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Welcome to the Nation’s capital in the winter.

Be sure to come prepared for the weather, hats, mitts and boots are a must if you wish to enjoy the winter wonderland in our Nation’s Capital.

We have activities and attractions to please all winter enthusiasts. With an abundance of ski slopes and trails at our doorstep, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, and tobogganing are a few activities to be enjoyed.

Winterlude is definitely a festival not to be missed, running through the month of February, offering events and shows, concerts and culinary delights, as well as an ice sculpture competition and a huge outdoor recreation centre, book yourself at an official Winterlude Hotel and join in with the festivities.

NHL All Stars @ Scotiabank Place

Join the excitement, here in the Nation’s Capital, for the 2012 NHL All-Star Weekend. The events will begin today, Thursday January 26th, from 2:30 – 3:00 pm, with a Trophy procession along the Rideau Canal Skateway beginning at Waverly Street and ending at the entrance of the Ottawa Convention Centre, where they will officially mark ...

Read more...|Posted @ 5:22 pm on 01/26/2012

Taste of Winterlude

If you are a food and wine lover, then you’re in the right place at the right time. Running from January 26th-February 19th, Canada’s National Capital Commission is presenting a Taste of Winterlude; featuring some of the best cuisine in Ottawa, Gatineau, and the Region. The Capital Region’s top venues are creating events that feature ...

Read more...|Posted @ 3:31 pm on 01/23/2012

Hot Spots of the Week

On Wednesday, January 18th, don’t miss the sixth annual MBNA Capital Hoops Classic. In conjunction with University of Ottawa and Carleton University the venue will be hosted at Scotiabank Place. Tickets can be purchased by phone at 613-599-FANS (3267) or toll free at 1-877-788-FANS (3267); online at capital tickets. What’s the best way to end ...

Read more...|Posted @ 4:41 pm on 01/16/2012

Family Adventures

If you are you looking for some family adventure, you need look no further than our own back yard, or at least the back yard of our Nation’s Governor General. In 1872 a skating rink was built in the back yard of Rideau Hall and is open for public use from January 6th until March ...

Read more...|Posted @ 5:58 pm on 01/11/2012

Winter Getaways

If you’re planning a trip to our Nation’s Capital make sure that you check out the fabulous Winter Packages that are being offered by some of our top hotels. The Lord Elgin Hotel, located in the heart of downtown, only steps away from the Rideau Canal, Parliament Buildings and the historic Byward Market, the Lord ...

Read more...|Posted @ 4:56 pm on 01/9/2012

  Tips
  • The Rideau Canal, Ontario's first UNESCO World Heritage Site, winds its way through the city.
  • Historic Parliament Hill is the seat of Canada's national government and the setting for pomp, ceremony and celebration.
  • Gatineau Park offers hiking, biking and cross-country skiing.
  • Ottawa's ByWard Market offers one-of-a-kind shops and boutiques, over 80 restaurants and cafes, a thriving nightlife, and Canada's oldest continuously operating farmers' market.