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Absolute Comedy Across the Nation

Sat, Jul 01

Canada's 150th birthday coast to coast comedy celebration. To celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday...

Absolute Comedy
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Canada Day at the Museum

Sat, Jul 01 - 09:00 AM

It's Canada day and this year is a big one! To help celebrate Canada's 150th Birthday we are...

Canada Agriculture Museum
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Jacob Gorzhaltsan Quartet

Sat, Jul 15

The J-G Quartet will be performing music from the new album, as well as completely unheard,...

Gigspace
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150 Art Show

Jun 15 - Jul 02

Julie Berthelot has captured famous landmarks of the nation's capital. Her signature urban...

Orange art Gallery
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Netflix and Wine at Divino

Jul 05 - Jul 26

We will be showing movies on our large projector every Wednesday. Put on your casual clothes...

Divino
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Amici Caffe Music with Robert Clarot

Jul 07 - Jul 28

Come join us at Amici Caffe on Friday night's  Robert Clarot will be there to entertain you....

Amici Caffe
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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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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
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
Liana Guberman Liana Guberman “I’ve wanted to be a dentist as far back as I can remember. I had a lot of orthodontic treatment growing up as a kid... Read their story