There are many Ottawa museums to see in this historic city. After its early start as a rough and tumble lumber town in the early 1800’s, the city grew rapidly following the construction of the Rideau Canal, now a UNESCO World Heritage site. Ottawa Museums Galore Nearly two hundred years later, Ottawa is a modern […]

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  There’s so much on history and culture on Ottawa’s famous Sparks Street.  About 200 years ago Ottawa’s shopping street was no more than a path whacked through the woods by a gentleman called Nicholas Sparks. The oldest photo that exists of Sparks Street shows a muddy track with pigs digging in the dirt. But […]

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Numerous local coffee stops in Ottawa make your bike ride more enjoyable Let’s take a look at some of Ottawa’s local coffee shops that are easy to reach on a bike. One of the great things about cycling in the Ottawa – Gatineau region is the greatly improved bicycle infrastructure, thanks to the strong cooperation […]

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The bike is the worry free ride to most Ottawa Festivals Ottawa counts dozens of festivals, because bureaucrats need some diversion too once in a while. From the annual HOPE Beach Volleyball tournament, often nicknamed as ‘meat fest’ to the highly respected Jazzfestival, there is always something to do in Ottawa. Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival […]

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