Growing up in Ottawa, Dr. Firas Al Khalili knows the city pretty well. So, when it came to him and his wife, Dr. Susan Daftary, to open another dental practice in the city, he knew exactly which neighbourhood they wanted to go to – Westboro Village. Westboro Village is one of Ottawa's most diverse neighbourhoods.…
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Imagine sipping rich, black, coffee on the Westboro Connection terrace while soaking in a breathtaking view of Ottawa… a perfect start to the day! After, you might visit the fitness centre for a workout, take a short walk to Westboro Beach, or grab your groceries from Farm Boy conveniently located on the ground floor… how…
A variation of this post was first published on the Hintonburg Connection blog post. One advantage to travelling is that it can provide the freedom to think, create, and be inspired. If you’re a foodie, what better way to bring that feeling home than by starting your own restaurant based on your travels? Imagination, tenacity,…
July is here and with public health restrictions lifting, you may be thinking that it’s time to get out and make the most of these summer days. Sure, there are plenty of restaurants and shops opening along Wellington, but are there any activities that you can enjoy just for the sake of taking it all…
Find lovely patios and tempting menus to enjoy the summer sun. There is no question that as soon as the weather in Ottawa begins to warm up, we want to be out on a patio, enjoying delicious meals and refreshing drinks. As patio season approaches and the province begins reopening, we decided to compile a…
Two Beets Farm provides the opportunity to get a fully personalized organic vegetable basket in Ottawa Two Beets Farm makes healthy eating easy for residents in Westboro and Hintonburg Connection. Two Beets Farm is an online vegetable farm-stand initiative, founded by Diana Beirnes and Nic Gosselin. They offer completely customizable fresh vegetable baskets, which can…
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…
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…
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…
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…