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Historical images are a window on our past. They provide an opportunity to take in the scene and build a story around what is being represented — or spark an interest in finding out the real story about what is going on. You can step back and enjoy the picture as a whole, or narrow your focus to look at specific details that others may miss. It is a moment in time that has been preserved for the future.

The vegetable season may soon be over, but there’s still plenty to discover in Canada’s Capital Greenbelt this fall. Check out these five unique farms, each with a distinctly local experience.

A few years ago, when we initially began to look at addressing the problem of unofficial trails in Gatineau Park, our thinking was to harmonize the needs and requests of Park users with the Park’s conservation mandate. So we created the Responsible Trail Management project.

It’s always a magical time to be in the capital during the fall. Everywhere you go you’re able to catch brilliant displays of colour as the leaves change. Fall Rhapsody is taking place from now until October 21st and you’ll be able to get some spectacular displays of colour around the city. Here are some of the views you can’t miss during Fall Rhapsody:

Summer is gradually giving way to fall in Canada’s Capital Region. And with it, come cooler days, brightly coloured leaves and harvest fruits and vegetables. Add these activities to your calendar, and experience the charms of the Capital Region this fall.

On September 18, the NCC Board of Directors met to discuss recent and upcoming projects. Here are some of the highlights presented in my Report on Activities.

A little over nine years ago, the NCC made a big leap in terms of Indigenous engagement when I was hired on as the first Aboriginal liaison officer. At the time, I believe the NCC was the only Crown corporation to have a person dedicated to engaging Aboriginal groups in the region, particularly the Anishinabe Algonquin First Nation communities. In time, I also took on the role of resident Indigenous elder.

The beautiful summer that we’ve been having has been perfect for outdoor activities. Now that summertime is coming to a close, here are three great activities that make for a fun end to the season. Why not make them a yearly tradition with your friends and family?

As our hot summer days become numbered, many of us are looking for opportunities to spend a little more time outdoors. Why not leave your air-conditioned office behind for the lunch hour and have a picnic? Here are our top spots for a lunch break picnic.

Every time I mention my work conducting road mortality surveys to family or friends, they always ask me, “So, what do you do, walk around and look for dead stuff?” This, in reality, isn’t far off. But the job comes with the rewards of a bright moment.