Dealing with Covid-19 during Jane's Walk

Canadians always look forward to getting outside as the weather warms up, and never more so than after two years of a pandemic!  Ottawa Public Health advises that outdoor activities are good for both physical and mental health and generally carry a lower risk of COVID transmission than indoor act...

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A Walk in the Park with Gil—Video Series

2022 has been declared The Year of the Garden in Canada (Proclamation, Preview) and the City of Ottawa (Proclamation).  In light of that, the video series A Walk in the Park with Gil is a perfect way to get started exploring parks and gardens.  This free, bi-weekly series features knowledgeable ...

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CBC Ottawa Presents 'Walk This Way'

CBC Radio One in Ottawa is offering some help to revitalize your daily walk.  Every Friday for the next few weeks, check out Walk This Way. On the Walk This Way main page, you will find a summary of each walk, beginning with the first one (Stittsville, released on May 21).  Clicking on the walk ...

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La version française du livre phare de Jane Jacobs maintenant disponible

Don't forget, you can view or borrow Jane Jacobs' flagship book — The Life and Death of Great American Cities — in French.  Déclin et survie des grandes villes américaines is now available at the Ottawa Public Library. Vous pouvez maintenant consulter ou emprunter le livre phare de Jane Jacobs—T...

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