Cirque Extends Visit to Ottawa

As I mentioned in this post, Cirque du Soleil's Quidam is coming to Ottawa. I have just found out that they are extending their stay seeing as it is their only Canadian stop with this show. They will be in Ottawa from May 18 - June 11, 2006 (instead of June 4 as originally planned).

Cirque du Soleil's Quidam Tickets on sale TODAY!

You may recall our blog entry about Cirque du Soleil's Quidam coming to Ottawa. I promised to give you more details when I had them so here they are:

Cirque du Soleil's Quidam
May 18 - June 4, 2006
Grand Chapiteau at Lansdowne Park
There will be one show each weeknight (except Monday) and two shows on Saturday and Sunday.
Tickets for adults range in price from $55.00 - $215 per person.
Tickets for children range in price from $38.50 - $150.50 per person.
Tickets for Seniors/Students range in price from $49.50 - $81.00 per person.
Tickets are not on sale yet to the general public BUT you can purchase tickets in advance as a Cirque du Soleil member. Signing up as a member is FREE and easy. Go to their website: Cirque du Soleil. Tickets go on sale TODAY for members.

Make sure to get your tickets early! We already did and we can't wait.

Trying to find a hotel in Ottawa?

We have always provided information on Ottawa accommodations on our website. We listed hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts and other accommodations. In keeping with that theme, we have just added a few new pages on our Ottawa website:

Top 5 Hotels in Ottawa - this lists the best hotels in Ottawa

Top 5 Hotels in Ottawa for Children - this lists the best hotels in Ottawa for people travelling with their children

We hope this makes your search for accommodations in Ottawa much easier! Enjoy your stay.

OC Transpo - Work to Rule

I just read this news update from the website for CFRA. So far it is the only place that I have been able to find ANY up to date information on the OC Transpo situation. I will be listening to the news this weekend to find out more details.

Here is the story from their website:

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OC Transpo Union Gives Notice of Work-to-Rule Campaign
CFRA Staff
Thursday, November 10, 2005 12:23 PM

OC Transpo is set to begin a work-to-rule campaign Monday.

City officials confirmed Thursday afternoon that the Amalgamated Transit Union has given them 72 hours notice of a pending job action.

The Union says it will come in the form of a work-to-rule campaign. Details of what that will entail are being worked Thursday afternoon.

This latest development comes one day after talks stalled between the City and the Union.

Christmas in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Yup - it is that time of year again. The Christmas music is playing in the malls, people are out putting up decorations on their houses, the stores are full of Christmas gift ideas etc. Personally we find it all a bit too early BUT we know that a lot of you are planning for Christmas. You want to know where to buy your tree, what activities to bring your family to and more. Because of that, we have built a new page on our site called Christmas in Ottawa. It is full of very useful information for celebrating Christmas in Ottawa.

Ottawa Christmas Craft Show

Now that Halloween is over in Canada, you know what is coming next! I specified Canada because the United States has not celebrated their Thanksgiving yet. They still have that to look forward to. Canada on the other hand has already started advertising for Christmas.

I don't want to be too premature and start discussing Christmas but I do need to remind everyone in Ottawa that the Ottawa Christmas Craft Show (Signatures) is coming soon. It is a terrific place to get some unique gifts for friends & family (even if it isn't for Christmas). Here are the details:

Signatures Christmas Craft Sale in Ottawa
Congress Centre
November 8 - 13, 2005
Weekdays 11am - 9:30pm (Nov. 11th: 12noon - 9:30pm)
Saturday 10am - 9:30pm
Sunday 10am - 6:00pm

Adults: $6.00
Seniors (65 and up): $4.00
Children 13-17: $4.00
Children 12 & under: Free

Happy Shopping!

Wine & Food Show in Ottawa...Mmmmmm!

Once again, Ottawa is hosting the Wine & Food Show. We LOVE going there each year to sample the wine and the International beer. We don't go for the food, although after a few drinks, food IS necessary! If you are trying to find something to do this weekend (without the kids) then here are the details:

Ottawa Wine & Food Show
Congress Centre
November 4 - 6, 2005
$15 per person (19 and older)

Friday, November 4th: 12noon-9pm
Saturday, November 5th: 12noon-9pm
Sunday, November 6th: 12noon-6pm

When I was in University here, I loved to go on Friday and/or Saturday night because lots of students would go. It was a great place to get dressed up (well, at least out of our usual comfy university clothes) and go somewhere different for the night with friends. Now, hubby and I usually go on the Sunday to avoid the large crowds! Whichever day/night you go..have fun! Make sure to write the name of the wines down that you like.