2021 12-5 November Business

Holiday shopping in Lowertown

By Janhabi Nandy

I look forward to gifting over the holiday season. I love to find whatever I can without leaving Lowertown and my local gifts are the most appreciated. Wrap up baskets to suit the favorite people in your life and rekindle connections by spending time together.

•             Kids Have Fun: Tiara and sword from Tickled Pink (Byward Market Square); Puzzle from Librarie du Soleil (George); S’mores donuts from Maverick’s (Byward Market Square)

•             BFF: Leggings from Frou Frou (York); Ghanian glass beads bracelet from D’aku Designs (Byward Market Square); Skull candle from MILK (William); Mani pedi from Smudge Beauty Bar (Dalhousie)

•             Fine (at home) Dining – Tuscan Harvest salad from Lollo (George); Marinated hanger steak from Saslove’s (Byward Market Square); Tiramisu from Nicastro (George)

•             Lit Happens: Pre-loved books from All Books (Rideau); Bag of coffee from Opulence (Dalhousie); Literary, business, or hobby magazines from Globe Mags and Cigars (William)

•             Date Night: Croffles from First Bite (Sussex); Tickets to Bytowne Cinema (Rideau); Drinks at Apothecary Lounge (William)

•             A Guy Thing : Chewbacca Chia Pet from Irving Rivers (Byward Market Square); Cheese Advent Calendar from House of Cheese (Byward Market Square); Custom Cap or Hoodie from Carlos Graphics (George)

•             Skate: Enjoy a Canadian classic community skating rink in Bingham Park; Warm up at nearby Ideal Coffee (Dalhousie)

•             Art in the City: Discover new favorite murals, sculptures and installations all over Lowertown; Visit the many art galleries in the Byward Market; Gift something unique from the Ottawa School of Art (George)

•             Show Business: La Nouvelle Scene (King Edward) stages Francophone theatre and dance for seats starting at $20

•             Bon Appetit; C’est Bon Cooking (Dalhousie) offers virtual and live, group and self-guided options to explore cooking and food

•             Row Your Boat: Sign up for adult learn to row classes together at the Ottawa Rowing Club (Lady Grey Drive)

•             Escape; Jigsaw Escape Rooms (Byward Market Square) gift certificates start at $31 or A/Maze: Ottawa Outdoor Escape Game (Murray) gift certificates start at $23