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Claire Whitmore
After 12 years of covering Ottawa, Claire Whitmore has learned that a packed festival schedule doesn't guarantee a good weekend, a long lineup doesn't guarantee good food, and the most interesting thing happening in town isn't always the one with the biggest advertising budget. As Senior Community Editor at 613 Times, she covers the events, attractions, local businesses, and experiences that give Ottawa its character. She's interested in what makes a place worth visiting, what makes an event worth leaving the house for, and why some neighbourhood favourites outlast the latest big thing. She has also learned to approach the words “something for everyone” with healthy suspicion.
Things to Do in Ottawa for Visitors This Weekend (June 12 to 14, 2026): 15 Events Worth Your Time
Looking for things to do Ottawa visitors will enjoy this weekend? Here are 15 events happening June 12 to 14, including festivals, sports, live music, free attractions, nightlife, and cultural experiences across the city.
Things to Do in Ottawa With Kids and For Adults (June 8 to 12, 2026)
Looking for things to do in Ottawa with kids this week? Discover free toddler programs, museum exhibits, family activities, and a magical forest walk.
15 Ottawa Events This Weekend: November 6-8, 2026
A 150-vendor flea market at Lansdowne Park, a festival devoted to Canadian cinema, and a French-language Greek tragedy with roughly 30 performers are...
20 Ottawa Events This Month: October 2-31, 2026
Ottawa's October calendar manages to put John Cleese celebrating 50 years of Monty Python and the Holy Grail, a blood-splattered comedy magic show in...
Ottawa Nightlife: The Complete Guide to Clubs, Bars, Live Music, Late Night Spots, Events & Things to Do at Night
Ottawa nightlife covers more ground than most people expect, from candlelit speakeasies and craft cocktail rooms to arcade bars, rooftop patios, and adults-only museum parties. This guide covers 16 of the best bars and late-night spots in the city, verified for 2026.
Pubs Ottawa: The Best Pubs, Bars, and Taverns Worth Your Night Out
From the oldest operating tavern to cellar speakeasies, punk dive bars, and classic cocktail lounges that have been doing it right since before it was fashionable…
Best Bars in Ottawa: 16 Spots Worth Going Out For
A handful of world-class bars in Ottawa have opened or earned international recognition. Live music venues, tiki bars, speakeasies, neighbourhood pubs are...
Girls Night Restaurants Ottawa: The Best Spots for a Night Out with Your Crew
The best girls night restaurants in Ottawa with a room worth showing up for and enough energy that the evening builds on its own.
Girly Restaurants Ottawa: The Most Fun and Fabulous Spots to Eat and Drink in the City
The most visually compelling girly restaurants where the room is as much a reason to go as the food, the cocktail menu is treated seriously, the setting makes you want to...