This past weekend was our very first visit to the Gatineau Hot Air Balloon Festival, held at Parc de la Baie in Gatineau, Quebec. Thanks to a magnificent blue sky, and no wind, the day couldn't have been better for a festival celebrating the big, beautiful balloons that create a spectacle in the skies over Ottawa-Gatineau every Labour Day weekend. Just to give you a little … [Read more...] about Up Up And Away At The Gatineau Hot Air Balloon Festival! #outaouaisfun
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Calypso: A Day In The Life Of Canada’s Best Theme Waterpark
The city of Ottawa is full of many fantastic tourist attractions that its citizens, can take great pride in, including our world-class museums, our beautiful parliament buildings, and the bustling Byward Market. Ottawa also has another attraction to be proud of - Calypso Theme Waterpark, located on the outskirts of Ottawa, in the town of Limoges, Ontario. The world's largest … [Read more...] about Calypso: A Day In The Life Of Canada’s Best Theme Waterpark
Industria Italian Brasserie Gets Fresh With #Ottawa
Move over Mama! Industria Italian Brasserie has opened in Ottawa, and they are giving away one of your best kept secrets! Mama always keeps things FRESH in her Italian kitchen. Chef Sergio Mattoscio knows Mama is a smart lady, so when he created the menu for Ottawa's newest eatery, the focus was on everything fresh. Last night during Industria Italian Brasserie's media … [Read more...] about Industria Italian Brasserie Gets Fresh With #Ottawa
Yoga On Parliament Hill – How I Turned The Downward Dog Into The Toppled Turtle
Ottawa's Parliament Hill is more than just home to politicians and political scandals. Every week, during the summer months, something spiritual happens on the lawn of this magnificent Canadian political building, in the cultural heart of Ottawa. Yoga on Parliament Hill. Athletic apparel retailer, Lululemon, sponsors this free weekly event that takes place from … [Read more...] about Yoga On Parliament Hill – How I Turned The Downward Dog Into The Toppled Turtle
H&M: A Retailer With A Conscious
How much do you think about your clothing before you purchase it? Things like, where was it manufactured? Who made it? How ethical is their clothing manufacturing process from start to finish? If I'm honest, I have to say that I never used to think too much about what goes into making the clothing that I wear. I guess maybe that's because I'm not a fashionista. In fact, I … [Read more...] about H&M: A Retailer With A Conscious