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See two of Stratford Festival’s ‘jaw-dropping’ productions in Cineplex theatres this spring

Two plays from the past seasons of internationally renowned repertory theatre festival that runs from April to October in Stratford, Ontario will be presented on screens across Canada… Read more »

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2019 Top 100 Festivals & Events in Ontario

The list of 2019 top 100 festivals and events in Ontario – awarded by Festivals and Events Ontario (FEO).

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Canada grounds Boeing 737 Max8s

Canada has decided to ground all Boeing 737 Max8s from taking off, landing or flying over Canadian airspace . The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, issued… Read more »

Ottawa’s RBC Bluesfest Announces 2019 Lineup

Ottawa’s RBC Bluesfest Announces 2019 Lineup

Billed as “one of the top-ten festivals” in the world by Billboard Magazine, RBC Bluesfest taking place from July 4 to 14, 2019 at LeBreton Flats Park,… Read more »

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5 Getaways for this Weekend in Ontario: First Weekend of February

5 ideas for a day trip or a weekend getaway for this weekend of February: February 1 to 3 Whether you want a cozy spa weekend, or… Read more »

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5 Getaways for this Weekend in Ontario: Fourth Weekend of January

5 ideas for a day trip or a weekend getaway for this fourth weekend of January in Ontario. Whether you want to enjoy skiing and snow tubing, or getaway from the cold, you are sure to find inspiration to plan a spontaneous day trip or weekend getaway.

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5 Things to Do during Ottawa Ice Dragon Boat Festival

The Ottawa Ice Dragon Boat Festival Presents Free Concerts And Entertainment This February. Taking place on the historic Rideau Canal Skateway, the 3rd Annual Ottawa Ice Dragon… Read more »

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Free Admission to Select Quebec Provincial Parks this Saturday

Admission to 17 establishments managed by Sépaq ( Société des établissements de plein air du Québec) will be completely free of charge on Saturday, January 26. Named Sépaq Winter… Read more »

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5 Getaways for this Weekend in Ontario: Third Weekend of January

5 ideas for a day trip or a weekend getaway for this third weekend of January in Ontario.

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5 Getaways for this Weekend in Ontario: Second Weekend of January

5 Ideas for a day trip or a weekend getaway for this second weekend of January in Ontario: Weekend of Jan 11 to 13. Niagara Falls Ice Wine Festival… Read more »

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See 100 Nativity Scenes from 100 Countries at Saint Joseph’s Oratory

If you are in Montreal this season, then visit Saint Joseph’s Oratory to see “A World in a Crèche”, a temporary holiday exhibition. “A World in a Crèche,”… Read more »

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This Zoo Discovers a Newborn Polar Bear Cub in the Den on Surveillance Camera

On Tuesday, December 11, a new Polar Bear Cub was born at Zoo sauvage de Saint-Félicien, Quebec. This is the second polar bear cub born in the zoo within… Read more »

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2019 Edition of Winterlude Celebrates Canada’s Diversity

Canada’s Capital Region will host a multitude of activities highlighting our country’s cultural, artistic and culinary diversity during 41st edition of Winterlude. Indigenous culture will be in… Read more »

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Climb up the Peace Tower and Tour Parliament’s Central Block Before it Closes for 10 Years

Have you been inside Canada’s most famous building? Was the Grade 6 trip to Ottawa, the last time you took a guided tour of the Central block… Read more »

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Perfect Gift for the Concertgoer: RBC Bluesfest Holiday Sale – Backstreet Boys, Eric Church and more!

Backstreet Boys, Eric Church, Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit, and Colter Wall are coming to Ottawa for the 2019 edition of Ottawa Bluesfest.

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20th Edition of Montreal en Lumière Returns with a Deliciously Eclectic Gastronomic Program

To celebrate its 20th anniversary, MONTRÉAL EN LUMIÈRE (February 21 to March 3, 2019), presented in collaboration with Bell, presents a deliciously eclectic gastronomic program, themed “celebrate,… Read more »

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FREE Tim Hortons Coffee at Ottawa City Hall on October 1

Monday, October 1 marks International Coffee Day – a day to promote and celebrate coffee around the world. To recognize this international day of all things java… Read more »

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An Elegant World Famous Dinner Party Comes to Ottawa this August

The guests eat in splendor at a location they only learn about minutes before they arrive.

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25 Family Getaways in Northern Ontario

Whether you’re seeking a serene paradise nestled among the trees or a fun packed, family adventure, Northern Ontario is the perfect place for your next family getaway. From the world’s largest coin to a polar bear paradise, you are guaranteed priceless family moments. Don’t forget the camera!

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Mythe et évidence – by Canadian artist Mathieu Valade

Canadian Heritage presents Mythe et évidence, a rather unusual public artwork

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Order McDonald’s® through UberEATS

McDelivery with UberEATS has arrived in Canada and people in select cities can now order McDonald’s menu items right to them, when they want it, where they… Read more »

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Reveal the Real Price of Tickets Upfront – The Competition Bureau

The Competition Bureau calls on sporting and entertainment ticket vendors to review their marketing practices and display the real price of tickets upfront. To attract consumers, some… Read more »

Urban Camping in Ottawa for Canada 150 Celebrations

Urban Camping in Ottawa for Canada 150 Celebrations

Ottawa is offering a unique short-term Urban Camping experience in select City parking lots and green spaces for tents and RVs as a family-friendly option for accommodations from June 29 to July 4, 2017.

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Free Admission Day: Sépaq Winter Open House

Admission to 13 of Québec’s 24 national parks, along with Camp Mercier and Station touristique Duchesnay, will be free of charge on Saturday, February 18, 2017.