23 events you won’t want to miss this weekend in Ottawa

Last weekend of Winterlude! If you didn’t have the time to go to some of Winterlude events, this is your last chance because Ottawa’s winter festival ends on Monday, theContinue reading “23 events you won’t want to miss this weekend in Ottawa”

28 events you won’t want to miss this weekend in Ottawa

This weekend will be a more normal cold again so there is no excuse for not going to the numerous events and activities happening in Ottawa starting with Winterlude. HaveContinue reading “28 events you won’t want to miss this weekend in Ottawa”

10 events you won’t want to miss this weekend in Ottawa

Don’t let winter scare you away from getting out of the house. Go out to try a new skating rink, go to a market, go see a hockey game, orContinue reading “10 events you won’t want to miss this weekend in Ottawa”

8 everyday tasks that are a struggle for newcomers during Canada’s winter

When you don’t know the winters in Canada, you can hardly imagine what it is really like to experience temperatures below zero. It’s something that you only learn when youContinue reading “8 everyday tasks that are a struggle for newcomers during Canada’s winter”

New to winter? How to dress your kids in Canada

Winter hasn’t arrived officially yet but the temperatures are dropping each day. If you’re about to land in Canada you probably are worrying about how to dress your kids properlyContinue reading “New to winter? How to dress your kids in Canada”

7 great winter activities to do with kids in Ottawa

Right from the start I saw how intense and active outdoor life can be in Canada’s capital. No matter if it is summer or winter, there are always lots ofContinue reading “7 great winter activities to do with kids in Ottawa”

Rideau Canal Skateway: Ottawa’s pride

A long time ago, before I came to Ottawa for the first time, my Canadian husband would tell me how cool it was to skate to work on the RideauContinue reading “Rideau Canal Skateway: Ottawa’s pride”

Five strategies to embrace the Canadian winter

When my Canadian husband told his friends that he was moving back to Canada in the middle of the winter, with wife and three kids who had always lived inContinue reading “Five strategies to embrace the Canadian winter”

15 great spots to go sledding in Ottawa

One thing I noticed after moving to Ottawa was how keen Canadians here are about winter sports and activities, no matter how freezing cold the temperature is outside. Ice skating,Continue reading “15 great spots to go sledding in Ottawa”