Photo credit: Ryan Flores https://www.flickr.com/photos/r-flores/ Ottawa’s Alta Vista neighbourhood is located to the southeast of the city’s downtown core, and is a favourite place to live for its residential side streets, community atmosphere, and variety of parks, schools, and amenities. Alta Vista is bordered on the north by Smyth Road and Riverside Road, on the west…
Ottawa has successfully created a great line up of festivals all year round. If you are looking to celebrate, discover, or be entertained – there is something for everyone in Canada’s capital city. Seasonally, summer brings a great mix of festivals with something to look forward to throughout the months. Both tourists and locals mark…
The History Behind Sandy Hill Sandy Hill is a historic Ottawa neighbourhood located just to the east of the city’s downtown core, featuring an eclectic assortment of property types and a wide selection of amenities for its residents. While there are many privately owned residential properties in the neighbourhood, including both houses and condominiums, Sandy…
Located just south of Ottawa’s bustling Centretown neighbourhood, the Glebe is a popular area of for both businesses and homeowners. The area is known city-wide for its independent shopping alternatives found on Bank Street, the scenic pathways found alongside the Rideau Canal, and the newly re-opened TD Place stadium and community park located at Lansdowne.…
Transforming Ottawa The Capital in the Eyes of Jacques Gréber So you have been living in Ottawa, but how much do you really know about your beloved city? Where did the city planning start, and how did it develop into what it is now? If you have heard of the Gréber Plan you may have…
South Keys is a residential neighbourhood found in the south end of Ottawa, close to a variety of shopping, recreation, and transit amenities. The neighbourhood’s primary commercial district is located at the South Keys Shopping Centre off Bank Street. This is also the site of two OcTranspo Transitway stations, the South Keys station and the…
Westboro is one of the city’s most sought-after neighbourhoods for home buyers, and with the area’s independent shops, picturesque beach and river shorelines, and community-oriented atmosphere, it’s easy to see why this area is so well-loved. Located in the west end of Ottawa, Westboro is a bustling, active community that is highly walkable and surrounded…
The History Behind Sandy Hill Sandy Hill is a historic Ottawa neighbourhood located just to the east of the city’s downtown core, featuring an eclectic assortment of property types and a wide selection of amenities for its residents. While there are many privately owned residential properties in the neighbourhood, including both houses and condominiums, Sandy…
Ottawa is known around the world as the glorious capital city of Canada, and the city’s downtown is at the heart of it all. Whether you’re looking for a unique shopping experience, fine dining, an exciting night out on the town, or an in-depth look at Canada’s national history, Ottawa’s downtown offers something for everyone.…
As the cold temperatures continue across the capital, residents and tourists can look forward to warming up at this year’s TD Ottawa Winter Jazz Festival. The event celebrated its opening events this past weekend, with more events scheduled for February 13th-15th. Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Ottawa with an evening of unique jazz artistry, followed by…