Ottawa's Home and Garden Show is back this weekend
It’s one of Ottawa’s top spring events.
Tens of thousands of people are expected to attend the Ottawa Home and Garden Show at the EY Centre this weekend. From new kitchens to bathrooms, homeowners are checking out the latest trends.
The show was cancelled the past two years due to COVID restrictions. This year, back for in-person attendance.
Some of the most popular booths are the ones demonstrating kitchen gadgets like Larry Dewdad’s Sumo Slicer.
"You get three blades, slice, coarse and fine," Dewdad says. "When the grandkids come over on Sunday’s let them put a couple of Oreo Cookies in there, or Smarties. They love it as a little topping on their ice cream."
With gas prices at record levels, electric bikes are getting a lot of attention.
"It’s vintage looking," said one show attendee. "It takes you back to the old Harley’s."
"Three ways to ride it. Throttle. Pedal assist. Or you could always just use your regular gearing," says Marc Cherry of Vintage Iron.
Graham Chabot of Seramikku Knives was here showing off his ceramic blades that even after slicing an apple 24 hours ago, it still wasn’t browning.
"Ceramic is chemically inert," says Chabot. "So there’s no chemicals in there that’s going to cause any reaction with the food.”
There are so many things here to see at the Home and Garden Show. From quirky gadgets to home renovation projects, even hot tubs. With 310 exhibits there’s something here for everyone.
"The whole concept behind it is so people could come on site, visit, see all the experts, get multiple quotes," show manager Robert Johnstone said. "Versus running around on the internet, going all over the place, calling multiple people."
There’s even exhibits which caters to pets.
"It’s a mobile pet photography studio," says Beth Alexander of Unleashed Pet Photography.
Most here have renovations on the mind, but others plan on spending their money elsewhere.
“I can tell you, home reno’s is probably taking a back seat to a vacation," attendee Tim Richardson said.
"Getting away and seeing something in the world, making memories again, is something we definitely need."
From vacations to staycations and renovations, Ottawa’s Home and Garden Show has it all.
Use code “CTV” when purchasing your tickets for $5 off regular ticket price.
CTVNews.ca Top Stories
India's foreign minister reacts to murder charges, claims Canada welcomes criminals
India's Foreign Affairs Minister accused Canada of welcoming criminals from his country in response to the RCMP's recent arrests in a homicide that has roiled tensions between the two countries.
15-year-old boy stabbed in Ottawa on Thursday dies
A 15-year old boy who was critically injured after a stabbing in Nepean on Thursday has died of his injuries, Ottawa's English public school board said Sunday.
Dash cam catches moment suspected drunk driver hits parked car, sends it careening into North Shore flower shop
Police say it’s fortunate no one was injured or killed in a collision at North Vancouver’s Park and Tilford shopping centre Saturday evening that sent one vehicle careening into a flower shop and another into a set of concrete barriers outside a Winners store.
Actor Bernard Hill, of 'Titanic' and 'Lord of the Rings,' has died at 79
Actor Bernard Hill, who delivered a rousing cry before leading his people into battle in 'The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King' and went down with the ship as the captain in 'Titanic,' has died.
'A tiny city:' Pro-Palestinian campus protesters organize for another week
Pro-Palestinian activists have set up tents at universities in Toronto, Ottawa, Vancouver and Montreal, following a wave of similar protests at campuses in the United States linked to the Israel-Hamas war.
Lawsuit against Meta asks if Facebook users have right to control their feeds using external tools
Do social media users have the right to control what they see — or don't see — on their feeds?
A Holocaust survivor will mark that history differently after the horrors of Oct. 7
This year's Holocaust Remembrance Day, which begins on Sunday evening in Israel, carries a heavier weight than usual for many Jews around the world.
Princess Anne lays wreath at Battle of Atlantic ceremony; honours late Queen
Princess Anne saluted Canadian veterans and current forces members and honoured her late mother during separate ceremonies Sunday in Victoria as she wrapped up a three-day British Columbia West Coast royal visit.
El Nino weakening doesn't mean cooler temperatures this summer, forecasters say
As Canadians brace themselves for summer temperatures, forecasters say a weakening El Nino cycle doesn’t mean relief from the heat.