Humm Online Exclusives - August 2014

Lollygagging Around Westport: An Ottawa Valley Day Trip

Our own Rona Fraser put a call out on Facebook earlier this summer for reader suggestions of great places in the Valley to relax. Inspired by this note from Steve Scanlon, she decided to head to Westport:
"We in Westport boast 3, (count 'em... 3) ice cream shops (one even serving a homemade soft ice cream); a wonderful music venue with wonderful food and an outside patio (The Cove); a great teahouse/bakery that includes a bookstore; 2 galleries; The Rox Rock Shop; not to mention all the lovely shops to visit — all within walking distance — and an 800-acre park and a picturesque marina... with boats in it..."

Read all about this Westport Day Trip and view the photo gallery.

If you're generally interested in taking day trips around the Valley, take a peek at our Ottawa Valley Day Trips page for some highlights across the region.

Speaking Volumes

The Valley is rich in literary resources, including fantastic community libraries. Area librarians are contributing articles for our new Speaking Volumes column — and suggesting reading lists that we feature online.

In August 2014 our featured librarian is from Carleton Place. Meriah Caswell offers her current favourite summer reads for kids and adults.

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