has been leading Ottawa’s stylish side for a decade It’s entirely possible Ottawa has a little more panache than it did in 2010. For a decade, BLACKBOOK Lifestyle has been shining light on the city’s stylish side, and the luminaries behind it, James Jefferson and Daniel Mackinnon, are celebrating...
By Brigitte Hasbron After celebrating Saint Patrick’s Day in Dublin with a pint of Guinness, trekking the Giant’s Causeway in Northern Ireland, exploring Belfast’s Titanic Quarter and drinking in Ireland’s unfiltered beauty in the mountains, how could I not fall in love with the Emerald Isle? You...
By Barb Duncan You don’t need to leave the continent to experience a deluxe sun holiday with your family. Miami Beach, with its beautiful beaches, balmy weather, turquoise water and lush vegetation, has an opulence and dazzle to thrill even the most worldly of pint-size travellers. We stayed at two...
By Jon Hudon With its rugged beauty and wealth of outdoor attractions, Maine is a Bucket-List destination for a holiday. Famous for its mountain peaks, Instagrammable vistas, lobster rolls, lighthouses, and 5,000 miles of spectacular coastline, this New England state also has its share of fine...
By Marg Russett A getaway to Québec City is always a pleasure. When your visit is a uniquely deluxe experience, though, this renowned destination absolutely dazzles. Dating back to 1608, the capital city of Quebec is famous for its many charms—cobblestone streets, striking architecture, heritage...
By Beka Shane Denter Multi-talented, multi-passionate LYZ PLANT is here to cheer you on and ensure you shine. Years ago when Lyz Plant started working as a makeup artist, she observed something unexpected. While dabbing and blending and highlighting, she’d get chatting with people. That’s when it...
One fine day, you’ll be free to snag a table and enjoy these hot spots. Peak Ottawa pleasure awaits you. It doesn’t get much better than spending a leisurely afternoon or evening on one of the area’s top patios. While you’re staying put now, it’s fine to make future plans to venture beyond your...
By Beka Dane Shenter Merrilee Hodgins, co-founder and artistic director of The School of Dance, has spun the dance arts into the social fabric of our city. Located in the heart of New Edinburgh, The School of Dance is a multi-storey red brick building that was once Crichton Street Public School...
By Paul Gessell National Gallery’s Katerina Atanassova is putting Canadian art on the international map The dreamy paintings of French icons Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir immediately come to mind when most of the world, including Canada, thinks of Impressionist artists. Canada, too, had...
By Beka Shane Denter Fiona McKean hasn’t just brought The Opinicon Dining & Resort back to life. While returning the Grand Old Dame of the Rideau to her glory days, this Ottawa mother of three is revitalizing the region. As I make my way towards the tall, slim woman with the blonde pixie cut...
By Marg Russett It’s a pleasure to meet you, says Daniel Bersyniow. Dressed in a navy suit, he is poised and gracious when suggesting an informal chat to facilitate a more genuine, productive exchange. There would be nothing remarkable about this if Daniel were a CEO or a manager conducting an...
By Pam Dillon Clos de Sixte, an exclusive cottage community just minutes from the city, offers a rare opportunity to blaze trails for future generations. For a select number of nature-loving families, heaven on earth is 50 minutes from Ottawa. It’s called Clos de Sixte. Situated between Ottawa and...
