Simpson: Make downtown Somerset Street a people destination this summer | Unpublished
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Author: Christina Spencer, Ottawa Citizen
Publication Date: May 17, 2025 - 04:00

Simpson: Make downtown Somerset Street a people destination this summer

May 17, 2025
I get tired of people thinking that “Ottawa is the city that fun forgot." Our city boasts a rich cultural life, fantastic museums and parks, vibrant festivals and amazing small businesses and restaurants. One of the few silver linings of the pandemic was the expansion of outdoor spaces for bars and restaurants. This became an opportunity to breathe new life into neighbourhoods and draw residents and tourists alike. Read More


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