Meet the Maker: Ottawa Press and Publishing
$24.95
"Ottawa Rewind 2: More Curios And Mysteries" is as much a mystery as a history book. Whimsical and researched, it is the creative work of a restless and curios mind.
The sequel to Andrew King's much loved Ottawa Rewind has arrived and is filled with more entertaining stories about all things Ottawa.
Andrew has been seeking answers to questions like these since launching the popular website Ottawa Rewind in 2013. In Ottawa Rewind 2 Andrew has set out to discover the world's oldest maple tree, our very brewery, and what's up with that little island behind Parliament Hill. You'll have to pick up your very own copy to get all these answers!
Measures 6" x 9" / 135 pages
Author: Andrew King
Distributed by Ottawa Press and Publishing in Ottawa, ON.
2% of all sales will help to #CraftChange.
$ 29.95
From Vickie Lanthier comes Best Hikes: Ottawa Gatineau, a comprehensive guide to 50 of the best hiking trails around the nation’s capital.
Lanthier has organized the trails into ten categories and chosen her five favourites in each.
Want to know where the best waterfalls, towers, or accessible trails are? How about which trails are best for birders, geocaching, or hiking with your dog? Curious about where you can catch a spectacular sunrise? Or maybe you'd like to know where the nearest cozy coffee shop is located post-hike? Best Hikes offers the best scoop about hiking trails in the Ottawa region.
With extensive reports for each trail, you can pick your perfect hike. Two hours out and back or a twenty-minute loop? A challenging elevation or a marshland boardwalk? A vista or a beach as your destination?
Each trail report is accompanied by a map and a table of information that includes length, elevation, seasons, hours of operation, accessibility, services, and amenities. The maps also include a QR code that will take you to the trail manager’s site if you wish further information.
A long-overdue resource for hikers in Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec, Best Hikes: Ottawa-Gatineau will quickly become your favourite outdoor adventure guide.
Measures 192 pages, 8.5 X 5.5 X 0.06 in
Distributed by Ottawa Press and Publishing in Ottawa, ON.
$ 12.99
A notebook made for Ottawa natives and visitors alike, this one has beautiful colour scheme and grippy cover texture. The Ottawa Map notebook is functional and inspirational for all your writing needs.
Measures 5.25” x 8.25”, 54 pages, lined paper.
Made by I Like Maps in Montreal, Quebec.
$ 9.99
This vintage Ottawa map magnet heart is for that special person who loves Ottawa!
Whether Ottawa, Ontario is where you call home, where you fell in love, or if it just means something special to you or someone else, this heart magnet is an adorable added piece of decor for your fridge.
Size: 3" x 3"
Made using 0.020" flexible magnet
Made by Sadie and June in Ottawa, ON
$ 24.99
Version 2 now available!
Calling all coffee lovers of Ottawa, Ontario and Gatineau, QC! This 8x10" unframed fine art print is reproduced on beautiful thick matte card stock and made of recycled materials. It's the perfect art piece for any coffee lover's corner.
Featuring local Ottawa area coffees from Morning Owl, Cloud Forest, Art Of Bean, Ideal Coffee, Ottawa Valley Coffee, Six Nine Two, Ten Toes, Bobino Bagels, and Ottawa Bike Cafe.
Print size is 8" x 10" (20 x 25 cm).
Made by Ritual and Fern in Ottawa, Ontario.
Framed version comes in a handmade black wooden frame from Quebec. To get it framed - add the 8" x 10" size frame from the handmade frame collection by Le Cadre Urbain to your cart and we'll frame it for you!
$ 19.95
"Ottawa Rewind: A Book of Curios And Mysteries" is as much a mystery as a history book. Whimsical and researched, it is the creative work of a restless and curios mind.
Andrew King is an artist, cartoonist and detective. The detective part doesn’t get mentioned often, but Andrew is a history sleuth, someone who loves to solve historical mysteries. Where exactly is the first house built in Ottawa? Was there really a nuclear reactor once at Tunney’s Pasture? And what in the world happened to Ottawa’s once famous tiki bar at the Talisman Inn?
Andrew has been seeking answers to questions like these since launching the popular website Ottawa Rewind in 2013. In Ottawa Rewind Andrew has set out to find the location of shipwrecks in the Ottawa River, the playboy bunnies that once worked the Riverside Hotel in Vanier and every last Free Mason or Knight Templar symbol built into Canada’s Parliament Buildings.
Measures 6" x 9" / 137 pages
Author: Andrew King
Distributed by Ottawa Press and Publishing in Ottawa, ON.
$ 24.95
More and more people are discovering the joys of vacationing closer to home.
This book is a comprehensive guide to day-tripping around Eastern Ontario and the Outaouais, From the Mill of Kintail in Almonte and a great place to kayak in Renfrew to the log-palace splendour of Fairmont Le Chateau Montebello, the charming boutiques of Merrikville and a quite picnic spot near Rockland, this book is your go-to resource for travelling around the National Capital Region and beyond.
Starting from the base of the Peace Tower on Parliament Hill, the book is organized by distance, making it easy to plan any day trip - from a one-hour cycling excursion to a full-on car trek. Or use it to plan a theme trip - Girl's Day Out; Historic Taverns; Gardens of Eastern Ontario.
Author Laura Byrne Paquet has written the popular Ottawa Road Trips (https://ottawaroadtrips.com) blog since 2014, and these are her favourite local destinations.
Many are accessible to both cyclists and motorists.
None are more than 100 km away. All are worth the trip.
Measures 192 pages, 8.5 X 5.5 X 0.06 in
Distributed by Ottawa Press and Publishing in Ottawa, ON.
$ 29.95
In a city best known for politics, it’s easy to forget a fundamental fact — Ottawa is a river city. Home to three major rivers: the Ottawa River, the Rideau River, and the Gatineau River.
Author Adriana David has never forgotten. Whether paddling down the Ottawa, jogging along the Rideau, or admiring the view of the Gatineau, David is continuously amazed by the many rivers that flow through the National Capital Region and forever enthralled by the bridges that unite us...
Peruse stunning color photographs and discover the story behind each bridge
that connects the people and places of Ottawa and Gatineau along with the triumphs and tragedies embedded in stone and steel.
By Adriana David, Foreword by Ron Corbett.
Measures 8.5" x 10", 100 pages.
Distributed by Ottawa Press and Publishing in Ottawa, ON.
$ 29.95
More and more people are discovering the joys of vacationing closer to home.
Ottawa Road Trips: Your Weekend Getaway Guide is the essential travel guide to road-tripping around Ottawa. Where’s the best place to pitch a tent in Algonquin Park, and what hike is an absolute must? Can Peterborough be Canada’s best-kept tourism secret? (Yes!) Where can you stay in the Adirondacks? What about the Rideau Lakes? (We’re going to suggest the prettiest lakeside town in Ontario).
Ottawa Road Trips: Your Weekend Getaway Guide spotlights more than thirty, weekend destinations just waiting for you to discover. The guide is organized by distance, starting from the base of the Peace Tower on Parliament Hill, making it easy to plan your weekend getaways. From shopping in Ithaca to zip-lining in the Laurentians, you’ll know exactly where to go, where to shop, and where to stay.
Author Laura Byrne Paquet has written the popular and award-winning Ottawa Road Trips blog (ottawaroadtrips.com) since 2014. Ottawa Road Trips: Your Weekend Getaway Guide features some of Laura's favourite weekend-getaway destinations.
Measures 192 pages, 8.5 X 5.5 X 0.06 in
Distributed by Ottawa Press and Publishing in Ottawa, ON.
$ 29.95
From Vickie Lanthier comes Best Hikes: Ottawa Gatineau, a comprehensive guide to 50 of the best hiking trails around the nation’s capital.
Lanthier has organized the trails into ten categories and chosen her five favourites in each.
Want to know where the best waterfalls, towers, or accessible trails are? How about which trails are best for birders, geocaching, or hiking with your dog? Curious about where you can catch a spectacular sunrise? Or maybe you'd like to know where the nearest cozy coffee shop is located post-hike? Best Hikes offers the best scoop about hiking trails in the Ottawa region.
With extensive reports for each trail, you can pick your perfect hike. Two hours out and back or a twenty-minute loop? A challenging elevation or a marshland boardwalk? A vista or a beach as your destination?
Each trail report is accompanied by a map and a table of information that includes length, elevation, seasons, hours of operation, accessibility, services, and amenities. The maps also include a QR code that will take you to the trail manager’s site if you wish further information.
A long-overdue resource for hikers in Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec, Best Hikes: Ottawa-Gatineau will quickly become your favourite outdoor adventure guide.
Measures 192 pages, 8.5 X 5.5 X 0.06 in
Distributed by Ottawa Press and Publishing in Ottawa, ON.
$ 12.99
A notebook made for Ottawa natives and visitors alike, this one has beautiful colour scheme and grippy cover texture. The Ottawa Map notebook is functional and inspirational for all your writing needs.
Measures 5.25” x 8.25”, 54 pages, lined paper.
Made by I Like Maps in Montreal, Quebec.
$ 9.99
This vintage Ottawa map magnet heart is for that special person who loves Ottawa!
Whether Ottawa, Ontario is where you call home, where you fell in love, or if it just means something special to you or someone else, this heart magnet is an adorable added piece of decor for your fridge.
Size: 3" x 3"
Made using 0.020" flexible magnet
Made by Sadie and June in Ottawa, ON
$ 24.99
Version 2 now available!
Calling all coffee lovers of Ottawa, Ontario and Gatineau, QC! This 8x10" unframed fine art print is reproduced on beautiful thick matte card stock and made of recycled materials. It's the perfect art piece for any coffee lover's corner.
Featuring local Ottawa area coffees from Morning Owl, Cloud Forest, Art Of Bean, Ideal Coffee, Ottawa Valley Coffee, Six Nine Two, Ten Toes, Bobino Bagels, and Ottawa Bike Cafe.
Print size is 8" x 10" (20 x 25 cm).
Made by Ritual and Fern in Ottawa, Ontario.
Framed version comes in a handmade black wooden frame from Quebec. To get it framed - add the 8" x 10" size frame from the handmade frame collection by Le Cadre Urbain to your cart and we'll frame it for you!
$ 19.95
"Ottawa Rewind: A Book of Curios And Mysteries" is as much a mystery as a history book. Whimsical and researched, it is the creative work of a restless and curios mind.
Andrew King is an artist, cartoonist and detective. The detective part doesn’t get mentioned often, but Andrew is a history sleuth, someone who loves to solve historical mysteries. Where exactly is the first house built in Ottawa? Was there really a nuclear reactor once at Tunney’s Pasture? And what in the world happened to Ottawa’s once famous tiki bar at the Talisman Inn?
Andrew has been seeking answers to questions like these since launching the popular website Ottawa Rewind in 2013. In Ottawa Rewind Andrew has set out to find the location of shipwrecks in the Ottawa River, the playboy bunnies that once worked the Riverside Hotel in Vanier and every last Free Mason or Knight Templar symbol built into Canada’s Parliament Buildings.
Measures 6" x 9" / 137 pages
Author: Andrew King
Distributed by Ottawa Press and Publishing in Ottawa, ON.
$ 24.95
More and more people are discovering the joys of vacationing closer to home.
This book is a comprehensive guide to day-tripping around Eastern Ontario and the Outaouais, From the Mill of Kintail in Almonte and a great place to kayak in Renfrew to the log-palace splendour of Fairmont Le Chateau Montebello, the charming boutiques of Merrikville and a quite picnic spot near Rockland, this book is your go-to resource for travelling around the National Capital Region and beyond.
Starting from the base of the Peace Tower on Parliament Hill, the book is organized by distance, making it easy to plan any day trip - from a one-hour cycling excursion to a full-on car trek. Or use it to plan a theme trip - Girl's Day Out; Historic Taverns; Gardens of Eastern Ontario.
Author Laura Byrne Paquet has written the popular Ottawa Road Trips (https://ottawaroadtrips.com) blog since 2014, and these are her favourite local destinations.
Many are accessible to both cyclists and motorists.
None are more than 100 km away. All are worth the trip.
Measures 192 pages, 8.5 X 5.5 X 0.06 in
Distributed by Ottawa Press and Publishing in Ottawa, ON.
$ 29.95
In a city best known for politics, it’s easy to forget a fundamental fact — Ottawa is a river city. Home to three major rivers: the Ottawa River, the Rideau River, and the Gatineau River.
Author Adriana David has never forgotten. Whether paddling down the Ottawa, jogging along the Rideau, or admiring the view of the Gatineau, David is continuously amazed by the many rivers that flow through the National Capital Region and forever enthralled by the bridges that unite us...
Peruse stunning color photographs and discover the story behind each bridge
that connects the people and places of Ottawa and Gatineau along with the triumphs and tragedies embedded in stone and steel.
By Adriana David, Foreword by Ron Corbett.
Measures 8.5" x 10", 100 pages.
Distributed by Ottawa Press and Publishing in Ottawa, ON.
$ 29.95
More and more people are discovering the joys of vacationing closer to home.
Ottawa Road Trips: Your Weekend Getaway Guide is the essential travel guide to road-tripping around Ottawa. Where’s the best place to pitch a tent in Algonquin Park, and what hike is an absolute must? Can Peterborough be Canada’s best-kept tourism secret? (Yes!) Where can you stay in the Adirondacks? What about the Rideau Lakes? (We’re going to suggest the prettiest lakeside town in Ontario).
Ottawa Road Trips: Your Weekend Getaway Guide spotlights more than thirty, weekend destinations just waiting for you to discover. The guide is organized by distance, starting from the base of the Peace Tower on Parliament Hill, making it easy to plan your weekend getaways. From shopping in Ithaca to zip-lining in the Laurentians, you’ll know exactly where to go, where to shop, and where to stay.
Author Laura Byrne Paquet has written the popular and award-winning Ottawa Road Trips blog (ottawaroadtrips.com) since 2014. Ottawa Road Trips: Your Weekend Getaway Guide features some of Laura's favourite weekend-getaway destinations.
Measures 192 pages, 8.5 X 5.5 X 0.06 in
Distributed by Ottawa Press and Publishing in Ottawa, ON.
$ 4.99
Beware of the Great Canadian Cobra Chicken! Ready to fight at any given moment. Use caution when passing any group of geese for fear they will "Come At You!"
This sticker is a great way to show your Canadian pride while adding a little comedic flair to any surface. We guarantee these geese won't fight back…or your money back!
Sticker size is 4" x 3.75"
Made by Damn Fine Prints in Ottawa, Ontario.
$ 7.99
These patches can be put anywhere to show your Canadian pride! Stitch them onto jean jackets, hats, and backpacks!
Measures approx. 2.5" in diameter.
Designed by Red Canoe National Heritage Brands in Whitby, Ontario.
$ 10.00
Shopping for someone but not sure what to give them? Give them the gift of choice with a Maker House Co. gift card!
Gift cards will be e-mailed to the purchaser automatically after checkout, and you can forward the e-mail to your gift recipient, or print and mail it to them if you wish.
Gift cards can be redeemed in-store or online. Our gift cards have no additional processing fees or taxes.
Choose any denomination starting at $10! Email us at hello@makerhouse.com if you would like to request a custom amount.
$ 4.99
Decorate your water bottle, car or laptop with this retro Parks Canada decal.
This decal is durable for outdoor use as well.
Measurements: 4” tall
This item is part of Parks Canada official merchandise, meaning every purchase supports national parks, historic sites and marine conservation areas.
The merchandise program was created by Parks Canada to help raise awareness, appreciation and support for Parks Canada's ongoing efforts to protect and preserve our natural and historic treasures on behalf of current and future generations
Made by Parks Canada in Toronto, ON.
$ 19.99
Wear a piece of Canadian (and Ottawa) history!
The copper used for the maple leaf is the original copper which covered the roofs of Canada's Parliament Buildings from 1918 to 1996. Wear it proudly on your lapel or backpack. Measures approx. 3 cm.
This brooch is available on gold plated or pewter backing.
As these are handmade and made from recycled roofing, unique marks will appear on the copper of each pin.
Why don’t they come in red?
We get this question all the time! The rich patina on these pieces comes from decades of natural oxidation while the copper roof covered Canada’s Parliament Buildings for 78 years. Rather than altering this historic material, Under One Roof preserves its authentic character—keeping the same aged copper that has witnessed some of Canada’s most important moments. That means no artificial colouring, just genuine history in every piece. Enjoy this one-of-a-kind connection to Canada’s past!
Because this item is handcrafted, slight variations are to be expected and admired.
Sold individually.
Made by Under One Roof - a social enterprise in Ottawa, Ontario. Every item was crafted with the participation of persons with developmental disabilities.
You may also enjoy these other wonderful products from Under One Roof!
$ 24.99
The elusive House Hippo has been one of the most desired creatures for Canadian kids since the early 1990's and now you can finally own one!
House Hippos are notoriously shy and nocturnal and are good at taking care of themselves. They love to munch on potato chips (because who doesn't?) and forage for crumbs and bits of dropped food. Keeping cozy is a top priority so they tend to build themselves little nests made up of lint, fuzzy scraps and odd socks. In the wild hippos are notoriously aggressive but House Hippos are docile around humans. When placed on a bedside table they make excellent defenders against anything that makes strange sounds at night.
Confident Beginner and recommend it for ages 12 and up. Each kit envelope contains step-by-step photo illustrated instructions, paper pattern pieces, colour info care card, sheets of wool blend felt, pair of 7mm safety eyes, embroidery floss, needle and pins.
Stuffing is not included as the finished piece is easy to stuff using scraps of felt or fabric cut into small bits, cotton balls as well as traditional stuffing. It also helps keep the shipping cost much lower as it can travel Canada Post letter mail.
Not recommended for small children.
Finished Size: approx. 5" x 3" (13cm x 8cm)
Made by Rita Van Tassel Studio in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia
$ 19.99
Wear a piece of Canadian (and Ottawa) history!
The copper used for the maple leaf is the original copper which covered the roofs of Canada's Parliament Buildings from 1918 to 1996. Wear these copper earrings proudly! Measures approx. 1 cm.
These copper earrings are stainless steel with either gold or pewter plating.
As these are handmade and made from recycled roofing, unique marks will appear on the copper of each pin.
Because this item is handcrafted, slight variations are to be expected and admired.
Why don’t they come in red?
We get this question all the time! The rich patina on these pieces comes from decades of natural oxidation while the copper roof covered Canada’s Parliament Buildings for 78 years. Rather than altering this historic material, Under One Roof preserves its authentic character—keeping the same aged copper that has witnessed some of Canada’s most important moments. That means no artificial colouring, just genuine history in every piece. Enjoy this one-of-a-kind connection to Canada’s past!
*all earrings are final sale for hygienic reasons
Made by Under One Roof - a social enterprise in Ottawa, Ontario. Every item was crafted with the participation of persons with developmental disabilities.
You may also enjoy these other Under One Roof products!
$ 24.99
Printed in Ottawa, ON
| Sizing | Small | Medium | Large | X-Large |
| Chest Width | 50.8 cm | 53.3 cm | 55.9 cm | 58.4 cm |
| Length | 68.6 cm | 713.1 cm | 73.7 cm | 76.2 cm |
| Sleeve length from shoulder seam | 20.3 cm | 21 cm | 21.6 cm | 22.2 cm |
$ 4.99
Beware of the Great Canadian Cobra Chicken! Ready to fight at any given moment. Use caution when passing any group of geese for fear they will "Come At You!"
This sticker is a great way to show your Canadian pride while adding a little comedic flair to any surface. We guarantee these geese won't fight back…or your money back!
Sticker size is 4" x 3.75"
Made by Damn Fine Prints in Ottawa, Ontario.
$ 7.99
These patches can be put anywhere to show your Canadian pride! Stitch them onto jean jackets, hats, and backpacks!
Measures approx. 2.5" in diameter.
Designed by Red Canoe National Heritage Brands in Whitby, Ontario.
$ 10.00
Shopping for someone but not sure what to give them? Give them the gift of choice with a Maker House Co. gift card!
Gift cards will be e-mailed to the purchaser automatically after checkout, and you can forward the e-mail to your gift recipient, or print and mail it to them if you wish.
Gift cards can be redeemed in-store or online. Our gift cards have no additional processing fees or taxes.
Choose any denomination starting at $10! Email us at hello@makerhouse.com if you would like to request a custom amount.
$ 4.99
Decorate your water bottle, car or laptop with this retro Parks Canada decal.
This decal is durable for outdoor use as well.
Measurements: 4” tall
This item is part of Parks Canada official merchandise, meaning every purchase supports national parks, historic sites and marine conservation areas.
The merchandise program was created by Parks Canada to help raise awareness, appreciation and support for Parks Canada's ongoing efforts to protect and preserve our natural and historic treasures on behalf of current and future generations
Made by Parks Canada in Toronto, ON.
$ 19.99
Wear a piece of Canadian (and Ottawa) history!
The copper used for the maple leaf is the original copper which covered the roofs of Canada's Parliament Buildings from 1918 to 1996. Wear it proudly on your lapel or backpack. Measures approx. 3 cm.
This brooch is available on gold plated or pewter backing.
As these are handmade and made from recycled roofing, unique marks will appear on the copper of each pin.
Why don’t they come in red?
We get this question all the time! The rich patina on these pieces comes from decades of natural oxidation while the copper roof covered Canada’s Parliament Buildings for 78 years. Rather than altering this historic material, Under One Roof preserves its authentic character—keeping the same aged copper that has witnessed some of Canada’s most important moments. That means no artificial colouring, just genuine history in every piece. Enjoy this one-of-a-kind connection to Canada’s past!
Because this item is handcrafted, slight variations are to be expected and admired.
Sold individually.
Made by Under One Roof - a social enterprise in Ottawa, Ontario. Every item was crafted with the participation of persons with developmental disabilities.
You may also enjoy these other wonderful products from Under One Roof!
$ 24.99
The elusive House Hippo has been one of the most desired creatures for Canadian kids since the early 1990's and now you can finally own one!
House Hippos are notoriously shy and nocturnal and are good at taking care of themselves. They love to munch on potato chips (because who doesn't?) and forage for crumbs and bits of dropped food. Keeping cozy is a top priority so they tend to build themselves little nests made up of lint, fuzzy scraps and odd socks. In the wild hippos are notoriously aggressive but House Hippos are docile around humans. When placed on a bedside table they make excellent defenders against anything that makes strange sounds at night.
Confident Beginner and recommend it for ages 12 and up. Each kit envelope contains step-by-step photo illustrated instructions, paper pattern pieces, colour info care card, sheets of wool blend felt, pair of 7mm safety eyes, embroidery floss, needle and pins.
Stuffing is not included as the finished piece is easy to stuff using scraps of felt or fabric cut into small bits, cotton balls as well as traditional stuffing. It also helps keep the shipping cost much lower as it can travel Canada Post letter mail.
Not recommended for small children.
Finished Size: approx. 5" x 3" (13cm x 8cm)
Made by Rita Van Tassel Studio in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia
$ 19.99
Wear a piece of Canadian (and Ottawa) history!
The copper used for the maple leaf is the original copper which covered the roofs of Canada's Parliament Buildings from 1918 to 1996. Wear these copper earrings proudly! Measures approx. 1 cm.
These copper earrings are stainless steel with either gold or pewter plating.
As these are handmade and made from recycled roofing, unique marks will appear on the copper of each pin.
Because this item is handcrafted, slight variations are to be expected and admired.
Why don’t they come in red?
We get this question all the time! The rich patina on these pieces comes from decades of natural oxidation while the copper roof covered Canada’s Parliament Buildings for 78 years. Rather than altering this historic material, Under One Roof preserves its authentic character—keeping the same aged copper that has witnessed some of Canada’s most important moments. That means no artificial colouring, just genuine history in every piece. Enjoy this one-of-a-kind connection to Canada’s past!
*all earrings are final sale for hygienic reasons
Made by Under One Roof - a social enterprise in Ottawa, Ontario. Every item was crafted with the participation of persons with developmental disabilities.
You may also enjoy these other Under One Roof products!
$ 24.99
Printed in Ottawa, ON
| Sizing | Small | Medium | Large | X-Large |
| Chest Width | 50.8 cm | 53.3 cm | 55.9 cm | 58.4 cm |
| Length | 68.6 cm | 713.1 cm | 73.7 cm | 76.2 cm |
| Sleeve length from shoulder seam | 20.3 cm | 21 cm | 21.6 cm | 22.2 cm |
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