I love OATs: Outdoors, Art & Travel
Toronto is like a giant pot of soup where a variety of spices blend in a rich broth infusing the cultural life with a unique flavour, making it one of the most multicultural cities in the world. I know how diverse and lively it is since I lived there for years and although I’m a …
The Laurentians Mountains (Les Laurentides) in Quebec are a dream for nature lovers. With streams running through pine-covered mountains, pristine lakes, and waterfalls surrounded by trees stretching to the sky, my short trip to this region left me wanting more. As an added bonus you’ll find enchanting towns bursting with art galleries and studios with …
“You’ll die of boredom, what are you going to do there?”, I heard the minute I told my friend I was moving to Ottawa. Canada’s capital has -unfairly- carried this sticker on its back. Maybe because you won’t find the endless rows of bars and nightclubs you’ll see in bigger cities like Toronto or Montreal. What …
You crave a walk on the cobblestone streets of Europe but can’t hop on a plane? Go to Québec City and you’ll feel you’ve crossed the pond, minus the jet lag. And if you live on the other side of the pond, you’ll feel that you never left. The capital of Québec (known as La …
Ottawa isn’t known for its architecture. Although it has a rich cultural life, the city doesn’t have the coolest buildings, or the tallest, or the most unique. Of course, there are some notable exceptions that have been preserved to narrate the history of the city. But in general, you could say it’s rather…bland. But, there’s …
I’ve said it before, other than Parliament Hill (the jewel of the crown, in every sense), not much of Ottawa’s architecture will sweep you off your feet. But before you flee Wellington Street to immerse yourself in Ottawa’s museums and parks, head one block south to the pedestrianized Sparks Street Mall. The life and blood …
