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Ty Hall Duo Live at Heart and Crown

Thu, Jul 18 - 09:00 PM

Ty Hall is a singer-songwriter from Ottawa, Ontario who writes and performs in a range of styles...

Heart & Crown Preston
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Victorian Tea

Sat, Jul 20 - 02:00 PM

Classic tea is served under the trees at the Arboretum.

This annual event brings out the...

Ottawa Arboretum
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flip your perspective: handstand

Sun, Jul 21 - 02:00 PM

This is the second of two inversion workshops with Aleysha. Whether you are a complete beginner...

Yogatown
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Ice Cream Festival

Sun, Jul 21 - 09:00 PM

Learn about the journey from cow to cone by joining us at the Canada Agriculture and Food...

Agriculture and Food Museum
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Comedy Night Fundraiser: CRCVC

Thu, Jul 25 - 08:00 PM

Join us at Absolute Comedy for comedy night in support of the Canadian Resource Centre for...

Absolute Comedy
Live Comedy
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Ben Cooper Duo Live at Heart and Crown

Thu, Jul 25 - 09:00 PM

Ben Cooper is considered one of Ottawa's finest singers/songwriters, and has been compared to...

Heart and Crown
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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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Jamie Lennox Jamie Lennox “I’ve spent almost a decade and half with the Heart and Crown group and have been here at the busy Preston Street... Read their story
Amy and Matt Garrett Amy and Matt Garrett “I guess you might describe us as trailblazers on two wheels. We saw how popular adult scooters were on a trip to Miami... Read their story
Joe Cotroneo Joe Cotroneo “I was born and raised down here; 271 Preston, where the Adult High School soccer field is right now. I lived down here... Read their story