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Ride-sharing platform Lyft celebrated its one-month anniversary in Ottawa on Tuesday and sent along some statistics showing where people are traveling: ** Top destinations ** * Hotel: The Westin * Mall: Billings Bridge * Nightlife spot: The Lieutenant's Pump * Movie theatre: Cineplex Cinemas Lansdowne and VIP * School: Carleton University. ...

[caption id=“attachment_78807” align=“aligncenter” width=“1000”] An Inuksuk display. (Photo by G. Gower / 2017)[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_78806” align=“aligncenter” width=“1000”] A mosaiculture display at MosaiCanada. (Photo by G. Gower / 2017)[/caption] _ After attracting huge crowds for Canada 150, Mosaïculture returns to Gatineau for 2018. ...

[caption id=“attachment_57985” align=“aligncenter” width=“922”] Christmas Lights Across Canada.[/caption] ** The 33rd edition of Christmas Lights Across Canada will kick off with an official illumination ceremony on December 7, 2017 at 7 p.m. ** Every night from December 7 to January 7, enjoy the magical winter lightscapes multimedia show projected on Parliament Hill buildings. ...

One of the key attractions of Rideau Hall are the extensive grounds, where most public events are held. Gov. Gen. David Johnston prepares to read a children’s book by astronaut Chris Hadfield to a group of children on the grounds in June, 2017. ...

Here are some photos of this year’s Canadian Tulip Festival, which runs until May 22 at four locations . Tulip Festival pics

[caption id=“attachment_67020” align=“aligncenter” width=“1000”] Ottawa 2017’s executive director says parking spaces on York Street were re-accommodated as Inspiration Village takes over this month. Shipping containers being installed on Thursday, April 27. (Devyn Barrie/OttawaStart.com[/caption] The 92 parking spaces taken up by Ottawa 2017’s shipping container extravaganza do not represent a net loss of parking in the ByWard Market, because the city was able to shift them elsewhere, Ottawa 2017 Executive Director Guy Laflamme said. ...

[caption id=“attachment_57984” align=“aligncenter” width=“922”] Patrimoine canadien/Canadian Heritage[/caption] Christmas Light Map ** Can you help? ** Some listings on this map are from 2015 and labelled as “unconfirmed” for this year. If you’re the owner of one of these houses, or if you’ve seen other great Christmas light displays up, please let us know via feedback@ottawastart. ...

[ ](https://www.flickr.com/photos/daveyjphoto/8373334576) _ Scrubbing The Clock by David Johnson, from the OttawaStart Flickr Group _ The music of Justin Bieber, Joel Plaskett and Leonard Cohen will be performed on the Peace Tower Carillon this Thursday, September 22 in a concert starting at noon. ...

_ (Via Hyatt Hotels) _ ** OTTAWA, ON ** — Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced today the official opening of Andaz Ottawa ByWard Market , marking the brand’s official entry into Canada. Andaz Ottawa ByWard Market will further the brand’s mission to create inspiring, indigenous experiences that immerse guests in the local culture of each unique destination. ...

[caption id=“attachment_35277” align=“aligncenter” width=“600”] Photo svia Parks Canada[/caption] _ (press release via Parks Canada) _ For the 2016 season, Ottawa Boat Cruises will be offering a new, eco-friendly and unique cruising experience on the downtown Ottawa portion of the Rideau Canal National Historic Site. ...