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We’re officially offering the following services to all Canadian business, with a focus on Ottawa-based brands:

📲 Social Media Management

🎥 Short-form video creation

📸 Photography

🤳 Event content creation

Link in bio to book a FREE consultation 💌

#socialmediagency #ottawasocialmedia #ottawacontentcreation #ottawacontentcreators #ottawaeventcontentcreator taken in Ottawa, Ontario by @theottawainsider

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4 months ago

New year, new series alert‼️

Here are some of my fave Ottawa eats that I can’t get enough of.

Comment down below your hot takes 👀

Follow @theottawainsider for the inside scoop of Ottawa’s hidden gems 💌

#explorefeed #ottawalife #ottawafoodie #ottawafood #ottawaeats taken in Ottawa, Ontario by @theottawainsider

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9 months ago

Everything I did after my 9–5 in Ottawa 🛍️☀️

Started at CF Rideau Centre and turned a regular workday into an easy, fun evening exploring downtown.

@cfrideaucentre really is the perfect starting point for after-work plans. You don’t need to plan a whole excursion— just start here, and the city unfolds from there.

#Ad #CadillacFairview #Meetyouthere taken in Ottawa, Ontario by @theottawainsider

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2 days ago

Fall hikes hit different 🍂🧡🍁

📍Pink Lake, Gatineau Park, Quebec

Swipe to the end to find an area to park nearby 🤫

(@trubar.brands dc: ALEXANDRA90110)

#pinklake #fallleaves #gatineaupark #parking taken in Gatineau, Quebec by @theottawainsider

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5 days ago

Fall colours, a hotel & spa escape, and dinner just steps from your room 🍂🧖‍♀️☕️

Save this for your next fall getaway near Ottawa:

🥾 Hike in Gatineau Park—we parked near Rue Marie-Burger and Rue de la Galène, then walked to the trail entrance across Chemin de la Mine. Our walk to Pink Lake took about 45 minutes each way. Check posted parking signs!

🛏️ Check into Hôtel V in Gatineau

🧖🏻‍♀️ Unwind at the urban spa and dry sauna that’s included in your stay!

🍽️ Enjoy dinner at Resto Bistro Rumeur (get the duck confit!)

🎮 End the night in the games room

☕️ Wake up & enjoy Nespresso in the comfiest bed

Send this to someone you’d escape with this fall 🧡

#fallinottawa #ottawadaytrip #ottawaroadtrip #fallhiking #fallgetaway taken in Gatineau, Quebec by @theottawainsider

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9 days ago

Freshly picked apples + @chocofavoris salted caramel fondue is a fall combo to die for! Steal this easy & affordable idea for your next cozy date night in 🍂🍎🤎

#falldatenight #datenightideas #ottawafoodies #ottawafood #ottawa taken in Ottawa, Ontario by @theottawainsider

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11 days ago

I got a look inside Rideau Registry, one of downtown Ottawa’s newest luxury rental residences, and the modern design and amenities are everything!

Think thoughtfully designed suites, elevated common spaces, a rooftop spa, fitness space and entertainment room. Plus direct access to CF Rideau Centre and a location just steps from the ByWard Market, Rideau Canal, Parliament and Major’s Hill Park.

📍 74 Nicholas St, Ottawa, ON

Curious to check it out for yourself? You can book a tour at rideauregistry.com.

#Ottawa #OttawaLiving #DowntownOttawa #OttawaLife #OttawaRentals taken in Ottawa, Ontario by @theottawainsider

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a month ago

Ottawa homeowners, add this to your fall plans! 🏡🍂

The Ottawa Fall Home Show is on now through October 4 at the Cohere Centre! Explore 200+ booths featuring home improvement and renovations, furniture and décor, home essentials, and outdoor living and wellness. From fridges and bathroom upgrades to mattresses, kitchen tools, hot tubs and saunas, there’s plenty to discover!

Tour the Model Home, catch the experts on the Main Stage and take a break at the Perth Brewery Lounge.

🎟️ Get 50% off tickets with promo code INSIDER at ottawafallhomeshow.com

📅 October 1–4, 2026

📍 Cohere Centre, 4899 Uplands Drive

Who’s grabbing a pumpkin spice latte and making a day of it? 🍁

#OttawaEvents #OttawaLife #OttawaFall #Ottawa #OttawaThingsToDo OttawaHomes OttawaWeekend OttawaLiving OttawaLocal OttawaLifestyle taken in Ottawa, Ontario by @theottawainsider

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15 days ago

Halifax coffee crawl - my top cafés from our trip to Nova Scotia ☕️

🤍 Rooms Coffee | Listen — coffee + vinyl = such a vibe

🤍 Harvest Clean Eats — perfect for a smoothie or healthier pick-me-up

🤍 Weird Harbour Espresso Bar — a must for serious coffee lovers

🤍 Café Lunette — beautiful space for coffee, pastries + brunch

🤍 Café Goodluck — don’t skip the cookies!!!

🤍 Apartment 3 Espresso Bar — cozy, minimal and worth the stop for coffee

Halifax has such a good coffee shop scene — save for your next trip to NS! 💌

[Edit: apparently I can’t count so you get my top 6 😂]

@listenhalifax @harvestcleaneats @cafelunette.hfx @apt3coffee @weirdharbour @cafe.goodluck

#Halifax #HalifaxNovaScotia #DiscoverHalifax #NovaScotia #EastCoastCanada taken in Halifax, Nova Scotia by @theottawainsider

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a month ago

Looking for a fun date night in Ottawa? Cirque du Soleil LUZIA has officially arrived! 🎪✨

LUZIA takes you on an unforgettable journey through an imaginary Mexico, moving from an old movie set and smoke-filled dance hall to the beach and barren desert. Expect breathtaking acrobatics, vibrant visuals and a beautiful celebration of both classical and contemporary Mexican culture. 🇲🇽

Consider this your next date night, fun family activity or girls’ night out!

📅 September 10–October 18, 2026
📍 Under the Big Top at St. Laurent Shopping Centre
🎟️ Tickets start at $60

Send this to the person you want to go with this Fall!

@luzia.cirquedusoleil @cirquedusoleil ad

#OttawaEvents #ThingsToDoInOttawa #OttawaDateNight #OttawaFamilyActivities #Ottawa taken in Ottawa, Ontario by @theottawainsider

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a month ago

Ottawa’s Chinatown Night Market is back! 🐉🍜

From September 25–27, Somerset Street W. is taking over with 3 days of Asian street food, cultural performances, lion dances, local vendors + more.

Come hungry because you can expect tons of asian street-food favourites.

📍 Somerset St W., from Bronson Ave to Bell St N
⏰ Sept. 25: 6–11 PM
⏰ Sept. 26: 11 AM–11 PM
⏰ Sept. 27: 11 AM–8 PM

Save this for your weekend plans + send it to someone you’re bringing with you! 🥢✨

#Ottawa #OttawaEvents #OttawaChinatown #OttawaFoodies #OttawaNightMarket taken in Ottawa, Ontario by @theottawainsider

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