Here’s how you can get the most out of a spring visit to Canada, enjoying more intimate encounters with places that can get busy at other times of the year. By: Lola Augestine Brown Photo: Design Pic Inc. National Geographic UK Read Full ArticleRead More

As one decade comes to a close and a new one begins, Ottawa’s tourism sector is set to deliver a year like no other. New adventure-packed entertainment, expanded activities and landmark anniversaries are building on the marquee events and attractions introduced in recent years. By: OBJ360 Content Studio Photo: Canadian Tulip Festival / Ottawa Tourism...Read More

As one decade comes to a close and a new one begins, Ottawa’s tourism sector is set to deliver a year like no other. New adventure-packed entertainment, expanded activities and landmark anniversaries are building on the marquee events and attractions introduced in recent years. By: OBJ360 Content Studio Photo: Canadian Tulip Festival / Ottawa Tourism...Read More

Standing next to a kneeling Robert Bouthot, Bryson Wilson explained how to plant a tulip bulb, watching as the Navy veteran delicately pressed the bulb into the cold soil, tip up, then neatly covered it with earth. By: Spencer Van Dyk Photo: Spencer Van Dyk CBC Read Full ArticleRead More

Standing next to a kneeling Robert Bouthot, Bryson Wilson explained how to plant a tulip bulb, watching as the Navy veteran delicately pressed the bulb into the cold soil, tip up, then neatly covered it with earth. By: Spencer Van Dyk Photo: Spencer Van Dyk CBC Lisez l’article completRead More

Don White is one of a dwindling number of Canadian veterans who can explain, from firsthand experience, why Ottawa’s spring tulip bloom, and the relationship it represents, loom so large in our collective consciousness. “Holland’s known for the tulips, and they’re so beautiful,” said White, 95. “It’s a symbol for me, anyway, when I see...Read More

Don White is one of a dwindling number of Canadian veterans who can explain, from firsthand experience, why Ottawa’s spring tulip bloom, and the relationship it represents, loom so large in our collective consciousness. “Holland’s known for the tulips, and they’re so beautiful,” said White, 95. “It’s a symbol for me, anyway, when I see...Read More

Last month, Princess Margriet of the Netherlands presented Canadian Second World War veteran Don White a box filled with tulip bulbs renamed to mark the upcoming 75th anniversary of Holland’s liberation — and on Wednesday, he got to plant one of them in the ground in Ottawa. By: Beatrice Britneff Photo: Canadian Tulip Festival /...Read More

Last month, Princess Margriet of the Netherlands presented Canadian Second World War veteran Don White a box filled with tulip bulbs renamed to mark the upcoming 75th anniversary of Holland’s liberation — and on Wednesday, he got to plant one of them in the ground in Ottawa. By: Beatrice Britneff Photo: Canadian Tulip Festival /...Read More

Both my Dad & Uncle were in the army overseas in Germany. My Dad was injured in 1942 & was sent back to Canada while my Uncle Tom was captured by the Germans & was a prisoner of war until the war ended. My mother & Aunt worked as machinists in the munitions factory in...Read More