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Feel the burn before you brave the cold! 🔥❄ Looking for a dynamic workout to build strength and endurance for the upcomi...
09/08/2026

Feel the burn before you brave the cold! 🔥❄

Looking for a dynamic workout to build strength and endurance for the upcoming cross country ski season? Register for Dryland Training at Terry Fox Athletic Facility and Mooney's Bay Park.

No experience needed; all fitness levels welcome! Whether you're an avid skier, or just starting out, these sessions will meet you in stride! Equipment is provided or you can bring your own!

Saturdays:
September 12 to October 17
9:30 to 10:30 am

Mondays:
September 14 to October 29
6 to 7 pm

Register today: https://anc.ca.apm.activecommunities.com/ottawa/activity/search?locale=en-US&activity_select_param=2&drop_in=0&activity_keyword=dryland&viewMode=list

09/08/2026

Nominate someone who helped shape Ottawa! The City’s Commemorative Naming Program is accepting fall nominations from September 8 to October 20. Streets, parks, facilities and amenities can be named to honour local legacies who have influenced Ottawa’s diverse communities and heritage: https://bit.ly/3UGzhxy

Events: September 9 to 13 Wednesday, September 9 Vegan Cooking Class (ages 19+): 9:30 am to 12:30 pm at Shenkman Arts Ce...
09/07/2026

Events: September 9 to 13

Wednesday, September 9
Vegan Cooking Class (ages 19+): 9:30 am to 12:30 pm at Shenkman Arts Centre

Saturday, September 12
Creation Station – Life on the Farm (ages 6 to 8): 10 to 11 am at Nepean Museum

Sunday, September 13
Popstar Dance Workshop: 9 to 9:45 am (ages 4 to 7), 10 to 11 am (ages 6 to 9) and 11:15 am to 12:15 pm (ages 10 to 14) at Pat Clark Community Centre
Corridor 45|75 Artist Talk with Michael Ricco: 10 am on Petrie Island at 737 Tweddle Road
MakerStudio Drop-in – Bottle cats: 1 to 4 pm at Nepean Museum

Spot something you want to attend? Check out the location in our weekly events listing for more information: linktr.ee/ottawarecculture

09/05/2026

Register now and help a community

Health Is Warriors And Their Keepers,

An exhibition celebrating those who live with sickle cell disease and those who stand beside them.

Free Community Event
📆 September 17 2026 
📍Atrium Gallery 
101 Centrepointe Dr, Nepean, ON K2G 5K7

🔗 Link to register: In Bio

🎭 Exhibition On view from August 27th to October 13

Special thanks to our sponsors:
Canadian Blood Services
City of Ottawa
DAVIDsTEA Ottawa
KŌENA SPA
Joao Boaventura
Sue
ceramics by maha

Shot and edited by: LenZz - Cinematographer | Director

What’s better than a weekend? A long weekend, of course! If you’re looking for something fun to do on the Labour Day lon...
09/04/2026

What’s better than a weekend? A long weekend, of course!

If you’re looking for something fun to do on the Labour Day long weekend, keep these schedule changes in mind:

- Some recreation complexes and stand-alone indoor pools will be open and operating on a modified schedule. Many are closed on Labour Day or for the weekend. Please check the facility pages for details.
- Splash pads will be open, weather permitting.
- Wading pools and outdoor pools are closed for the season. Beaches will not be supervised.

Find out more about schedule changes and City service impacts:
https://ottawa.ca/en/city-hall/city-news/newsroom/labour-day-schedule-changes-0

Address

110 Laurier Avenue W
Ottawa, ON
K1P1J1

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 3:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 3:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 3:30pm
Thursday 8am - 3:30pm
Friday 8am - 3:30pm

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+16135802424

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