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The fair-trade coffeehouse chain believes in building connections with customers, farmers, employees and frontline workers Bridgehead Coffee, a renowned fair-trade coffeehouse chain, is a local favourite for the residents of Westboro and Hintonburg. The first company to offer consumers fairly-traded coffee in Canada has a special relationship with the Westboro neighbourhood. The first Bridgehead Coffeehouse…
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May
20
2021
How urban beehives at Westboro Connection contributes to biodiversity and sustainability What is World Bee Day? World Bee Day is a special occasion for residents, staff, and beekeepers at Westboro Connection. The mixed-use property is home to three urban beehives, installed on the rooftop of the Westboro and Hintonburg Connection buildings. UN designates May 20…
Apr
28
2021
Ryan Smeeton transforms the street wall of Ottawa into breathtaking artwork Outdoor murals can be a funny thing. We absentmindedly stroll by them until they become familiar fixtures in our days. We look at them, perhaps we may even snap a picture for Instagram, but more often than not, these large and inspiring works of…
Apr
16
2021
Stella Luna Gelato has captured our community’s hearts and tastebuds Not every Ottawan knows the difference between gelato and ice cream, but our residents can get some clarity on the matter thanks to premium Stella Luna gelato. Made with fresh, high-quality ingredients and no artificial colours and available just a 20-minute walk away from Westboro…
Mar
26
2021
The Savoy brings a sophisticated French twist on a traditional pub Last year has been a challenging time for restaurants in Ottawa. Instead of folding under the uncertainty of everything, Westboro’s Savoy Brasserie decided to use this time as an opportunity to refine and revitalize their take on comforting and palette-pleasing French cuisine. For the…
Mar
11
2021
Explore some amazing places in Westboro Many of our favourite local spots have creatively adapted to our new normal by re-imagining their menus for takeout, to be enjoyed in the comfort of the apartments we’ve come to know so well. In recognition and celebration of our beloved neighbourhood restaurants, we’ve put together a list of…
Feb
24
2021
Located in the heart of Westboro, Equator Café is roasting, delivering, and serving fresh coffee, and acting as a community hub for coffee lovers. Ottawans love their coffee, there’s no doubt about that – and there’s certainly a lot of great places to grab a decent espresso. One of our favourites in Westboro is Equator…
Feb
12
2021
The big moving day is right around the corner, and we are so excited for you to move to Westboro Connection. If you’ve ever moved before, you’ll know that there is a lot of planning and packing involved. Especially when you realize just how much stuff you actually have. Thankfully, moving day doesn’t have to…
Jan
29
2021
Westboro’s Natural Food Pantry offers a unique shopping experience When shopping for easy-to-find products like vitamins, personal care and cosmetics, there’s one thing we can be certain about: healthy living has fully entered the mainstream. While you might be able to find all the products mentioned in the big chains, you cannot underestimate the value…
Jan
19
2021
Just a year ago, would you have ever thought that your working days wouldn’t be spent at your traditional workplace, but rather from your couch, your kitchen table, or even your bed? For so many of us, the notion of ‘working from home’ has certainly taken on a new (and seemingly permanent) meaning. Not to…
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