Some escapes require a long drive, a packed itinerary and a vacation day or two. This one takes about 15 minutes. Cross the river from downtown Ottawa, follow the road north into the hills, and you arrive in Old Chelsea, a charming village at the gateway to Gatineau Park where the pace of life seems to slow the moment you step out of the car. At the heart of the village, Square Old Chelsea offers…

Some escapes require a long drive, a packed itinerary and a vacation day or two. This one takes about 15 minutes. Cross the river from downtown Ottawa, follow the road north into the hills, and you arrive in Old Chelsea, a charming village at the gateway to Gatineau Park where the pace of life seems to slow the moment you step out of the car. At the heart of the village, Square Old Chelsea offers…

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…