The Metcalfe Hotel is Ottawa’s newest boutique hotel, and one of my favourite places to stay in Canada’s capital city. Have you booked a room here?
eat traditional chinese foods at peking duck ottawa
An exciting new addition to the ByWard Market area has opened, Peking Duck Ottawa – a delicious reason to savor a traditional Chinese specialty dish. Miam!
the best neighbourhoods in ottawa
The best neighbourhoods in Ottawa are filled with music, art, theatre, delicious food, museums, and luscious green spaces. They are the heart and soul of Ottawa.
101 things to do in ottawa
There are a lot of exciting things to do in Ottawa, and most of them have nothing to do with the government (ha!). Here are 101 things to get you started!
getting around ottawa
Getting around Ottawa is not difficult, but may take a little planning, depending on where you stay and the things you want to do. Here are some tips and tricks.
where to stay in ottawa
There are several places to stay in Ottawa, many of which are in the ByWard Market and Downtown neighbourhoods. Here are 14 places to stay in Ottawa!
epicurean delights at jacobsons in ottawa
Jacobsons in Ottawa is a delightfully bougie food shop in the Vanier neighbourhood where you can channel your inner Ina Garten. It’s dangerously delicious.
a fat girl’s guide to eating in ottawa
I didn’t like Ottawa for a long time, but it is now one of my favourite cities in Canada – especially for food. Here’s where I’m eating in Ottawa!
whale watching in twillingate, newfoundland
The thought of going whale watching in Newfoundland’s iceberg alley made me tingle with delight. Would I see some whales? What about Puffins? Maybe an iceberg, even though it’s late…
a guide to visiting churchill, manitoba
There are only two ways to get to Churchill, Manitoba: by air, or by train. If you’re on a short timeline and a wimp, you could fly up from Winnipeg,…
riding the aquabus in vancouver is a must!
Have you experienced the joys of riding on an Aquabus in Vancouver? If you have not, then you should definitely try it the next time you’re in Vancouver. False Creek is…
in vancouver, granville island is a can’t miss!
One of my favourite places in Vancouver, and has been for the last 8 years or so. In fact, it is my go-to spot as soon as I arrive. Sure,…