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Fall Fusion on Preston Street

Wed, Oct 04 - 06:00 PM

A collaborative event featuring your favourite spots on Preston Street in one place for one...

(Old Design & Co Building)
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Annual Wine and Food pairing event

Wed, Sep 20 - 06:00 PM

It's back! La Roma Restaurant's annual Wine and Food pairing event. is back for its 17th year!...

La Roma
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Shawn Tavenier Duo Live

Thu, Sep 21 - 09:00 PM

Featuring Shawn Tavenier, the lead singer, and songwriter for the band Silver Creek.

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Heart & Crown Preston
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Ben Cooper Duo live

Thu, Sep 28 - 09:00 PM

Looking for LIVE music? Look no further! Check out the Ben Cooper Duo, performing on the Heart &...

Heart & Crown Preston
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Turning Tricks Comedy Magic Show

Fri, Sep 29 - 08:00 PM

Do you believe in magic? As one of Ottawa’s foremost magicians and an award-winning entertainer,...

The Prescott
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Terrarium Workshops with The Urban Botanist

Sat, Sep 30 - 03:00 PM

Build your own unique succulent garden in a totally awesome space on Preston Street! They...

The Urban Botanist @ Ward 14
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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 2017 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. At noon on February 17 witness the demonstration, development and practices; at 6 pm that day, the ‘Shiver and Giver’ Fundraising races take place. Watch the official ribbon cutting and races on February 18 at 10 am, with awards handed out at 4 pm. For more information visit...
#87 WARM UP TO A COZY RESTAURANT ON PRESTON AFTER YOUR WINTERLUDE ACTIVITIES Just steps away from Dow’s Lake and with dozens of cafés and restaurants from which to choose, Little Italy Street is the ideal pre or post Winterlude destination. Plan a full day of family fun! Start with a skate on the canal, hop on for a free, horse-drawn wagon ride to travel in style to Preston Street for lunch. The rides will run between Dow’s Lake and the restaurants and shops of Little Italy, with several stops along the route; climb aboard between 11 am and 3 pm on February 4, 5,...
#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...
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Mario Giannetti Mario Giannetti “The founders of Preston Hardware were the Locatelli and Germain families. They started in 1945 and ran a very strong... Read their story
Suzana and Rino Franzese Suzana and Rino Franzese “We used to come to the previous café at this location. This is actually where we met and started dating. When it came... Read their story
Bob Russell Bob Russell “I love food. I was a home cook. My daughter was home from university and her friends would come over for supper Sunday... Read their story