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In-depth


The Ottawa Valley Just across the Ottawa River from Renfrew, Ont., is this picturesque Shawville farm, embodying for many the appeal of the Ottawa Valley: rolling fields, wooded hills and a deep cultural heritage.


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PORTRAIT A PLACE
Canada’s agricultural city
Join us as we explore what makes Ottawa Canada's largest agricultural economy. Includes "Rural evolution" and "Urban preservation" with sidebars on Farmers' Markets and community gardening.

TOURISM
Weekend warrior’s dash
Top 10 valley destinations for summer and fall.
Story by Lindsay Foss
Sidebar: Down in the Valley

ENVIRONMENT
Toxic solution
Sawyers lumber under new environmental policies.
Story by Ben Singer

ARCHAEOLOGY
Bones of contention
Algonquin artifacts are finally laid to rest.
Story by Katie Wallace

SOCIAL GEOGRAPHY
Standing legacy
Ghost towns preserve the Ottawa Valley’s rich history.
Photography by Paul Politis and text by Tobi McIntyre


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DEPARTMENTS

The knowledge toolbox
How to contribute to your community newspaper
By Jackie Wallace

Cartographer’s table
The Ottawa Valley Poster Map.

Archives
A slideshow of Ottawa’s early years.
By Jackie Wallace

Just the facts
Get the facts, stats and resources about the Ottawa Valley.
By Jackie Wallace

 

From the CG vault
Archives of past CG articles related to the Ottawa Valley

Re:sources
An information guide to stories in this issue

From the CG vault
Find stories, legends and tall tales about the Ottawa Valley.
By Jackie Wallace


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