10 Must-Visit Ottawa Restaurants with Algonquin College Flair

Posted on Wednesday, May 15th, 2019

You gotta eat here! What better way to spend the summer than to check out amazing restaurants in your own community. Check out this list below to see which restaurants in Ottawa are worth visiting over the next couple months, and make sure you say hi to the Algonquin College grad at each one!

1. Strawberry Blonde Bakery

Strawberry Blonde Bakery

Photo: Futurpreneur

If you’re in the heart of Wellington West and looking for a delicious sweet treat, look no further than Strawberry Blonde Bakery. Go visit Claire Tomchishen, co-owner of Strawberry Blonde Bakery, who graduated from Algonquin College’s Baking and Pastry Arts program.

“The underlying philosophy behind Strawberry Blonde Bakery is to ensure that no person should have to compromise delicious food regardless of dietary choices or allergies.”

All of Strawberry Blonde Bakery’s items are vegan, gluten-free, and nut-free!

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Ishkodewan courtyard soon to bloom!

Posted on Tuesday, May 7th, 2019

Ishkodewan courtyardAfter months of being covered in snow, the Ishkodewan courtyard will soon be home to a garden of a thousand plants in bloom – from black-eyed Susan and chokecherry to rosy sedge and yellowwood poppy.

These are just to name of few of the flowers, shrubs, and trees that a group of Horticultural students are set to plant over the next several weeks in an act to transform the DARE District’s outdoor courtyard – the Ishkodewan – into the perfect place for any outdoor activity, from a wedding ceremony to a lunch-break meditation. Read more >

Food Truck Tuesdays return to campus!

Posted on Friday, May 3rd, 2019

The Merry Dairy Food TruckCheck out the schedule below to find out which food trucks are coming and when! They will be located just outside the E building from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm on the specified dates.

Food Trucks must have approval to be on campus. If you are a food truck interested in coming on campus, please contact 613-727-4723 ext. 7481. Read more >