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What's open and closed in Ottawa for the August long weekend

Monday is Colonel By Day in Ottawa (aka the August Civic Holiday / August long weekend, occurring on the first Monday of every August) which means a…

Aug 6, 2023 • 

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July 2023

Last chance to see the Parliament Hill Sound and Light Show, Northern Lights

Head down to Parliament Hill one night this summer for a one-of-a-kind sound and light experience of Canadian culture and history, presented by Canadian…

Jul 18, 2023 • 

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May 2023

What's open and closed for Victoria Day

Plus what's on our events calendar

May 21, 2023 • 

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A guide to 2023 NCC Weekend Bikedays

Photo: Cycling along the Sir John A. Macdonald Parkway in May 2021. (Devyn Barrie/OttawaStart.com) The 53rd season of NCC Weekend Bikedays is on for…

May 12, 2023 • 

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September 2022

NOTEBOOK: A look at what's coming up in Ottawa this September

Plus, enter our ticket giveaway!

Sep 11, 2022 • 

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Open and closed for Labour Day in Ottawa

Plus: Upcoming ticket giveaway, and where to pick your own apples!

Sep 5, 2022 • 

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July 2022

The sound and light show at Parliament Hill is back, all summer long

Head down to Parliament Hill one night this summer for a one-of-a-kind sound and light experience of Canadian culture and history, presented by Canadian…

Jul 11, 2022 • 

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June 2022

The ultimate guide to Canada Day 2022 in Ottawa

PHOTO: Canada day festivities will not take place on Parliament Hill this year due to the renovations taking place there. (photo by Devyn Barrie) On…

Jun 30, 2022 • 

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STRAWBERRY SEASON: A map of pick-your-own farms

Strawberry Season. Big, beautiful, juicy strawberries wherever you look. Photo by Lydia Bociurkiw. Ottawa is surrounded by farmland, and many of the…

Jun 25, 2022 • 

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Doors Open Ottawa returns in-person for 2022

For Doors Open Ottawa this weekend, see Centre Block in a whole new light as it undergoes renovations. (Photo via Government of Canada) (Via City of…

Jun 4, 2022 • 

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May 2022

Ottawa power outage: where to recharge, get a shower and eat

As an update to our newsletter yesterday, the open/closed situation for today’s holiday has become a lot more complicated due to the widespread power…

May 23, 2022 • 

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Open and closed in Ottawa for Victoria Day

Have a good long weekend! 🎆

May 21, 2022 • 

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