Tag: winter
These winter activities in Stittsville are sure to bring fun to your day
There are many winter activities to enjoy in Stittsville, even with the colder weather arriving. Opportunities for both physical and non-physical activities are everywhere. We have community trails, fun decorations,…
Winter tires – why do we need them?
‘Tis the season of tire changes and cold temperatures. Winter tires need to be installed on your car at this time of year for several different important reasons.
Christmas is in the air – find that special gift at these Stittsville holiday markets
So many Christmas markets are happening all over Stittsville, it can be hard to keep up. Read on to figure out where most of them are taking place in the coming weeks.
PHOTO: Maple Leaf Crystal
“Maple Leaf Crystal”, by John Edkins. “I saw it on my window and thought it looked like a lot like a maple leaf,” he says. John’s photo exhibition, Seeing Black…
PHOTO: Crystal
“Crystal” by Richard Monette. If you’re on Instagram, check out more of Richard’s photos at @richmonty_blackwhite. (We love seeing photos from in and around our community. Please send your best pics…
Map of outdoor skating rinks in Stittsville (2018)
(Above: Skating at Bandmaster Park, January 2013.) Here’s a map of the nine outdoor skating rinks in Stittsville. All of the rinks are maintained by volunteers in the community. For…
PHOTO: Stittsville’s all-weather bike trails
What a great selfie from Bob Herres, taken earlier this week along the Trans Canada Trail. That’s his good friend Diesel, a part Husky, in the background. (We love seeing…
PHOTO: Stittsville from the sky
Thanks to Alison Danson for sharing this incredible perspective of our community. She writes: “My husband, John Danson, was flying from Ottawa to Calgary on the morning of February 19th.…
Fairwinds Community Association seeks feedback on winter parking plan
(via Fairwinds Community Association) Winter parking continues to be an issue in Fairwinds, and Councillor Qadri and City staff are looking for feedback on a new plan to restrict parking to…
PHOTO: Snowy splendour
Snowy splendour in Stittsville. Photo by Michelle Boudreau. (We love seeing photos from in and around our community. Please send your best pics to us at feedback@stittsvillecentral.ca)
PHOTO: Snow tree
A tree covered in snow on Palladium Drive. Photo by Barry Gray. (We love seeing photos from in and around our community. Please send your best pics to us at feedback@stittsvillecentral.ca)
PHOTO: A cold day along Poole Creek
Poole Creek, looking east from Huntmar. Photo by Richard Monette. If you’re on Instagram, check out more of his photos at @richmonty_blackwhite. (We love seeing photos from in and around our…
Map of outdoor skating rinks in Stittsville
(Above: Skating at Bandmaster Park, January 2013.) Here’s a map of the nine outdoor skating rinks in Stittsville. For the latest rink conditions, check out www.ottawarinks.ca. A big thanks to all of…
PHOTO: Afternoon in the Shea Woods
(We love seeing photos from in and around our community. Please send your best pics to us at feedback@stittsvillecentral.ca)
AROUND THE RINKS: Jackson Trails & Bryanston Gate skating updates
JACKSON TRAILS The Jackson Trails Community Association is looking for volunteers to help set up and run a community skating rink. The City of Ottawa has given the go-ahead for an…