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…
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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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
It’s no secret that Ottawa and Gatineau have such a wide variety of incredible restaurants, cafés, and local hotspots conveniently located in our Osgoode neighbourhoods for residents to enjoy. As an organization, Osgoode Properties has been committed to supporting local businesses for years, and it has been especially important that we continue to support our…
This year, Family Day is on Monday, February 21st, and it’s just around the corner, so now is the time to start organizing some Winter-themed family fun for the long weekend! For our residences celebrating this holiday in Ontario and Alberta, there are plenty of activity options for you and your family to enjoy and…