{"id":88,"date":"2026-02-08T16:40:32","date_gmt":"2026-02-08T16:40:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stories.j-proj.com\/ottawabelowzero\/?page_id=88"},"modified":"2026-02-27T00:59:12","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T00:59:12","slug":"ottawa-below-zero","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/stories.j-proj.com\/ottawabelowzero\/","title":{"rendered":"Ottawa Below Zero"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons alignwide has-border-color is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-0ff500b2 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-color:#e3eefd;border-width:7px;border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/stories.j-proj.com\/ottawabelowzero\/skating-around-ottawa\/\" style=\"background-color:#1b2a41\">Skating Around<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/stories.j-proj.com\/ottawabelowzero\/ottawa-pop-ups\/\" style=\"background-color:#1b2a41\">Winter Pop-Ups<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\" id=\"https:\/\/stories.j-proj.com\/wherethecityis\/\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/stories.j-proj.com\/ottawabelowzero\/winter-fits\/\" style=\"background-color:#1b2a41\">Winter Fits<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\" id=\"https:\/\/stories.j-proj.com\/ottawabelowzero\/\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/stories.j-proj.com\/ottawabelowzero\/cozy-eats\/\" style=\"background-color:#1b2a41\">Cozy Eats<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/stories.j-proj.com\/ottawabelowzero\/when-accidents-happen-inside-camp-fortunes-ski-patrol\/\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;background-color:#1b2a41;padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">A Day with Camp Fortune&#8217;s Ski Patrol<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-style-section-5 has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained is-style-section-5--1\" style=\"background-color:#9dbef7;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7ee84d44 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1032ea7566ec1eebad86b9731a60d53f\">WELCOME TO OBZ!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-379eac875d886d6786227e7bb3bc2bd7\">Ever wondered if winter could be enjoyable? What if, instead of freezing walks in the underpaved streets of Nepean, there could be more exciting ways to bear the icy weather? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5fefc4ec621f9d8578ae7838d308ae17\">From festive drinks to interesting venues and fun in the snow, we&#8217;re a team of dedicated local journalists exploring all the ins and outs of the winter season so you can be better prepared for the below-zero weather.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6f961aa20f5dade6e706abc52ab691bc\">We aim to uncover the hidden gems and national landmarks of central Ottawa, introducing a wintery flair to traditional beats. From need-to-knows, recreational activity ideas to unique local businesses, <em>Ottawa Below Zero <\/em>is every Ottawan\u2019s one-stop shop in finding the silver lining in any snow bank.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thecuriouscreature.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/canal.jpg\" alt=\"Cliff Palace, Colorado\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">You Gotta Read This! <\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/stories.j-proj.com\/ottawabelowzero\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/02\/DSC_4088-2-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stories.j-proj.com\/ottawabelowzero\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/02\/DSC_4088-2-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/stories.j-proj.com\/ottawabelowzero\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/02\/DSC_4088-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stories.j-proj.com\/ottawabelowzero\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/02\/DSC_4088-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stories.j-proj.com\/ottawabelowzero\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/02\/DSC_4088-2.jpg 1481w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.robertplantegreenhouses.com\/event-details\/3rd-annual-robert-plante-winter-market-2026-01-24-09-00\">third annual Robert Plante Winter Market<\/a> took place Jan. 24 and 25, featuring vibrant greenery, businesses from more than 150 local vendors and fresh floral scents that gave the space a cozy, tropical summer air.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Click here to read more!!<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>WELCOME TO OBZ! 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