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Oct 26 - Oct 27

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A Barnyard Halloween

Oct 27 - Oct 28

It’s a Barnyard Halloween at the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum! You are invited to enjoy...

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Rick Currie at Absolute Comedy

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This Flight Tonight: Songs of Joni Mitchell

Oct 17 - Oct 27

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INTRODUCING 101 THINGS TO DO ON PRESTON We are excited to present 101 Things to do on Preston Street. Your guide to some of the most entertaining, engaging and inspiring activities to enjoy in and around the nation's capital. As one of Ottawa's most vibrant urban neighbourhoods, Preston Street and its surrounding area offer a multitude of adventurous options. We'll be sending out new ideas each week including live entertainment, food, drink, family activities, shopping, history, recreations and so much more.
#88 THE ICE DRAGONS ARE COMING An exciting new addition to the 2018 Winterlude lineup is North America’s first ever ice dragon boat festival. Preston Street makes the ideal home base for watching all the exciting action on nearby Dow’s Lake. For more information visit http://www.icedragonboat.ca/ and be sure to include a Winterlude break for lunch, coffee, hot chocolate or dinner at one of Little Italy’s many delightful cafes and restaurants!
#13 PLAY HOCKEY IN LITTLE ITALY Strap on your skates, grab your helmet and some friends then enjoy the wonderful Canadian tradition of playing shinny or skating laps on an outdoor rink. Carefully tended by dedicated volunteers, seasonal rinks ideal for skaters of all ages are located at both Plouffe Park on Preston Street and Ev Tremblay Park on Beech Street; they’re just two of Ottawa’s more than 250 outdoor rinks. Open daily, weather permitting. Warm up afterwards with hot chocolate at one of Preston’s many...
#76 CHRISTMAS IN THE CAPITAL There’s something magical about heading out to do your Christmas shopping right after the first snowfall of the season. On Preston Street, we love the holidays and you’ll find our merchants ready, willing and able to help with everyone on your gift list. From unique, not-found-anywhere-else items to seasonal specials and beautiful old-world Christmas decor, we make Christmas shopping fun and successful. Make a day of it by planning to have lunch or dinner in Little Italy as a reward for...
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Dr. Sarah Vadeboncoeur, ND and Dr. Clare Sullivan, ND Dr. Sarah Vadeboncoeur, ND and Dr. Clare Sullivan, ND As a healer, Dr. Sarah Vadeboncoeur chose the name of her clinic wisely. Docere means ‘doctor as teacher’ and it is... Read their story
Kyle Smendziuk Kyle Smendziuk “We like to say we’re all about helping business owners ‘create an unfair advantage’ and our team loves finding... Read their story
Shawn Moffatt Shawn Moffatt “I was involved in a lot of athletics from a very young age. I hit a bit of a wall and had some physical limitations as... Read their story