Bytown Museum

And just like that, it’s another glorious long weekend in Ottawa! We have got a doozy of a weekend lined up, so fire up the group chat and start making your plans!

Every first Monday of the month, Apartment613 publishes the coolest #ottarts #ottjobs we hear about. All the best arts and culture gigs in our local network.

Okay, if you’re confused about this winter weather, me too. Storm warnings. Mild weather. No canal yet. Sigh. But we’re Ottawans and so we make the best of it. There are lots of suggestions below, whether you want to get outdoors or not.

As a long-time Ottawa resident, I was convinced I had this city figured out, and that there were no hidden gems left to find here or in the surrounding areas. Boy, was I wrong. Who knew you could sleep overnight in a museum train caboose or stroll through a beautiful outdoor sculpture park in a tranquil forest? Lucky for us, two local wanderlust experts are the perfect guides to help locals (re)discover our region.

Due to new pandemic restrictions, this week’s roundup does away with our traditional Roundup in favour of a curated pile of ideas to get you through the weekend and hopefully the next little while!

With another wintry weekend at home around the corner, have we reached our limit for cozy indoor virtual fun? Gosh, I hope not.

With so many arts and culture organizations affected by closures and and shutdowns this year, why not give the gift of culture to the person who has everything?

Every first Monday of the month, Apartment613 publishes the coolest #ottarts #ottjobs we hear about.

Listen to old-time folk tunes performed on a 150-year old banjo at the Bytown Museum.

Ottawa in late spring cannot be beat. Take time this weekend to enjoy our 400 shades of green, maintain a safe distance, and please wash your hands

Filmed on-site in safe physical distancing conditions, these 3-minute IGTV videos cover hot topics in Ottawa history like Bytown’s favourite drink and how Bytown was “rebranded” as Ottawa.

And just like that, it’s August! Welcome to another exciting long weekend. Read on for some of our picks.

This weekend’s Doors Open event is Ottawa’s annual opportunity to explore a side of the city that is rarely available to the public.