Elf walk, Kemptville comedy, e-book for travel planners, and tips for visiting the Pontiac, Eganville and Petawawa.

I have lots of November events for you in this week’s Heads Up, including a purse auction, a wine judging and a jazz fundraiser. I also have the details on which transportation provider is cutting ...

Ottawa Christmas markets and craft shows, and similar events across Eastern Ontario and the Outaouais, are a boon for organized people looking for unique gifts in 2026. And if you are really organized ...

Wondering how to celebrate Halloween in Ottawa or within a few hours’ drive of Canada’s capital? Look no further! This post has links to every haunted house, ghost walk, paranormal investigation and ...

Sure, Halloween is top of mind for many folks this week, and I have tips on all sorts of spooky fun—from a tunnel of terror in Brockville to Halloween-themed improv ...

If seeing live theatre is one of your favourite ways to spend an afternoon or evening, check out this regularly updated list of upcoming plays in Ottawa, Eastern Ontario and beyond. From comedies of ...

Halloween fun is kicking into high gear this week, with multiple communities organizing trick-or-treating events. But that’s not all that’s happening—not by a long shot! From a yarn-and-more crafting ...

Sure, it has the most boring name of any Ottawa neighbourhood—topped only, perhaps, by its original moniker, Upper Town—but Centretown in downtown Ottawa is packed with secrets. I’ve covered a few of ...

Leaf-peeping trips, fall foliage outings, autumn leaves drives…whatever you call them, road trips to enjoy the fall colours in Ontario and Quebec are one of the highlights of the season for many ...

Looking for a fun country drive for a day trip near Ottawa? I’m going to suggest you point your car to the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry (SDG). Where? I hear you ask. Good question ...

If you’re looking for a quick day trip from Ottawa that won’t break your gas budget, consider one of these easy day trips to Lanark County. Quiet paddling spots, great food shops, vintage trains and ...