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All aboard! At our Urbanism Lab, we heard from experts on high-speed rail and the future of inter-urban rail in Canada.
The impact of these changes will be far-reaching and allow for improved connections between cities.
The impact of these changes will be far-reaching and allow for improved connections between cities.
November 20, 2025 at 8:47 PM
All aboard! At our Urbanism Lab, we heard from experts on high-speed rail and the future of inter-urban rail in Canada.
The impact of these changes will be far-reaching and allow for improved connections between cities.
The impact of these changes will be far-reaching and allow for improved connections between cities.
What will Canada’s Capital look like in 2050? 👀
Tune in to our latest podcast episode with planner Patrick Bunting to find out.
In this episode, we explore the Core Area Plan and its vision for the future.
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Tune in to our latest podcast episode with planner Patrick Bunting to find out.
In this episode, we explore the Core Area Plan and its vision for the future.
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November 20, 2025 at 2:13 PM
What will Canada’s Capital look like in 2050? 👀
Tune in to our latest podcast episode with planner Patrick Bunting to find out.
In this episode, we explore the Core Area Plan and its vision for the future.
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Tune in to our latest podcast episode with planner Patrick Bunting to find out.
In this episode, we explore the Core Area Plan and its vision for the future.
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Request for proposals | Greenbelt Farms
Do you know someone with a passion for farming?
We are looking for farmers to cultivate three farm properties:
📍 1740 Woodroffe Road (500 acres)
📍 3641 Fallowfield Road (10 acres)
📍 2086 Woodroffe Road (18 acres)
Do you know someone with a passion for farming?
We are looking for farmers to cultivate three farm properties:
📍 1740 Woodroffe Road (500 acres)
📍 3641 Fallowfield Road (10 acres)
📍 2086 Woodroffe Road (18 acres)
November 19, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Request for proposals | Greenbelt Farms
Do you know someone with a passion for farming?
We are looking for farmers to cultivate three farm properties:
📍 1740 Woodroffe Road (500 acres)
📍 3641 Fallowfield Road (10 acres)
📍 2086 Woodroffe Road (18 acres)
Do you know someone with a passion for farming?
We are looking for farmers to cultivate three farm properties:
📍 1740 Woodroffe Road (500 acres)
📍 3641 Fallowfield Road (10 acres)
📍 2086 Woodroffe Road (18 acres)
We’ve repaired Davidson Bridge on Trail 10 near Shirleys Bay!
Enjoy your next hike in this area of the Greenbelt, which features:
🥾 7 km of hiking trails
🎿 19.3 kilometres of pathways for walking, biking (fat biking in winter), skiing, and snowshoeing
Enjoy your next hike in this area of the Greenbelt, which features:
🥾 7 km of hiking trails
🎿 19.3 kilometres of pathways for walking, biking (fat biking in winter), skiing, and snowshoeing
November 18, 2025 at 7:44 PM
We’ve repaired Davidson Bridge on Trail 10 near Shirleys Bay!
Enjoy your next hike in this area of the Greenbelt, which features:
🥾 7 km of hiking trails
🎿 19.3 kilometres of pathways for walking, biking (fat biking in winter), skiing, and snowshoeing
Enjoy your next hike in this area of the Greenbelt, which features:
🥾 7 km of hiking trails
🎿 19.3 kilometres of pathways for walking, biking (fat biking in winter), skiing, and snowshoeing
We’ve won a Brownie Award! 🏆
The Dow’s Lake dock project was considered for advancing social, health, climate, and inclusivity outcomes beyond traditional economic and environmental goals.
The Dow’s Lake dock project was considered for advancing social, health, climate, and inclusivity outcomes beyond traditional economic and environmental goals.
November 17, 2025 at 9:06 PM
We’ve won a Brownie Award! 🏆
The Dow’s Lake dock project was considered for advancing social, health, climate, and inclusivity outcomes beyond traditional economic and environmental goals.
The Dow’s Lake dock project was considered for advancing social, health, climate, and inclusivity outcomes beyond traditional economic and environmental goals.
The Rideau Canal... It's LIT! 💡🌟
We’re upgrading the lighting systems along one of Ottawa’s most iconic landmarks — the Rideau Canal.
This rehabilitation project focuses on pathway and road lighting on both sides of the canal.
We’re upgrading the lighting systems along one of Ottawa’s most iconic landmarks — the Rideau Canal.
This rehabilitation project focuses on pathway and road lighting on both sides of the canal.
November 14, 2025 at 5:19 PM
The Rideau Canal... It's LIT! 💡🌟
We’re upgrading the lighting systems along one of Ottawa’s most iconic landmarks — the Rideau Canal.
This rehabilitation project focuses on pathway and road lighting on both sides of the canal.
We’re upgrading the lighting systems along one of Ottawa’s most iconic landmarks — the Rideau Canal.
This rehabilitation project focuses on pathway and road lighting on both sides of the canal.
Peek into Rideau Hall’s century-old greenhouse in the latest episode of our podcast.
In this episode:
🌸 Adrienne Clarkson’s orchid
🌿 Yousuf Karsh’s jade plants
🏛️ When to visit Rideau Hall’s greenhouses
Listen now: ncc-ccn.gc.ca/podcast?utm_...
In this episode:
🌸 Adrienne Clarkson’s orchid
🌿 Yousuf Karsh’s jade plants
🏛️ When to visit Rideau Hall’s greenhouses
Listen now: ncc-ccn.gc.ca/podcast?utm_...
November 13, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Peek into Rideau Hall’s century-old greenhouse in the latest episode of our podcast.
In this episode:
🌸 Adrienne Clarkson’s orchid
🌿 Yousuf Karsh’s jade plants
🏛️ When to visit Rideau Hall’s greenhouses
Listen now: ncc-ccn.gc.ca/podcast?utm_...
In this episode:
🌸 Adrienne Clarkson’s orchid
🌿 Yousuf Karsh’s jade plants
🏛️ When to visit Rideau Hall’s greenhouses
Listen now: ncc-ccn.gc.ca/podcast?utm_...
This Remembrance Day, we honour those who sacrificed so much for our freedom.
#CanadaRemembers #LestWeForget
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#CanadaRemembers #LestWeForget
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November 11, 2025 at 1:02 PM
This Remembrance Day, we honour those who sacrificed so much for our freedom.
#CanadaRemembers #LestWeForget
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#CanadaRemembers #LestWeForget
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Three of our landmark public realm projects have been recognized for excellence in heritage conservation and urban design at this year’s Ottawa Heritage and Urban Design Awards! 🎉
November 7, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Three of our landmark public realm projects have been recognized for excellence in heritage conservation and urban design at this year’s Ottawa Heritage and Urban Design Awards! 🎉
If skating defines winter in the Capital, could swimming define summer? 🏊♀️
Our podcast is back!
In episode 1, CEO Tobi Nussbaum explores how shoreline projects are reshaping urban life and why it matters.
🎧 Listen: ncc-ccn.gc.ca/podcast?utm_...
Our podcast is back!
In episode 1, CEO Tobi Nussbaum explores how shoreline projects are reshaping urban life and why it matters.
🎧 Listen: ncc-ccn.gc.ca/podcast?utm_...
November 6, 2025 at 3:25 PM
If skating defines winter in the Capital, could swimming define summer? 🏊♀️
Our podcast is back!
In episode 1, CEO Tobi Nussbaum explores how shoreline projects are reshaping urban life and why it matters.
🎧 Listen: ncc-ccn.gc.ca/podcast?utm_...
Our podcast is back!
In episode 1, CEO Tobi Nussbaum explores how shoreline projects are reshaping urban life and why it matters.
🎧 Listen: ncc-ccn.gc.ca/podcast?utm_...
Have you ever seen a wharf’s skeleton? 🦴
In its final form, the East Wharf will be a multi-level wooden platform, but for now, its steel “bones” are still visible.
Stay tuned for updates on this project!
In its final form, the East Wharf will be a multi-level wooden platform, but for now, its steel “bones” are still visible.
Stay tuned for updates on this project!
October 31, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Have you ever seen a wharf’s skeleton? 🦴
In its final form, the East Wharf will be a multi-level wooden platform, but for now, its steel “bones” are still visible.
Stay tuned for updates on this project!
In its final form, the East Wharf will be a multi-level wooden platform, but for now, its steel “bones” are still visible.
Stay tuned for updates on this project!
Opening later in November, you’ll soon be able to glide on one of the oldest skating rinks in Canada all winter long.
Stay tuned for updates. ⛸
Stay tuned for updates. ⛸
October 30, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Opening later in November, you’ll soon be able to glide on one of the oldest skating rinks in Canada all winter long.
Stay tuned for updates. ⛸
Stay tuned for updates. ⛸
Are the skate skiing trails already open? 🤯
No, this isn’t corduroy – it's a sneak peek of skating season at Rideau Hall!
It may not look like much now, but a new refrigerated rink is in the works.
No, this isn’t corduroy – it's a sneak peek of skating season at Rideau Hall!
It may not look like much now, but a new refrigerated rink is in the works.
October 30, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Are the skate skiing trails already open? 🤯
No, this isn’t corduroy – it's a sneak peek of skating season at Rideau Hall!
It may not look like much now, but a new refrigerated rink is in the works.
No, this isn’t corduroy – it's a sneak peek of skating season at Rideau Hall!
It may not look like much now, but a new refrigerated rink is in the works.
Spring colour is in the works! 🌷
Before the frost arrives, our teams have been busy planting 600,000 tulips bulbs across 120 flower beds throughout the capital.
Before the frost arrives, our teams have been busy planting 600,000 tulips bulbs across 120 flower beds throughout the capital.
October 23, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Spring colour is in the works! 🌷
Before the frost arrives, our teams have been busy planting 600,000 tulips bulbs across 120 flower beds throughout the capital.
Before the frost arrives, our teams have been busy planting 600,000 tulips bulbs across 120 flower beds throughout the capital.
Is that pile of leaves also a pile of ticks? 🍂
Unfortunately, ticks love a warm fall as much as we do.
Black-legged ticks can spread Lyme disease to humans. They are found in the wooded and brushy areas of our region like the Greenbelt.
Unfortunately, ticks love a warm fall as much as we do.
Black-legged ticks can spread Lyme disease to humans. They are found in the wooded and brushy areas of our region like the Greenbelt.
October 20, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Is that pile of leaves also a pile of ticks? 🍂
Unfortunately, ticks love a warm fall as much as we do.
Black-legged ticks can spread Lyme disease to humans. They are found in the wooded and brushy areas of our region like the Greenbelt.
Unfortunately, ticks love a warm fall as much as we do.
Black-legged ticks can spread Lyme disease to humans. They are found in the wooded and brushy areas of our region like the Greenbelt.
One million visits. Countless unforgettable moments! ✨
It’s been a milestone year across the National Capital Region: a million visits to our flagship waterfront sites since the beginning of May!
📍 NCC River House
📍 Kìwekì Point
📍 Dow’s Lake recreational dock
📍 Westboro Beach
It’s been a milestone year across the National Capital Region: a million visits to our flagship waterfront sites since the beginning of May!
📍 NCC River House
📍 Kìwekì Point
📍 Dow’s Lake recreational dock
📍 Westboro Beach
October 17, 2025 at 1:01 PM
One million visits. Countless unforgettable moments! ✨
It’s been a milestone year across the National Capital Region: a million visits to our flagship waterfront sites since the beginning of May!
📍 NCC River House
📍 Kìwekì Point
📍 Dow’s Lake recreational dock
📍 Westboro Beach
It’s been a milestone year across the National Capital Region: a million visits to our flagship waterfront sites since the beginning of May!
📍 NCC River House
📍 Kìwekì Point
📍 Dow’s Lake recreational dock
📍 Westboro Beach
Repaired trails are happy trails!
We’ve fixed Trail 31 and its footbridge in the Pinhey Forest area of the Greenbelt.
Rediscover this trail through an open red pine forest with patches of oak and trembling aspen.
We’ve fixed Trail 31 and its footbridge in the Pinhey Forest area of the Greenbelt.
Rediscover this trail through an open red pine forest with patches of oak and trembling aspen.
October 15, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Repaired trails are happy trails!
We’ve fixed Trail 31 and its footbridge in the Pinhey Forest area of the Greenbelt.
Rediscover this trail through an open red pine forest with patches of oak and trembling aspen.
We’ve fixed Trail 31 and its footbridge in the Pinhey Forest area of the Greenbelt.
Rediscover this trail through an open red pine forest with patches of oak and trembling aspen.
Their home base is across the National Capital Region and eastern Canada. Keep an eye out for them in oak forests, where these tenacious birds hide acorns for winter.
Swing by alexlebird and peterdegannes on Instagram for more photos of these feisty birds.
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Swing by alexlebird and peterdegannes on Instagram for more photos of these feisty birds.
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October 14, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Their home base is across the National Capital Region and eastern Canada. Keep an eye out for them in oak forests, where these tenacious birds hide acorns for winter.
Swing by alexlebird and peterdegannes on Instagram for more photos of these feisty birds.
📷 peterdegannes
Swing by alexlebird and peterdegannes on Instagram for more photos of these feisty birds.
📷 peterdegannes
Next up to the plate in our wildlife spotlight: the blue jay!
These tough, territorial corvids will call loudly, strike, and chase predators.
They steal from other nests, but are vulnerable when exposed in the field, due to their slow flying speeds.
📷 alexlebird
These tough, territorial corvids will call loudly, strike, and chase predators.
They steal from other nests, but are vulnerable when exposed in the field, due to their slow flying speeds.
📷 alexlebird
October 14, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Next up to the plate in our wildlife spotlight: the blue jay!
These tough, territorial corvids will call loudly, strike, and chase predators.
They steal from other nests, but are vulnerable when exposed in the field, due to their slow flying speeds.
📷 alexlebird
These tough, territorial corvids will call loudly, strike, and chase predators.
They steal from other nests, but are vulnerable when exposed in the field, due to their slow flying speeds.
📷 alexlebird
Well, isn’t this just Grand! 🍕♥
We’re excited to announce that The Grand Pizzeria and Bar is now officially open at Westboro Beach!
This new spot features wood-fired pizzas, hand-crafted cocktails, and a great selection of beer — all with a stunning view of the Ottawa River.
We’re excited to announce that The Grand Pizzeria and Bar is now officially open at Westboro Beach!
This new spot features wood-fired pizzas, hand-crafted cocktails, and a great selection of beer — all with a stunning view of the Ottawa River.
October 10, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Well, isn’t this just Grand! 🍕♥
We’re excited to announce that The Grand Pizzeria and Bar is now officially open at Westboro Beach!
This new spot features wood-fired pizzas, hand-crafted cocktails, and a great selection of beer — all with a stunning view of the Ottawa River.
We’re excited to announce that The Grand Pizzeria and Bar is now officially open at Westboro Beach!
This new spot features wood-fired pizzas, hand-crafted cocktails, and a great selection of beer — all with a stunning view of the Ottawa River.
Fall is in full swing and patio season is winding down! ⏳
Enjoy one last long weekend at the following NCC Bistros before they wrap up for the season on October 13, end of day!
🍂 Confederation Park
🍁 Patterson Creek Park
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Enjoy one last long weekend at the following NCC Bistros before they wrap up for the season on October 13, end of day!
🍂 Confederation Park
🍁 Patterson Creek Park
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October 9, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Fall is in full swing and patio season is winding down! ⏳
Enjoy one last long weekend at the following NCC Bistros before they wrap up for the season on October 13, end of day!
🍂 Confederation Park
🍁 Patterson Creek Park
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Enjoy one last long weekend at the following NCC Bistros before they wrap up for the season on October 13, end of day!
🍂 Confederation Park
🍁 Patterson Creek Park
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Mer Bleue, dressed in fall colours. 🍂
The area features over 20 km of scenic trails to enjoy, beyond the well-known boardwalk that’s especially popular at this time of year.
For a quieter visit, try coming early in the morning, on weekdays or in the evening.
The area features over 20 km of scenic trails to enjoy, beyond the well-known boardwalk that’s especially popular at this time of year.
For a quieter visit, try coming early in the morning, on weekdays or in the evening.
October 8, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Mer Bleue, dressed in fall colours. 🍂
The area features over 20 km of scenic trails to enjoy, beyond the well-known boardwalk that’s especially popular at this time of year.
For a quieter visit, try coming early in the morning, on weekdays or in the evening.
The area features over 20 km of scenic trails to enjoy, beyond the well-known boardwalk that’s especially popular at this time of year.
For a quieter visit, try coming early in the morning, on weekdays or in the evening.
Volunteers helped prevent a sticky situation.
Earlier this summer, volunteers from the Rockcliffe Park Residents Association removed invasive burdocks in their community on NCC-owned land.
📷 Jonathan Jensen
Earlier this summer, volunteers from the Rockcliffe Park Residents Association removed invasive burdocks in their community on NCC-owned land.
📷 Jonathan Jensen
October 7, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Volunteers helped prevent a sticky situation.
Earlier this summer, volunteers from the Rockcliffe Park Residents Association removed invasive burdocks in their community on NCC-owned land.
📷 Jonathan Jensen
Earlier this summer, volunteers from the Rockcliffe Park Residents Association removed invasive burdocks in their community on NCC-owned land.
📷 Jonathan Jensen
“We are creating a culture that is ultimately creating more interesting and more dynamic public spaces in the capital.” ✨
- NCC CEO, Tobi Nussbaum
- NCC CEO, Tobi Nussbaum
October 6, 2025 at 7:31 PM
“We are creating a culture that is ultimately creating more interesting and more dynamic public spaces in the capital.” ✨
- NCC CEO, Tobi Nussbaum
- NCC CEO, Tobi Nussbaum
Our Board of Directors has approved the 66% Developed Design for the new main building of the Ottawa Hospital’s future campus:
📍 Located near Dow’s Lake, this new facility will replace the aging Civic Hospital and become one of Canada’s most advanced healthcare centres
📍 Located near Dow’s Lake, this new facility will replace the aging Civic Hospital and become one of Canada’s most advanced healthcare centres
September 23, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Our Board of Directors has approved the 66% Developed Design for the new main building of the Ottawa Hospital’s future campus:
📍 Located near Dow’s Lake, this new facility will replace the aging Civic Hospital and become one of Canada’s most advanced healthcare centres
📍 Located near Dow’s Lake, this new facility will replace the aging Civic Hospital and become one of Canada’s most advanced healthcare centres