parade This event is one of the highlights of August. Over 200 groups, more than 10,000 marchers plus this year’s GrandContinue reading “58 events you won’t want to miss this weekend in Ottawa”
Calendar of blossoms and flowers in Ottawa
The best thing about spring is that everything fills up with colour! Passing from a white landscape to a multicolour one does wonders in one’s spirits! Undoubtedly, the stars of this amazing season are the blossoms and the flowers. When I was a newcomer to Ottawa I just waited for the tulips to appear! ThatContinue reading “Calendar of blossoms and flowers in Ottawa”
21 events you won’t want to miss this weekend in Ottawa
Bundle up and get out of your house this weekend as there are plenty of things to do in Ottawa! Did you know that Winterlude was created in the seventies to encourage people to stop hibernating and have some winter fun? Let’s have a look at this list of events! 1. Winterlude The 45th editionContinue reading “21 events you won’t want to miss this weekend in Ottawa”
Top 10 study spots for students in Ottawa in 2022
Are you a student in Ottawa looking for the perfect study spot? Ottawa is one of the top five student-friendly cities in Canada and has plenty of cozy cafés where you can study while enjoying the city’s beauty. The capital of Canada is home to the largest bilingual university in the world: the University ofContinue reading “Top 10 study spots for students in Ottawa in 2022”
Four impressive waterfalls you should visit in Ottawa this spring
Spring always brings great expectations after a long winter. Warmer temperatures, spring showers and melted snow create the perfect conditions for the revival of mother nature, and also for showing off the waterfalls. Did you know that in Ottawa there are four impressive and beautiful waterfalls right in the middle of the city? Yes, youContinue reading “Four impressive waterfalls you should visit in Ottawa this spring”
Six great malls and commercial areas to go shopping in Ottawa
Are you new to Ottawa and you’re finding difficult to enjoy the outdoors during winter? Do you dread the idea of going out when the temperatures drop to -20 and below? If you think winter is not for you, and you prefer to stay cozy and warm at home, sooner or later you’re going toContinue reading “Six great malls and commercial areas to go shopping in Ottawa”
My first year blogging about Ottawa from an immigrant’s perspective
It’s been a year since I started a blog with a funny name. When I started writing “Ottawa is not boring”, I didn’t imagine how long I was going to keep writing it. The teacher told us to write a blog about a topic we felt passionate about. I didn’t have to think a lot,Continue reading “My first year blogging about Ottawa from an immigrant’s perspective”
14 great waterfront parks in Ottawa to enjoy the city
One of the best things about Ottawa is the great vast green areas, natural and man-made, in Canada’s capital. Its public parks are beautifully designed and landscaped, inviting residents to enjoy every single minute during the warmer months. The most beautiful parks in the city are the ones that are somehow connected to water: rivers,Continue reading “14 great waterfront parks in Ottawa to enjoy the city”
The 14 best things about living in Ottawa
Since moving to Ottawa in 2018 I have become quite fond of the city. I think Canada’s capital meets all the characteristics anyone would look for in finding the best city in Canada, that is, the ideal place to live. That’s my personal view of course. If you have kids, and you’re an active personContinue reading “The 14 best things about living in Ottawa”