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Explore the Garden Promenade during Garden Photo-Fest

Aug 19 - Aug 20

Bring your camera and get behind the lens of the ever spectacular blooms and landscapes of...

Canada Agriculture Museum & Central Experimental Farm
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The Kelly Craig Duo live

Thu, Aug 24 - 09:00 PM

Kelly Craig and Brian Browne are two veteran jazz musicians with a long list of performing and...

Heart & Crown Preston
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Wine & Conversation - “Barolo, Bites, and Babble”

Tue, Aug 29 - 07:00 PM

Join as they taste 4 spectacular wines that have been aging gracefully in their cellar hosted by...

Trattoria Caffe Italia
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The Jaymarcs live

Thu, Aug 31 - 09:00 PM

The Jaymarcs are a combined effort of two Ottawa based musicians. Marc Charron (drummer,...

Heart & Crown Preston
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Comedian Steve Hofstetter Returns to Ottawa

Fri, Sep 01 - 07:00 PM

Tickets: $25.75 + $3 facility fee = $28.75
 

After an insane debacle with Air Canada...

The Gladstone Theatre
Live Comedy
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Get out and support The EPIC WALK!

Sat, Sep 16

The EPIC WALK in support of the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation and the Queensway Carleton...

City of Ottawa
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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
Tony Zagaria Tony Zagaria “I was born in Italy. I came here when I was seven years old. I did my schooling here. I worked in retail from the age... Read their story
John Fritz John Fritz “For me, yoga’s always been that accessible exercise that keeps me grounded and focused. It’s also really helpful... Read their story