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[caption id=“attachment_86182” align=“aligncenter” width=“1000”] A concept drawing of RendezVous Lebreton’s plan for a redeveloped LeBreton Flats. (RendezVous LeBreton)[/caption] _ (Via National Capital Commission) _ ** National Capital Region ** —The National Capital Commission (NCC) is pleased to announce that it has reached an agreement in principle with RendezVous LeBreton Group for the redevelopment of LeBreton Flats. ...

Pierre Jeaurond, a survey technologist with the National Capital Commission, explains how they measure the thickness of the ice on the Rideau Canal Skateway. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SrfZ1I8LMak _ This post was originally published Feb. 28, 2015. _

** Canada’s Biggest Garden Party ** It’s here and it’s fantastic! You can’t miss this. ** ** It’s the ** Dows Lake Garden Party ** , July 22 from 10:00 am to 10:30 pm. Delight yourself with a wonderful assortment of free events and activities for families, friends and visitors. ...

_ (Via National Capital Commission) _ The National Capital Commission launched an _ international design competition today for the redevelopment of Nepean Point, one of the most spectacular lookouts in Canada’s Capital Region _ . Design teams are invited to submit proposals to redevelop this attractive site to create a lively, natural, 21st century destination for Canadians and visitors alike. ...

_ (press release) _ ** Canada’s Capital Region – ** The public is asked to remain off the Rideau Canal surface, as the ice is still dangerously thin. Although it may appear that a layer of ice has formed on the canal’s surface, the ice is still thin. ...

_ (press release) _ [caption id=“attachment_57480” align=“alignright” width=“476”] NCC photo[/caption] ** Canada’s Capital Region ** —The National Capital Commission (NCC) and the Congrégation des Servantes de Jésus-Marie are pleased to have reached an agreement regarding the sale of the convent property at 210 Laurier Street in Gatineau. ...

_ (press release) _ The National Capital Commission will recommend the Tunney’s Pasture site to the Minister of Canadian Heritage for the new Civic Campus of The Ottawa Hospital. This recommendation is supported by extensive public and stakeholder consultations and a rigorous analysis of evidence and documentation by the evaluation committee and NCC professional staff. ...

_ (press release) _ The National Capital Commission and the Royal Canadian Geographical Society today announced the creation of Canada’s Centre for Geography and Exploration at 50 Sussex Drive in Ottawa. The Centre is scheduled to open its doors in 2017 as a Confederation Pavilion during Canada’s 150th anniversary. ...

[caption id=“attachment_54591” align=“aligncenter” width=“720”] The Canada 150 tulip has a striking resemblance to the Canadian flag (NCC photo)[/caption] _ (press release) _ The ** _ Canada 150 _ ** tulip, the official tulip of Canada’s 150th anniversary, was planted today in Commissioners Park. ...

https://www.flickr.com/photos/xiaozhuli/10200734283/in/pool-ottawastart/ _ Photo: [ Island Park Drive by Zhu, via the OttawaStart Flickr group ](https://www.flickr.com/photos/xiaozhuli/10200734283/in/pool-ottawastart/) _ ** _ Try the free shuttle service to access Gatineau Park’s scenic lookouts _ ** Over the next few weeks, the fall foliage will brighten the Capital Region’s parks, pathways and shorelines with a spectacular display of colour—making this the perfect time to explore Gatineau Park and the Greenbelt. ...