summer

Photo: The new public dock with enclosed swimming area at the NCC River House (Via National Capital Commission) Add a new destination to your Ottawa summer bucket list: The National Capital Commission has re-opened the historic River House (previously known as the National Capital River Pavilion and the Ottawa River Boathouse), now with improved accessibility and some new amenities for the public to enjoy. ...

Summer views at Nepean Point. (Photo/Devyn Barrie) It’s August already, and the summer is just flying by. Fortunately, there are many hot, sunny days yet to come. Here’s a list of things you should check out before autumn! (You can add your recommendations by emailing us. ...

Strawberry Season. Big, beautiful, juicy strawberries wherever you look. Photo by Lydia Bociurkiw. Ottawa is surrounded by farmland, and many of the farms offer pick-your-own berry facilities. Strawberry season in Ottawa typically starts in late June/early July. Strawberry picking is on for the 2022 season! ...

Life moves fast. Take a moment to relax and enjoy these photos of sunflowers at the Experimental Farm. All photos by Howard Whiting/Lightchasers.ca.

A firefighter cooling down at Richardson Side Road fire. Photo courtesy of Ottawa Fire Services. Here’s a list of businesses and public places in Ottawa that have air conditioning, and are free, or low-cost. Add your suggestions to the comments below. ...

[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. ...

The ** TD Ottawa Jazz Festival ** , taking place from June 21 – July 1, 2018 is proud to continue its tradition of acclaimed excellence and present a diverse and vibrant lineup in its 38 th ...

Hard to believe but summer vacation is only a couple of weeks away for Ottawa students. If you’re a parent still looking for summer camps for your kids, there’s good news: many camp programs still have open spaces, so it’s not too late to register. ...

_ (press release) _ ** Ottawa – ** Ottawa Public Health (OPH) is advising residents to take precautions during hot weather expected this weekend. ASpecial Weather Statement for early summer heat has been issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada as people may not be used to this early summer heat. ...

_ (Press release) _ This summer, OC Transpo will offer a summer U-Pass to eligible college and university students for the first time. This expansion of the existing U-Pass program demonstrates the City’s continued efforts to offer affordable, environmentally sustainable transit use for college and university students. ...