Citing popularity of River House, Dow’s Lake, NCC opens two more swim sites
Two new swimming docks opened in July on both shores of the Ottawa River, giving visitors additional places to cool off in the water. One is located on the shoreline at the Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau, while the other is directly across the river at East Wharf, near the Rideau Canal locks at the foot of Major’s Hill...
Riverkeeper panelists say ‘swimmability’ emerging as key quality-of-life indicator in major cities around the world
The head of the Ottawa Riverkeeper advocacy group says it’s time to change the public’s longstanding perception that the Ottawa River isn’t clean enough to swim in. Riverkeeper CEO Laura Reinsborough — who also holds the title “Riverkeeper” — hosted a recent panel discussion at the NCC River House that highlighted how a city’s “swimmability” is emerging as a key...
Nighttime river boat cruises highlight tourism funding for after-dark Ottawa
Ottawa has gained a nightlife boat cruise series this summer, partly thanks to an Ottawa Tourism funding initiative to support after-dark activities in the capital. Th Ottawa Boat Cruise’s “Sunset Party Cruise” series brings Ottawa in line with other Canadian locales, such as Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver, that offer evening party events on the water. Nightlife cruises are being hosted...
River guardians make strides in curbing salt pollution ahead of icy winter months
On the cusp of another frigid Ottawa winter, efforts are intensifying to reduce the use of de-icing road salt and prevent its toxic impacts on freshwater ecosystems.
City of Ottawa arranges task force in case of spring flooding
By Rielly Riggs | The City of Ottawa has partnered with local organizations to create a task force, which is designed to help residents if they experience flooding this spring.