winter

Who knew snow clearing could be so dramatic? Hien Hoang put together this video of city snow removal in the Fairwinds neighbourhood in Stittsville from earlier today. It’s full of dramatic shots of heavy equipment, phalanxes of dump trucks, and sweeping aerial shots of plows in the neighbourhood. ...

[caption id=“attachment_9890” align=“aligncenter” width=“405”] Mr. Loaf by Andrew King[/caption]

[caption id=“attachment_9457” align=“aligncenter” width=“405”] Mr. Loaf by Andrew King[/caption]

Pick up a Grade 4 & 5 SnowPass for your child and show them just how fun winter sports can be! Winter is in full swing and Canadians everywhere are knee-deep in snow and loving it. Most of the country has been gifted with a generous helping of snow, and skiers and snowboarders know that this is the best time to hit the hills and have the ride of your life. ...

OTTAWA, ON – Ottawa’s first Winter Design Festival launches February 1 st at Aberdeen Square, in the newly renovated Lansdowne Park. The festival, meant to showcase the Canadian design and art community, will open the doors to new trends and invite the Ottawa public to interact with innovative design and architecture. ...

OTTAWA, ON – The Winter Design Festival announced today Montreal architect Sylvain Bilodeau as the winner of Ottawa’s first ever Winter Design and Build Competition. Bilodeau’s proposal was selected by a panel of design industry experts and community activists coming from the educational and professional stream of Architecture and Urban Planning. ...

[caption id=“attachment_9190” align=“aligncenter” width=“405”] Mr. Loaf by Andrew King[/caption]

The Rideau Canal officially opened for the 2015 skating season today. Here are a few photos from people who checked it out today. See also: OttawaStart Skating Guide [caption id=“attachment_8572” align=“aligncenter” width=“720”] First day of skating on the Rideau Canal in 2015. ...

[caption id=“attachment_4881” align=“aligncenter” width=“580”] Skating on the Rideau Canal. Photo by Glen Gower.[/caption] The 45th season of the Rideau Canal Skateway will officially open today at 10:30 am. A 3.6-kilometre section from Somerset Street to the Bank Street Bridge, excluding Patterson Creek, will be available to skaters. ...

Don’t miss out on the fun this winter. Register now for a City of Ottawa recreation program offered at our many locations throughout the city. The online Recreation eGuide and Mon guide francophone des loisirs offer a variety of instructional and recreational opportunities for all ages and abilities. ...