There’s a certain kind of local legend who makes you rethink what’s possible after 70, and Ottawa just found its newest one on the streets of Toronto. A Record-Setting Run On October 18, Ottawa’s Jennifer MacDonell crossed the finish line at the TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon in 3:23:59, officially the fastest marathon ever recorded by a woman aged 70 to 74. Her time shaved more…

There is a particular kind of magic to Old Montreal. Cobblestone streets wind past centuries-old stone facades, and around every corner there is another building with a story to tell. For travellers who want to be right in the middle of it all, without giving up an ounce of comfort, there is Hotel Gault. Set within a majestic 1871 greystone building, this refined boutique hotel is the kind of…

Paddling season on the Ottawa River has long meant summer evenings gliding past Petrie Island, and paddlers can breathe a little easier knowing that tradition isn’t going anywhere. The Petrie Island Canoe Club has secured the funding it needed to keep its doors open heading into 2027. A River Tradition Gets Some Breathing Room Petrie Island has been a go-to spot for Ottawa paddlers for…

There’s a certain kind of local legend who makes you rethink what’s possible after 70, and Ottawa just found its newest one on the streets of Toronto. A Record-Setting Run On October 18, Ottawa’s Jennifer MacDonell crossed the finish line at the TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon in 3:23:59, officially the fastest marathon ever recorded by a woman aged 70 to 74. Her time shaved more…

Few cities can claim a homegrown festival that’s been drawing animators from around the world for half a century, but Ottawa can. The Ottawa International Animation Festival, North America’s largest and longest-running event of its kind, is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year with screenings, exhibitions and a citywide spotlight on the craft. Five Decades Of Frame By Frame The…