Hi everyone, We just wanted to post a quick note to say that we’re closing out 2013 by taking a hiatus from curating Local Tourist Ottawa. The last three years have been incredible; we’ve had more than 500 submitted posts by nearly 200 contributors. We’ve been named a top blog in the city, interviewed by […]
December
04
Ottawa’s Christmas markets: Will you or won’t you?
posted by LTO
The thought of battling the overheated malls to buy more stuff for my friends and family has not been an appealing activity for me in the past few years – that’s why I love hitting up local markets, and supporting local artisans. At the perfect holiday market, I can buy gifts that will tantalize taste buds, […]
October
17
Fashionably late: H&M arrives in Ottawa
posted by LTO
Jenna Farrell is a recruitment and communications professional with a passion for Ottawa’s fashion and fitness communities. An Ottawa Valley girl at heart, Jenna and her husband live in Hintonburg where they enjoy Ottawa’s best dinner spots, local beers and donuts (she especially likes the donuts). For more of Jenna’s writing, visit www.navyandgold.ca. With the recent […]
October
10
Days Out Ontario’s Ottawa fall faves (within an hour of downtown!)
posted by LTO
What makes a better back drop to day tripping adventures than fresh, crisp air and the russet, orange, and yellow hills of autumn? With fall officially here, there is no better time to head out on the open road to explore restaurants, museums, and trails in Ottawa and area. Here are a few nearby gems […]
October
03
A food truck love affair: Ottawa’s first annual food truck rally
posted by Hilary
Hilary Duff (blog/Twitter) lived in Ottawa for four fantastic years while getting her journalism degree at Carleton University. She moved to northern Ontario in mid-2011 to work as a reporter with CBC Radio in Sudbury, but is continuing to foster her love of Ottawa from afar. “Ba-doop!” Facebook pinged at me, half a year ago. […]
September
04
It’s Harvest (Noir) season: Wanna go?
posted by LTO
Ottawa is blessed with some truly great local food options. From The Elk Ranch to Bottega Nicastro to the Brewer’s Park Farmer’s Market, there really is a local food option to suit every taste, as long as you know where to find it. Once you’ve found it, there’s no better time or occasion to enjoy […]
August
28
Race to the finish: Ottawa’s first Color Run fun for all ages and fitness levels
posted by LTO
Josh Finn was born and raised in Ottawa and currently works as a policy analyst at Transport Canada. While he is passionate about travelling, he also enjoys discovering the hidden treasures of his hometown. In his spare time, you can find Josh running or cycling along the canal, participating in sports leagues, volunteering with local […]
August
21
A kaleidoscope of colours: The happiest 5K on the planet comes to Ottawa
posted by LTO
Josh Finn was born and raised in Ottawa and currently works as a policy analyst at Transport Canada. While he is passionate about travelling, he also enjoys discovering the hidden treasures of his hometown. In his spare time, you can find Josh running or cycling along the canal, participating in sports leagues, volunteering with local […]
August
20
National Capital Craft Beer Week: Where are your top Ottawa spots to grab a pint?
posted by LTO
Desirae Odjick is a marketer and copywriter who has lived in and loved Ottawa her whole life. She reads, does yoga, runs half-marathons and is really trying to take up a winter sport. “Overly enthusiastic” is her default state. If you’re an experienced beer connoisseur or a completely newcomer to the beer scene like myself, […]
July
26
Ottawa’s El Camino: Have you been?
posted by LTO
Melanie Bechard is a reporter-turned-communications-professional who wanted to live in Ottawa years before she finally got here in 2007. She has a dog, a cat, a husband, a garden, an embarrassingly well-organized yarn stash, and a slightly obsessive love of classic movies. She also travels as much as she can. I’m a great lover of […]
