Inside Ottawa – Nov. 21, 2020 Edition

#HeyCowISeeYouNow

Looking for a home east of Ottawa? You might bump into a painted cow or two along the way.

Designed to add some colour to the landscape between Embrun and Casselman, where several homebuilders are currently active, the cows can be seen in front of businesses, farms and residences.

One stop is the community of Russell, where you’ll find Russell Trails by Tartan Homes and Corvinelli Homes. Another is Embrun, where Valecraft Homes, SACA Homes and Melanie Construction are also building communities.

As for the cows, they are a tribute to this year’s cancelled St. Albert Curd Festival. For a list of cow locations, visit festivaldelacurd.ca

eQ Homes matching Make-a-Wish donations

eQ Homes is sponsoring a special child through Make-a-Wish Eastern Ontario’s 24 Days of Wishes Campaign to help create a life-changing wish for a child with a critical illness.

Until December 5, your gift will go twice as far because eQ Homes is matching every donation in an effort to reach their goal of $10,000. Visit eqhomes.ca/eqmakeawish

Now open! Promenade by Mattamy Home

The grand opening of Promenade was a virtual success!

The launch took place online, and thanks to an overwhelming response, every appointment time was booked.

This new Barrhaven community offers a variety of townhomes and condominium suites and it is located close to highway access as well as the many convenient shops and dining areas of Barrhaven.

If you would like to stay up to date on what’s happening at Promenade, register with Mattamy Homes to get on the list by visiting mattamyhomes.com

See you next year, golfers!

The eQuinelle Golf Course is now closed for the season, but you’re still encouraged to reach out to the eQ Homes sales team to learn more about this award-winning community located in Kemptville.
Visit eqhome.ca

We’ve got you covered

Earlier this month, Jessica Schultz, Zibi’s Marketing and Events Specialist, enjoyed a copy of the November 7 issue of New Home and Condo Guide which featured Zibi on the cover.

I took in the views during our socially responsible visit so I could share them with you. For all the latest details about this exciting community, visit the Zibi website at zibi.ca

Pyjama Patrol comes to Cardel Homes

The Cardel Homes’ team believes no child, no matter what age, should go to bed without a warm pair of pyjamas.
To help make bedtime better, you can donate a new, warm pair of pyjamas until December 20.
To find out more, visit www.pyjamapatrol.com

Christmas tree farm listings

The Log Farm
670 Cedarview Road

Nov.21 & 28, 10am to 2pm
Christmas Farmers’ Market In the market you will find a variety of local vendors with lots of great gift ideas and food items. Make sure to check out the quaint little farm gift shop where you can purchase locally home-crafted items along with preserves, farm fresh eggs, Log farm maple syrup and so much more.

Nov. 29 to Dec. 23
Christmas at the Farm Visit this hidden gem for pre-cut Christmas trees, a quaint little farm gift shop, and friendly barnyard animals. Take a peek into Santa’s workshop and drop your letters to Santa in the North Pole Express mailbox (don’t forget the return address for a letter back from the big guy). You can enjoy warm drinks around the fire while listening to Christmas music.

Saunders Farm
7893 Bleeks Road, Munster

Nov. 28 to Jan. 3, 2021
Drive Through Light
and Sound Show A Country Christmas Drive-Through experience through the beautiful 180-year-old family farm and forest. Join Mazey, the young sapling, along the route as she explores the farm in search of her own Christmas star.

Sat/Sun Nov.28 to Dec. 20
A Country Christmas Daytime With lots of outdoor open air attractions, including pre-cut Christmas trees, hedge mazes, wagon rides, Christmas displays, Farm Shop and a new local vendor market featuring 20 vendors!

MacGowan’s Christmas Tree Farm
4611 Mohr’s Road, Ottawa

Open Weekends
Visit the farm and cut down your own real tree, take a wagon ride, shop for ornaments or tree stands, and enjoy the hot chocolate and cookies. If you can’t make it out, they offer online shopping with curb-side pick up or delivery.

Saunders Olde Maple Lane Farm
2452 York’s Corners Road, Edwards

Weekends Nov. 28 to Dec. 20
Christmas Village Enjoy an hour-long outdoor adventure that includes a tractor drawn sleigh ride to the Christmas Village where you can explore, play games, sing songs and warm up by the fire, a socially distanced visit with Santa Claus himself, a visit with the farm animals and the purchase of a fresh-cut tree or Farm Shop treats.

Briggs Tree Farm
4075 Rockdale Road, Navan

Daily until Dec. 23
Enjoy a walk in the 100-acre woods. Cut your own spruce, balsam or scotch pine tree and choose a natural Christmas wreath. The Antiques Barn and Christmas Shop offers a wonderful selection of Christmas ornaments, decorations, books, linens and more.

Fallowfield Tree Farm
6100 Fallowfield Road, Stittsville

Daily until Dec. 24
Choose and cut our own Christmas Tree, Choose it and have it cut for you, or select a freshly cut tree. Weekend activities may include tractor sleigh rides, warm drinks, a bonfire and lots of room for the kids in or with you to burn off some energy.

Cedar Hill Christmas Tree Farm
951 8th Concession South, Pakenham

Daily until Dec. 24
Looking for a tree or two? There are beautiful cut-your-own and freshly cut trees at this farm in a range of varieties. Also offered are handmade wreaths, delicious food and drinks, family activities including a sliding hill, tractor drawn sleigh rides, and more.

Hillcrest Tree Farm
7357 Fourth Line Road,​North Gower

Daily Starting Nov. 28
At Hillcrest Tree Farm, you can choose and cut your own Christmas Tree from a variety of fir, spruce and pine trees, planted and pruned by hand.​ Visit the indoor forest for pre-cut Fraser firs and a beautiful selection of wreaths

Ian’s Adventure Park and Tree Farm
804 Richmond Road, Carleton Place

Wednesday to Sunday
Enjoy a hayride to the fields and cut your own Christmas tree or choose from a large selection of fresh pre-cut trees, visit Santa in his workshop for some socially distanced photos, there are mazes, a Candy Cane Lane alight at night with thousands of Christmas lights, hiking trails, skating rinks and sliding hills. On the weekends you can also visit the Petting Zoo.