Ottawa Recreation and Culture

Time to make a splash, #OttCity! Our 2021 Summer Aquatic eGuides are now available online: Swim programs and certifications are available for all ages - with COVID-19 modifications. Dive into the eGuide and get ready for registration on June 2 at 9 pm. https://bit.ly/3u03SD1

#DidYouKnow the United Nations has officially adopted the resolution on drowning prevention? This is a significant milestone in a long journey in which Canada has played a key role. This global initiative to teach people how to swim is as important as it is exciting. Make sure your children are comfortable and confident in the water by signing them up for swimming lessons! Our summer aquatics guides are now live on ottawa.ca with registration on Wednesday, June 2 at 9 pm. See you there. #WaterWednesday #DrowningIsPreventable #OttawaAquatics Ottawa Public Health Ottawa Drowning Prevention Coalition City of Ottawa

The local business behind our virtual Indigenous beaded PopSocket workshop is The Beading Drum Jewelry Originals, a First Nation Owned and Operated Company. In this creative workshop, Kelly Nahwegahbow will be demonstrating techniques and tricks to create your own unique beaded pop socket using the beautiful items she has put together in your personalized supply kits. Register by Friday, June 4: https://fb.me/e/1153SMtOP ... #ArtisticTalentTuesday #OttawaLocalBusiness #VirtualOttawa See more

Keep your eye out for Rink Ambassador’s this season at your community rink. They will: Assist with supporting rink capacity and physical distancing.... Assist with supporting residents to wear masks around the rink. Provide physically distanced activities and crafts. Have some fun giveaways at the parks! See more

Kick it up a notch this winter with cross-country skiing! The Mooney's Bay Ski Centre at Terry Fox Athletic Facility has been groomed and prepped for another terrific season. Remember to keep your distance from others. The indoor change rooms and washrooms are currently closed. See you on the trails! ... Learn more here: https://ottawa.ca/en/recreation-and-parks/sports #OttawaRecreation #MooneysBaySkiCentre #CrossCountrySkiing

Keep your body strong and your mind sharp this year with the City of Ottawa’s #InclusiveRecreation team! They’ve compiled a wide variety of fun activities that can be done from the comfort of your own home. Appropriate for children and adults with special needs, as well as anyone looking for something fun and different to do, we challenge you to check out our inclusive activities without wanting to give some a try! Follow the link to fun: https://bit.ly/2PWRu5t

Winter just got a whole lot better registration for our virtual arts and recreation programs is open! Getting more involved in your community has never been easier. Banish your boredom with the City of Ottawa: ottawa.ca/virtualprograms #OttCity #OttawaRecreation #VirtualOttawa

Be Water Smart in summer, and winter! Every #WaterWednesday this month we’ll be debunking ice myths with their cold realities. The myth: Thick ice is stronger than thin ice. The reality: Even thick ice may be weak if it is "rotten" or contains layers of water. Rotten ice has frozen and thawed repeatedly, making it potentially fragile even when it appears solid. When checking for proper ice thickness - illustrated in the image below - make sure the ice is new and clear. ... #WaterSafety #DrowningPrevention See more

We may have some dark days ahead of us, so here are some inclusive activities to brighten your day! Get your inspiration on ottawa.ca/inclusiverecreation. Check out these great ways to keep your body moving and your mind occupied like obstacle courses, Zumba or a music memory game! For all this and more follow the link: https://bit.ly/2PWRu5t #InclusiveRecreation #OttawaRecreation

Your child can start their year off discovering the wonderful world of virtual animation and what better way to learn than virtually? Taught by local award-winning media artist, Cooper shows students how to use Blender Animation Software, create 3D models and 2D animations and stop-motion animation techniques and video editing. Learn more about Cooper’s work and accomplishments here: http://www.thefilmscientist.ca/. There’ll be a Monday night child session starting January 18 and a Tuesday night youth session starting January 19. Registration opens next Thursday, January 14 at 9 pm. #ArtisticTalentTuesday #CultureOttawa

New year, no #FOMO. Our museums can’t wait to open back up to the public. There’s a lot of fun in store this year, and we don’t want you to miss a moment of it! Subscribe to the At Your Museum eNewsletter on Ottawa.ca for monthly updates from The Cumberland Heritage Village Museum, Billings Estate National Historic Site, Nepean Museum, Fairfields Heritage House and Pinhey's Point Historic Site: http://bit.ly/3hHVzHN #MuseumMonday #OttCity #MyOttawa

The City’s winter recreation and arts eGuides go live next Monday, November 30! Check out what’s in store for our winter programming https://bit.ly/2Hz34De Don’t forget to mark your calendars registration starts on December 7 at 9 pm. #OttawaRecreation #OttawaArts #OttCity

Today's the last day to submit your applications for the #2021OttawaBookAwards : http://bit.ly/3b7pMPd Missed the 2020 virtual ceremony? Watch it below! #OttawaReads #OttawaBooks #CultureOttawa

The winter aquatics eGuide is now live! Discover the City’s COVID-modified winter aquatic programs with select offerings at hub locations across the city https://bit.ly/3kBvUQL Registration starts on Tuesday, December 1 at 9 pm. #OttCity #MindBodyAndSoul #WeMissYou

In need of some holiday cheer? Have no fear, because The Cumberland Heritage Village Museum is here! This season, they’ve adapted their Vintage Village of Lights as a drive-through experience. Illuminated by over 30,000 lights, the whole family can experience this festive 1920’s and 30’s village for only $25. Plus, each household will receive a goody bag to continue the celebration at home. Learn more and register here ... #MuseumMonday #MindBodyAndSoul #WeMissYou See more

Fairfields Heritage House may be closed for the season, but the virtual tour is a great way to explore this 19th century Gothic Revival farmhouse and learn more about the Bell family and their role in both the local community and on the national stage. Take the tour here https://bit.ly/3mIPlIQ #MuseumMonday #MindBodyAndSoul #WeMissYou

At the Jim Tubman Chevrolet Sens Rink in Canterbury Recreation Complex, you’ll find 12 elegant stainless steel cutout figures. Capturing the nuances and body positions unique to our beloved winter sport, these figures are based on ink drawings created by the artist while observing a women’s hockey game. Learn more about it here https://bit.ly/2IwQ6pH Christopher Griffin, Along the Boards, 2017 ... #FeatureFriday #PublicArtOttawa #SearchCityArt See more

Want to know what goes on behind the scenes of our #InclusiveRecreation programs at the Ray Friel Recreation Complex? Program Administrator, Lise Dingwell, shows us the COVID-19 procedures in place to help families and care givers understand what occurs when they drop their loved one off at one of our special programs.

À l’entrée de l’édifice John-G.-Diefenbaker, vous découvrirez Je veux la lune , une sculpture plus grande que nature. Cet ensemble de douze voiles en nylon noué toutes cousues à la main rayonne chaudement à la lumière, réfléchissant la neige et illuminant la pyramide de mille feux la nuit. Puisse cette œuvre vous inciter à décrocher la lune en 2021! Pour en savoir plus http://bit.ly/34XGc8X... Micheline Beauchemin, Je veux la lune, 1994 #VedetteDuVendredi #ArtPublicOttawa #DécouvrezArtDeLaVille

At the main entrance of the John G. Diefenbaker Building, you’ll see the larger-than-life sculpture, I Want the Moon. All sewn by hand, the set of 12 knotted nylon sails glow warmly in the light, casting reflections in snow and setting the pyramid on fire by night. May this installation inspire you to shoot for the moon in 2021. Learn more about the piece here http://bit.ly/2KTTts5... Micheline Beauchemin, I Want the Moon, 1994 #FeatureFriday #PublicArtOttawa #SearchCityArt

This #FeatureFriday we’ll be looking at the ceramic sculpture, Tree of Knowledge. This three-part clay tree with a trunk made of ceramic books was created by the founder of the Gloucester Pottery School, Rosemary Swan. Learn more about the sculpture here https://bit.ly/3lQ2tf2... Rosemary Swan, Tree of Knowledge, 1998 #PublicArtOttawa #SearchCityArt

Lurking in the Murray Street parking garage you’ll find 13 bronze cat sculptures. From arching their back to playing in the window, each cat will infiltrate your imagination. It’s anything but bad luck to cross paths with these alley cats. Learn more about the sculptures here https://bit.ly/2TBIBQo Jean-Yves Vigneau, Alley Cats, 1993 ... #FeatureFriday #PublicArtOttawa #SearchCityArt See more

This year is a bit of a different celebration, but the one thing that stays the same, is Dexter’s enthusiasm for a holiday. Happy Halloween everyone! #FridgeArtFriday #DexterTheParkasaurus #HalloweenAtHome #Holloween2020

#LestWeForget #WeRemember

Happy New Year! Make 2021 a sparkly one.

The Young at Art 2021 application is officially open, and we are so excited! Apply now Ottawa.ca/youngatart Let us know if you have any questions! Contact us here of by email [email protected] #YoungAtArt2021 #YAA2021

What you need to know about outdoor skating rinks: City-owned and operated outdoor community and refrigerated skating rinks will remain open, weather permitting. Masks required within 15 metres (50 feet) around all rinks and highly recommended while skating on the ice. Keep 2 metres apart.

We’re looking for feedback from people who have participated or wish to participate in #InclusiveRecreation programming with the City of Ottawa! Running until October 27, the following survey will help gauge interest in alternative programming options for the future. Thank you in advance for your time https://bit.ly/33ZYJB7 #MindBodyAndSoul #WeMissYou

Sometimes routines rock, and sometimes they get boring. Why not shake things up with fun, inclusive activities? Get your inspiration on ottawa.ca/inclusiverecreation. Check out these fun ways to keep your body and your mind active like Special Olympics virtual training, a #KeepDancingChallenge or a scavenger hunt! For all this and more follow the link to try something different https://bit.ly/2PWRu5t #InclusiveRecreation

This #ArtisticTalentTuesday we’re highlighting Ottawa based singer/songwriter Noah Pacheco. Poetic and emotionally charged pop-acoustic music, every one of Noah’s songs creates an inspirational spark to the listener. Coming from a source of true honest passion, you’ll fall in love with his dynamic voice. Listen to his track from the #MusicOnHold 2020-2021 playlist: Breathing. #OttMusic #MindBodyAndSoul #WeMissYou

This Halloween may look a little different, but that doesn’t mean it has to be any less fun! The whole household can get together to create these simple but spooky Halloween crafts! Check out the video below for a fun, family night of Halloween DIYs. Also, as a family you can learn how to sign a few Halloween ASL words! https://bit.ly/2Jis7ed #InclusiveRecreation #MindBodyAndSoul #WeMissYou

People visiting #OttCity outdoor refrigerated and community skating rinks are reminded to wear a mask around the rinks and keep two metres apart at all times to help reduce the spread of COVID-19. Masks are not mandatory while skating but are highly recommended.

Did you know approximately 35% of drownings in Canada occur from October to April when most people have no intention of going into the water? If you enter the water unexpectedly: Take a minute. The initial effects of cold-water pass in less than a minute so don't try to swim straight away. ... Relax and float on your back to catch your breath. Try to get hold of something that will help you float. Keep calm then call for help or swim for safety if you're able. #WaterWednesday #DrowningPrevention #WaterSafety

2020 Ottawa Book Award finalist The Maven of Mayhem reads a passage from Love Lives Here: A Story of Thriving in a Transgender Family. The 2020 Ottawa Book Awards will be presented to the winning authors on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 via a Facebook Livestream. Register for the event here https://bit.ly/3cafpZl #OttawaReads #OttawaBooks #CultureOttawa ... Jim Watson SabMedia ARTSFILE Ottawa International Writers Festival Penguin Random House Canada See more

This #ArtisticTalentTuesday we’re highlighting Russian-Canadian violinist and violin teacher based in Ottawa, Anna Baksheeva. Having collaborated with many fine musicians in the national capital region, Anna’s immense talent keeps her busy teaching violin at home and at the Ottawa OMS Montessori School as well as running Ottawa wedding and special event duo Duo Pleiades with Andrew Mah. Listen to her track, John Ryan’s Polka, on the #CitySounds 2020-2021 playlist! #OttMusic #OttCity #MyOttawa

Restrictions announced today by @ONgov will impact some of our facilities and recreation & arts programs. Effective Oct 10 fitness rooms & classes, indoor sporting activities, performing arts, galleries & theatres, and team sports will be suspended. More: https://bit.ly/33Ih1Hc

Not enough snow this holiday season? Make your own! Check out this Youtube playlist by Crafty Daily for tons of inspiration to make your very own paper snowflakes. Fill your home with this wonderful winter craft that can be done alone or with assistance. #InclusiveRecreation #HolidayCrafts

No tricks, only treats this Halloween the Arts Centres’ fall programs eGuide goes live this Friday, October 30! Performing arts, dance, visual arts, music and pottery courses at the Nepean Creative Arts Centre, Nepean Visual Arts Centre and the Shenkman Arts Centre / Centre des arts Shenkman are back! With public health measures in place and virtual or in-person classes, there are options for everyone. Banish the boredom this fall with Ottawa arts courses. Registration starts on November 2 at 9 pm! #OttawaArts #MyOttawa #OttCity

This #FeatureFriday we’ll be looking at the mural located along the north and south walls of the South Keys underpass. Transit users are encouraged to touch the tiles and decode eleven Braille symbols; the artist considered Braille to be a sculptural language that can recall a relationship between memory, history and culture. Learn more about the mural here https://bit.ly/3lpOyM5 Ineke Standish, South Keys Code, 1996... #PublicArtOttawa #SearchCityArt See more

Winter has arrived and water safety is still as important as ever! Check out our drowning prevention tips for the cold months http://bit.ly/3pe0T80 #WaterWednesday #DrowningPrevention #WaterSafety

Did you know the City of Ottawa offers Red Cross Swimming Lessons for children starting at 4 months old in our parent and tot classes? Lessons are designed to be fun, using lots of songs, games and themes. The first three levels of Red Cross Swim Preschool focus on water orientation and water safety. We believe it’s never too early or too late to learn how to swim. We offer a variety of lessons to suit all ages, levels and comfort in the water. Learn more here https:...//bit.ly/36AMYmA Do you swim? If yes, tell us what age you started in the comments below! #WaterWedesday #SwimmingLessons #NeverTooLate

Do you know about the wide variety of arts courses the Nepean Visual Arts Centre is offering this winter? With drawing, painting, mixed media and pottery for all ages, as well as special adult classes like needle felting, printmaking, reverse glass painting, there are tons of way to banish your boredom and unleash your creativity! Find the arts course for you this winter and register today https://bit.ly/3kBvUQL ... All courses are COVID-modified. #OttawaArts #MyOttawa #OttCity

Happy #ArtisticTalentTuesday! Today we’re highlighting Ottawa based multi-instrumentalist Alison Rose. Creating indie pop-rock at its finest with her acoustic sounds and poppy beats, Alison draws influence from artists like Regina Spektor, Florence + the Machine and Feist. Listen to her track, Float On, on the #CitySounds 2020-2021 playlist http://bit.ly/3rmjL6Y... #OttMusic #OttCity #MyOttawa See more

Cette semaine, c’est la murale située le long des murs nord et sud du passage inférieur de la station South Keys qui joue la #VedetteDuVendredi. Les usagers du transport en commun sont invités à toucher les carreaux et à décoder onze symboles braille; selon l’artiste, le braille est une langue sculpturale qui crée des liens entre les souvenirs, l’histoire et la culture. Apprenez-en plus sur la murale ici https://bit.ly/30NRUAL Ineke Standish, South Keys Code, 1996 ... #ArtPublicOttawa #DecouvrezArtVille See more

In these uncertain times, plans are always changing. If you’re unable to come to your drop-in program reservation, please let us know so someone else can participate https://bit.ly/3oRGm94 #OttawaRecreation #OttCity #BeKindAndCancel

Have you been to the Billings Estate National Historic Site yet this holiday season? Whether you’re picking up a takeaway tea service or looking to learn about local history, schedule your visit at ottawa.ca/billingsestate today! #MuseumMonday #OttawaHeritage

Have you checked out the music courses being offered at Shenkman Arts Centre / Centre des arts Shenkman? There are level 1 and 2 guitar courses for children and adults, as well as a ukulele course for children only. What better way to beat your boredom this winter than by learning a new instrument? All courses are COVID-modified. Register today https://bit.ly/3kBvUQL ... #OttawaArts #MyOttawa #OttCity See more

This #FeatureFriday we’ll be looking at the three-part installation at the Richcraft Recreation Complex, Silver Line. Consisting of a pair of binoculars, a cloud fabricated in aluminum and stainless steel, and a poised bronze female figure, this piece references the human connection to nature that’s expressed through recreational activity. All components are aligned when you look through the binoculars and the cloud appears to float at the figure’s fingertips with steam un...derneath from the building ventilation chimneys. Learn more about the piece here http://bit.ly/34eDCLl Maskull Lasserre, Silver Line, 2013 #PublicArtOttawa #SearchCityArt

Do you know about the cool City-run drama courses being offered by the Nepean Creative Arts Centre? Covering puppetry, circus skills, drama skills, theatrical techniques, improvisation, scene study and more, your child can learn it all this winter! All courses are COVID-modified. Find the right drama course for your child this winter and register today https://bit.ly/3kBvUQL ... #OttawaArts #MyOttawa #OttCity See more

Wondering if the City of Ottawa is offering any inclusive recreation programs near you this winter? Pro-tip check out Join Ottawa! Browse our courses and register today http://join.ottawa.ca/act/898/winter/all/ ... #OttCity #InclusiveRecreation #MyOttawa

Look all too familiar? Learn to skate with the City of Ottawa this winter! Registration opens tonight at 9 pm http://join.ottawa.ca/act/124/winter/all/ Tag a friend who spends more time on their butt than their blades! ... #OttCity #LearnToSkate See more

No matter where you’re located in our nation’s capital, there are quality COVID-modified swimming lessons near you! Find the perfect course for you or your little one here http://join.ottawa.ca/act/138/winter/all/ #WaterWednesday #SwimmingLessons #OttawaAquatics

Have you checked out the wide variety of dance courses being offered by the Nepean Creative Arts Centre and Shenkman Arts Centre / Centre des arts Shenkman this winter? From Ballet Jazz and Creative Movement with Parent for your little ones, to acrobatic, hip hop, contemporary, Ottawa Valley Step Dancing and more for children, plus ballroom, belly dance, Bollywood and Hawaiian for you, we truly have something to offer for everyone in the family! All courses are COVID-modi...fied. Find the dance course for you this winter and register today https://bit.ly/3kBvUQL #OttawaArts #MyOttawa #OttCity

The City’s COVID-modified Learn to Skate programs take to the ice in January! Registration opens this Wednesday, December 16 at 9 pm. For the young and young-at-heart, find a program near you http://join.ottawa.ca/act/124/winter/all/ #OttCity #LearnToSkate

Happy #ArtisticTalentTuesday! Today we’re highlighting folk singer-songwriter Adam Ferris. Known as the man behind Outfielder and Galapagos, Ferris is now performing and releasing music under his given name. You’ll be drawn in by his punk spirited honesty and melodic voice. Listen to his track, Wherever You Are, on the #CitySounds 2020-2021 playlist http://bit.ly/2IVu7t4... #OttMusic #OttCity #MyOttawa See more

Did you know that The Cumberland Heritage Village Museum made their own radio show to go along with their drive-through vintage village of lights? Immerse yourself in the 1930s this holiday season at the Cumberland Heritage Village Museum! Learn more about this festive ongoing event and reserve your spot https://www.facebook.com/events/374992937178463/ #MuseumMonday #OttawaHeritage

At the Huron Early Learning Centre, you’ll discover a three-part mixed media commission, A Place For Us All. Consisting of an entrance mosaic, an interior mural and a whimsical playground structure, this still relevant piece speaks to the human community and to the natural world. Learn more about the commission here https://bit.ly/3gAWY1X... Carolynne Pynne-Trudeau and Chandler Swain, A Place For Us All, 2010 #FeatureFriday #PublicArtOttawa #SearchCityArt

If you’ve reserved a spot for one of our drop-in programs and can’t make the session, please be kind and cancel! You can easily cancel online at this link https://reservation.frontdesksuite.ca/rcfs/cancel #OttawaRecreation #OttCity #BeKindAndCancel

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Have you checked out all the inclusive recreation programming the City has to offer this winter? It’s important to stay social during this time of isolation, and you can do it safely with the City of Ottawa! Browse our programs and secure a spot today https://bit.ly/340nLQa #InclusiveRecreation #OttCity #MyOttawa

Avez-vous eu l’occasion de parcourir les programmes de loisirs inclusifs qui sont proposés par la Ville cet hiver? En cette période de confinement, il est plus important que jamais de garder le contact avec les autres. Réinventez votre vie sociale en toute sécurité grâce à la Ville d’Ottawa! Consultez nos programmes et inscrivez-vous dès aujourd’hui https://bit.ly/340nLQa #LoisirsInclusifs #OttVille #MonOttawa

If you missed registration night, it doesn’t mean you missed out! There’s still plenty of spots in our aquatics programs for people of all ages and skill levels. Browse our swimming programs and register here https://bit.ly/36AMYmA #WaterWednesday #SwimmingLessons #OttawaAquatics

Happy #ArtisticTalentTuesday! This week we’re highlighting the Birch Bark and Porcupine Quill pendant workshop Community Arts and Social Engagement ran with artist Kelly Nahwegahbow Marsolais of The Beading Drum Jewelry Originals for Odawa's Life Long Care Program as part of the City's Older Adult Program. We were very fortunate to have the artist make kits of the materials to be delivered to isolated seniors who couldn't attend in person. #MyOttawa #MindBodyAndSoul #WeMissYou

In case you missed this, there's still time to register for programs. It's not too late :-)

Billings Estate National Historic Site is open five days a week this December to showcase the stories of one of Ottawa’s founding families. Book a visit online to take in the holiday charms of one of the oldest homes in town https://bit.ly/39MGjY1 #MuseumMonday #MyOttawa #OttCity

We have the ultimate boredom buster! Registration for Arts Centres’ winter programs start tonight at 9 pm! Head over to ottawa.ca/artsguide to check out all the arts courses being offered at the Nepean Creative Arts Centre, Nepean Visual Arts Centre and Shenkman Arts Centre / Centre des arts Shenkman. With public health measures in place, you can get back to enjoying the arts. #OttawaArts #MyOttawa #OttCity

This #FeatureFriday we’ll be looking at a collection of bronze sculptures, Raising the Bar. Located at the Bob MacQuarrie Recreation Centre - Orléans, these five figures celebrate health and fitness and were created for the former City of Gloucester. Learn more about the piece here https://bit.ly/2VDSCxA... Diane Smith, Raising the Bar, 2000 #FeatureFriday #PublicArtOttawa #SearchCityArt

We have a new Multi-Visit Pass for Drop-In-Sports! Now you can get 10 visits on a single pass! Play Pickleball, Badminton, Table Tennis, Drop in Basketball, Drop in Soccer, Open Gym, Track Walking, Squash and Racquetball (upon resumption) or Drop in Volleyball (upon resumption)! Check out pricing and schedules here ... https://ottawa.ca//re/recreation-programs/drop-activities Get one for yourself, share it with a friend, or give it as a gift! #OttCity #MyOttawa #MultiPass #PurchaseThePass #FitnessGoals

Only 3 more days until registration starts for Ottawa winter arts courses! You’ll be bored no more with our exciting COVID-modified courses provided by the Nepean Creative Arts Centre, Nepean Visual Arts Centre and the Shenkman Arts Centre / Centre des arts Shenkman. Mark your calendars for December 7 at 9 pm to register. Tell us in the comments below which course you’re most excited for! ... #OttawaArts #MyOttawa #OttCity See more

Miss registration night for winter aquatic programs? Worry not, there’s still room! Secure your spot now https://ottawa.ca//recreation-and-par/recreation-programs

Happy International Day of Persons with Disabilities from the City of Ottawa #InclusiveRecreation Team! Did you know more than 1 billion people in the world are living with disability? Not all disabilities are visible, like mental illness, chronic pain, brain injuries, learning differences and more. Unfortunately, two-thirds of these people will not seek professional support, largely due to stigma, discrimination and neglect. Our awesome inclusive recreation team gives ci...tizens with disabilities the opportunity to participate in community recreation. The future is accessible, be a part of it https://idpwd.org/ Winter 2020-2021 Inclusive recreation programs https://bit.ly/3lC8ZFt #OttCity #MyOttawa #IDPWD

Get ready to stay active this winter as more of our refrigerated outdoor rinks are opening soon: - Rink of Dreams: Friday, December 4 - Ben Franklin Place: Mon...day, December 7 The Lansdowne Park Skating Court and Jim Tubman Chevrolet Rink are now open! It's a good idea to check ottawa.ca before heading out to see rink hours and make sure it is open. Grab your skates and don't miss another great skating season! When on the ice, be #CovidWise! Visit https://bit.ly/3lwgv4D for details.

Banish the boredom this winter with Ottawa arts courses. Registration starts on Monday, December 7 at 9 pm! Performing arts, dance, visual arts, music and pottery courses at the Nepean Creative Arts Centre, Nepean Visual Arts Centre and the Shenkman Arts Centre / Centre des arts Shenkman are back! With public health measures in place and virtual classes to come, there are options for everyone. #OttawaArts #MyOttawa #OttCity

#FunFact When was the first filtration system for swimming pools introduced, 1895, 1910 or 1945? . . ... . The first filtration system for a swimming pool was introduced over 100 years ago back in 1910! Today we’re fortunate to have UV light to work with sanitizers to keep our pools clean and clear, so all you have to worry about is perfecting your swan dive. #WaterWednesday

Registration starts tonight at 9 pm for our most popular and well-loved swim programs that have been COVID-modified with your health and safety in mind! Programs start the week of January 4, 2021 at most locations. #OttCity #MindBodyAndSoul #WeMissYou

Each year, musicians are asked to submit songs for the City’s #MusicOnHold program and we annually choose 25 to play on our telephone systems when residents call 3-1-1. But what about all the other great entries? Enter the #CitySounds playlist! With 62 tracks representing a wide range of musical styles, these songs all have one thing in common; they were made right here by Ottawa artists like New Poetics, Asuquomo and Charles Cleyn. Check out the full playlist here http...s://bit.ly/3lqp8xJ #OttMusic #ArtisticTalentTuesday See more

Celebrate the festive season with the kids in your household at the Nepean Museum! The museum has been transformed with holiday décor and they have family-friendly activities for you to enjoy. Book a time slot for your household and enjoy the museum to yourself as you help your little ones build their own early-settler toy, craft their own holly jolly holiday card and decorate a nature-inspired tree ornament. For more info ... #MuseumMonday #MindBodyAndSoul #MyOttawa See more

Our winter arts guide for in-person courses is now live! These City-run courses will look a little different with public health measures in place, but we can promise you that they'll be just as fun as you remember. Beat your boredom by taking a creative City-run class at the Nepean Creative Arts Centre, Nepean Visual Arts Centre and the Shenkman Arts Centre / Centre des arts Shenkman https://bit.ly/3kBvUQL ... Registration starts on December 7 at 9 pm. #OttawaArts #MyOttawa #OttCity

At the OC Transpo Administration Building you’ll find a fantastical acrylic on canvas painting, The Spirit of OC Transpo. All brought together beneath a starry winter sky, this 15-foot-long painting features 28 different examples of vehicles used for public transportation over 125 years. Learn more about the painting here https://bit.ly/2KyCNG3... Bhat Boy, The Spirit of OC Transpo, 2014 #FeatureFriday #PublicArtOttawa #SearchCityArt

Can’t take all this snow? Get your inspiration for indoor inclusive activities on ottawa.ca/inclusiverecreation. Check out these great ways to keep your body moving and your mind occupied like an obstacle course, a word search or a jigsaw puzzle! For all this and more follow the link https://bit.ly/2PWRu5t #InclusiveRecreation #MindBodyAndSoul #WeMissYou

Is your child crazy about costumes? Fanatic about fashion? Silly about style? If yes, we have a workshop they won’t stop thanking you for. At the Nepean Creative Arts Centre for children ages 9 to 14, the My costume, my fashion, my style workshop lets every child use their creativity to design and create upcycled fashion styles and theatrical costumes. Learn more and reserve your spot now https://bit.ly/2JcX03L

Did you know that the sights and sounds of water are good for your soul? Being close to water floods our brain with feel-good hormones and it increases our ability to focus. Also, our brains prefer the colour blue above all others. Try listening to or visualizing water next time you meditate after a long and difficult day. #WaterWednesday #MindBodyAndSoul #WeMissYou

Sharpen your blades and lace up your skates #OttCity, as we kick off a new skating season! Our refrigerated outdoor rinks are opening soon - weather permitting...! Visit https://bit.ly/3q31VoD for dates and more info! To ensure all skaters can maintain #PhysicalDistancing, each rink will have a capacity limit and access is on a first-come, first-served basis. When using the rinks, think about other skaters. Be #COVIDWise!

The month of December is only one week away, and so is registration for winter aquatic programs! Modified programs include learning to swim, lifesaving certifications and pre-competitive power swims. Programs start the week of January 4, 2021 find the program for you today https://bit.ly/3kBvUQL #OttCity #MindBodyAndSoul #WeMissYou

#MusicOnHold is a program that brings local music to the City of Ottawa's phone system. When a caller has to wait on the phone, they’ll hear songs from local artists! It’s been fun highlighting the wide variety of talent in our nation’s capital from the past year, and we can’t wait for next year’s group of talented Ottawa musicians. Listen to the entire 2020 playlist and learn more about the program here https://bit.ly/3nXdGuT... #OttMusic #MindBodyAndSoul #WeMissYou See more

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Are the shorter days getting you down? Get up with fun inclusive activities on ottawa.ca/inclusiverecreation. Check out these great ways to keep your body moving and your mind occupied like seated tai chi, laughter yoga or how to make a sensory bottle! For all this and more follow the link https://bit.ly/2PWRu5t #InclusiveRecreation #MindBodyAndSoul #WeMissYou

Happy #ArtisticTalentTuesday! Today we’re highlighting the larger-than-life pop band, The PepTides. This eclectic nine-member group features a rainbow of faces: girls and guys, LGBTQ and straight, English and French, black and white and in between! With elements of funk, soul, gospel, folk, Latin and new wave, this kitschy Ottawa band defies any genre or description. Listen to their track from the #MusicOnHold 2020-2021 playlist: Beautiful Creatures. #OttMusic #MindBodyAndSoul #WeMissYou

Looking to expand your holiday treat repertoire? Found by the Education and Interpretation Officer at Pinhey's Point Historic Site, this heritage recipe comes from a Mrs. McMaster in The Home Cook Book, first published in 1877. Original Traditional Boiled Pudding 1.5 cups of flour 1 cup of sugar ... 1 cup of suet 1 cup of raisins 1 cup of currants 1 cup of potatoes, grated 1 cup of carrots, grated 1 teaspoon of [baking] soda Steam or boil for three hours. Looking to spice up this old recipe? We suggest .75 tsp each of cloves, allspice and cinnamon. We also swapped out the suet for butter, using the same measurements. Will you try this recipe for the holiday season? #MuseumMonday #MindBodyAndSoul #MyOttawa