There’s something about the first crisp days of fall that make a hot sauna feel irresistible, especially when it comes with a view of the Ottawa River. The National Capital Commission has announced that a floating sauna will be setting up near the River House this fall. What’s Happening The National Capital Commission confirmed plans to install a floating sauna at the River House…

There’s something about the first crisp days of fall that make a hot sauna feel irresistible, especially when it comes with a view of the Ottawa River. The National Capital Commission has announced that a floating sauna will be setting up near the River House this fall. What’s Happening The National Capital Commission confirmed plans to install a floating sauna at the River House…

For golfers, winter can feel like a long interruption. Ottawa’s courses close, the clubs get tucked away and months can pass before there’s another opportunity to stand over a real fairway. But for those who don’t want to lose their rhythm, indoor golf has become an increasingly popular way to keep swinging through the colder months. Two Ottawa destinations, Birdie House and…

Most nights in Ottawa end with the familiar theme music of Jeopardy! playing in living rooms across the city, but this week one local name actually showed up on screen. Software engineer and Ottawa resident Rian Roberston took the podium for his very first appearance on the iconic quiz show and walked away a winner. A Local Name In Lights Ottawa has produced its fair share of trivia buffs over the…

Few cities can claim a homegrown festival that’s been drawing animators from around the world for half a century, but Ottawa can. The Ottawa International Animation Festival, North America’s largest and longest-running event of its kind, is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year with screenings, exhibitions and a citywide spotlight on the craft. Five Decades Of Frame By Frame The…