At Osgoode Properties, we care about our community – it’s one of our core values. For the past 14 years, Osgoode employees have participated in the Employee Giving Program, an initiative we created to provide our team members with the opportunity to give back to their communities by donating a portion of their pay. All…
Category Archives: Community
Oct
17
2022
Mother Nature has been hard at work creating her fall masterpiece with an array of yellows, reds and oranges beginning to surface in Ottawa’s landscape. While our Osgoode Properties residents are surrounded by fall’s beauty at their doorsteps, there is much more to explore around the city. These gorgeous colours are only here for a…
Oct
04
2022
Thanksgiving typically involves families and friends coming together to eat turkey and celebrate the fall harvest and blessings of the past year. However, there are lots of ways to celebrate that don’t include eating! And thankfully, in the Nation’s Capital, there is no shortage of fun activities for our Osgoode Properties Residents to enjoy the…
Sep
15
2022
Fall is harvest season. Crops are ready to be picked! Leaf lettuce, spinach, mustard, arugula, cress, sorrel, and kale make good fall crops, as do pumpkins, squash, beets, carrots, radishes, and turnips. The best place to access good fall harvest crops? We’re big fans of local markets – and you’ll be sure to have a…
Aug
18
2022
As an Osgoode Properties resident, your carbon footprint may be smaller than most, but there are still so many ways you can contribute towards a “greener” way of life. Sustainable living calls on people to minimize their use of Earth’s resources and reduce the damaging interactions humans have on the environment in order to help…
Jul
25
2022
Not only does Ottawa have a variety of restaurants and tourist attractions, but the city also provides a fantastic atmosphere for those who enjoy being active all year round. Whether it’s a high-intensity workout or yoga with a view, Ottawa has an activity for everyone to enjoy while being easily accessible from our Osgoode properties…
Jul
18
2022
Ottawa and Gatineau are lucky to have a wide variety of local restaurants and must-visit patios. With peak patio season officially underway, there’s no better time to take advantage of the summer sun and try a new place – or return to an old favourite! Read on to explore favourite patios in Ottawa and Gatineau,…
Jun
15
2022
Whether you’re Ottawa-born and raised or brand new to the city – we all want to have a fun, activity-filled summer! No matter what your hobbies are, we’re lucky to live in a city where the possibilities of fun and educational things to do are endless. So let us help you build your bucket list…
May
16
2022
A short walk from the scenic Ottawa River in the city’s west end, Parkway Towers is an apartment complex that truly has it all. In this blog post, we’re looking at why Parkway Towers might be the perfect place for you to call home, from its convenient location and beautiful views overlooking the Ottawa River…
Mar
24
2022
Before we get started, and if you haven’t already, we recommend reading our previous blog post – which features local restaurants and must-tries in the Ottawa/Gatineau food scene! Now that you’ve explored some local restaurants, cafés and tasted delicious treats around your neighbourhoods, you’re ready to try some recipes at home. Nothing beats the warmth…