Ottawa Rewind: A Book of Curios And Mysteries
$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.
Stamped Spoon Bookmark - One More Page
$21.95
Hold your place in the book you're reading with an adorable stamped spoon bookmark!
These antique, upcycled tea spoons have been hand-stamped, bent and made new again.
Made by Infinite Purpose Jewelry in Ottawa, Ontario.
Because this item is handcrafted, slight variations are to be expected and admired.
Wood Veneer Bookmark
from $6.95
Calling all book lovers! These lovely wood veneer bookmarks will add a natural touch to your books, and hold your place with ease.
Dimensions: 5.5" long x 1.5" wide (6.5" x 2" in sleeve)
Made by Foreste in Montreal, QC.
This item is handcrafted, slight variations are to be expected and admired.
Great Canadian Cottage Puzzle Book
$18.95
Perfect for long afternoons and rainy days, The Great Canadian Cottage Puzzle Book is packed with family fun: word searches, crosswords, word ladders, quizzes and much more. Puzzles feature Canadian clues and use Canadian spelling and references. With trivia, unique Canadian place names, and tips to make the most of a cottaging day, The Great Canadian Cottage Puzzle Book is a must for every Canadian family.
378 pages of puzzle fun
Measures approx 9" x 7.75" x 1"
Made by Harper Collins in Toronto, ON
Sloth Bookmark
from $9.95
The Booksloth, ridiculously cute, is waiting to hang out with you. The perfect reading partner, they don’t bother you and they keep your spot.
Added bonus each sloth comes with a Booksloth sticker, perfect for your waterbottle, laptop or notebook.
Made by N Product in Ottawa, Ontario.
This item is handcrafted, slight variations are to be expected and admired. There may be variations in color.
Colouring Our Drums Colouring Book
$12.95
We are all born to the beat of a drum, it is within us. Our drum beat is what leads us to find our own path through our journey in life. - Doug Horne, Coast Salish
Colour the drums of the Indigenous people of the Pacific Northwest and find your own creative rhythm. Engage the Northwest Coast culture and tradition through 32 drawings by First Nations and Native American artists. Features the indigenous art work of over 20 contributing artists.
Printed in Canada using non-toxic, vegetable based ink, and water based coating on paper sourced from sustainable forests.
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32 pages; measures 8.5" x 11"
Contributing Artists Allan Weir, Haida Chad Leon, Coast Salish Corey Bulpitt, Haida Corey W. Moraes, Tsimshian Doug Horne, Coast Salish Dylan Thomas, Coast Salish Ernest Swanson, Haia Francis Horne Sr., Coast Salish Fraser Williams, Haida Gordon White, Haida Jared Kane, Tlingit Joe Wilson-Sxwaset, Coast Salish Kwiaahwah Jones, Haida lessLIE, Coast Salish Maynard Johnny Jr., Coast Salish, Kwakwaka'wakw Mervin Windsor, Haisla, Heiltsuk Mike Dangeli, Nisga'a, Tlingit, Tsimshian Morgan Green, Tsimshian Paul Windsor, Haisla, Heiltsuk Ryan Cranmer, Namgis Simone Diamond, Coast Salish Stan Hunt, Kwakwaka'wakw Terry Starr, Tsimshian Trevor Angus, Gitxsan William Wasden Jr., Namgis
Native Northwest products are guided by the following principles:
- 100% of the art featured on Native Northwest products is designed by Indigenous artists
- All artists have provided consent and contractual permission for their art to be featured on Native Northwest products
- Artist names are acknowledged on all product packaging
- Cultural traditions are honoured by acknowledging cultural affiliation on product packaging
- Artists are paid fairly in fees and royalties
Made by Native Northwest in Vancouver, British Columbia
Ottawa Road Trips: Your 100-km Getaway Guide Book
$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.
1-Minute Crosswords: 250 Puzzles for Everyone
$14.99
Carry your favourite puzzle in your pocket!
Steal a minute for some quick, on-the-go fun! Enjoy 250 mini crosswords in a range of difficulties, organized from easy to hard, and written for Canadians of all ages. Start off with a warm-up puzzle, then move on to more challenging ones—including word scrambles. Grab a pencil and make the most of every minute!
336 pages of puzzle fun
Measures approx 11.73 x 15.24 cm
Made by Dan Liebman and Duncan McKenzie in Ontario
This Is That: Travel Guide To Canada
$19.95
From the creators of CBC radio's This is That; Pat Kelly, Chris Kelly and Peter Oldring. From CBC Radio's most beloved satirical comedy team comes This is That: Travel Guide to Canada, a hilariously outrageous parody of the travel guide genre and what it means to visit Canada. Searching for a weekend away with the kids? This is That: Travel Guide to Canada will teach you how to navigate the twelve petting zoos of Etobicoke and how to avoid pickpockets in Kamloops. Planning your summer holiday? Keep in mind that the city of Brandon, Manitoba, is closed for annual maintenance between July 12 and August 19 and that tipping your server in Swift Current is offensive. Presented in the familiar casing of a traditional travel guidebook, à la Lonely Planet or Rough Guide, This is That: Travel Guide to Canada takes readers on a farcical - and unbelievable - journey from coast to coast to coast to coast to coast. This faux guide also includes essential travel tips, such as useful Canadian phrases to locate the bathroom, best places to portage, and most spectacular malls above sea level.
This guide aims to help those unaccustomed to life in Canada discover the majesty of what the Internet calls:
“One of North America’s Top Three Must-Visit Nations."
Measures 5.25 x 8" / 142 pages / Paperback
Distributed by Raincoast Books from Richmond, British Columbia.
Canada to Colour Colouring Book
$18.99
From Newfoundland to British Columbia and everywhere in between, this colouring book will transport you all over Canada. Grab the National Park of Canada colouring book to complete the set.
Measures 30 cm x 20 cm x 1 cm, 128 pages
Designed by Paul Covello and Leor Boshi, illustrators and designers from Toronto, Ontario.
National Parks of Canada Colouring Book
$18.99
Colour your way through Canada’s stunning and beloved national parks, including Gros Morne, Fundy, Point Pelee, Jasper, Banff, Auyuittuq, Ivvavik and Pacific Rim. Grab the Canada to Colour colouring book to complete the set.
Measures 30 cm x 20 cm x 1 cm, 128 pages
Made by Leor Boshi, an illustrator and designer from Toronto, Ontario.
Stamped Spoon Bookmark - Fell Asleep Here
$21.95
Hold your place in the book you're reading with an adorable stamped spoon bookmark!
These antique, upcycled tea spoons have been hand-stamped, bent and made new again.
Made by Infinite Purpose Jewelry in Ottawa, Ontario.
Because this item is handcrafted, slight variations are to be expected and admired.
Loon Bookmark
$1.95
Now you can enjoy a beautiful piece of indigenous art wherever you please!
This "Loon" bookmark features a loon basking in the waves as a rainbow glows overhead and was designed by Ojibway artist Mark Jacobson. "Loons bring the spirit of beauty, peace and sharing to our people."
"It is our Creator's vision that we fulfill this destiny." - Mark Jacobson.
2" x 6.5" bookmark
Native Northwest products are guided by the following principles:
- 100% of the art featured on Native Northwest products is designed by Indigenous artists
- All artists have provided consent and contractual permission for their art to be featured on Native Northwest products
- Artist names are acknowledged on all product packaging
- Cultural traditions are honoured by acknowledging cultural affiliation on product packaging
- Artists are paid fairly in fees and royalties
Made by Native Northwest in Vancouver, British Columbia.
21 Things You May Not Know About The Indian Act
$19.95
#1 National Bestseller Based on a viral article, 21 Things You May Not Know About the Indian Act is the essential guide to understanding the legal document and its repercussion on generations of Indigenous Peoples, written by a leading cultural sensitivity trainer. Since its creation in 1876, the Indian Act has shaped, controlled, and constrained the lives and opportunities of Indigenous Peoples, and is at the root of many enduring stereotypes.
Bob Joseph's book comes at a key time in the reconciliation process, when awareness from both Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities is at a crescendo. Joseph explains how Indigenous Peoples can step out from under the Indian Act and return to self-government, self-determination, and self-reliance - and why doing so would result in a better country for every Canadian. He dissects the complex issues around truth and reconciliation, and clearly demonstrates why learning about the Indian Act''s cruel, enduring legacy is essential for the country to move toward true reconciliation.
Measures 7.91 X 5.43 X 0.51 in / 160 pages / Paperback
Distributed by Raincoast Books from Richmond, British Columbia.
Ottawa Rewind 2: More Curios And Mysteries
$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.
Owl Bookmark
$1.95
Now you can enjoy a beautiful piece of indigenous art wherever you please! This fun little owl bookmark is waiting to help mark your page.
Designed by Coast Salish artist Simone Diamond.
“I create art that connects me to my family, our traditions and our spirit of continuity.” - Simone Diamond
2" x 6.5" bookmark
Native Northwest products are guided by the following principles:
- 100% of the art featured on Native Northwest products is designed by Indigenous artists
- All artists have provided consent and contractual permission for their art to be featured on Native Northwest products
- Artist names are acknowledged on all product packaging
- Cultural traditions are honoured by acknowledging cultural affiliation on product packaging
- Artists are paid fairly in fees and royalties
Made by Native Northwest in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Ottawa Road Trips: Your Weekend Getaway Guide Book
$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.
Urban Wolf Bookmark
$1.95
Now you can enjoy a beautiful piece of indigenous art wherever you please! This fun little urban wolf bookmark is waiting to help mark your page.
Designed by Coast Salish, Kwakwaka'wakw artist Maynard Johnny, Jr.
"My passion is to share Coast Salish art with my family, community and beyond. I am very touched when passing down this cultural legacy to my grandchildren." - Maynard Johnny, Jr.
2" x 6.5" bookmark
Native Northwest products are guided by the following principles:
- 100% of the art featured on Native Northwest products is designed by Indigenous artists
- All artists have provided consent and contractual permission for their art to be featured on Native Northwest products
- Artist names are acknowledged on all product packaging
- Cultural traditions are honoured by acknowledging cultural affiliation on product packaging
- Artists are paid fairly in fees and royalties
Made by Native Northwest in Vancouver, British Columbia.
The Pink Flamingos Colouring Book
$15.95
A very pink coloring book with a lot of flamingos!
The Flamingos are going on a road trip! Synchronized swimming and pedal boat rides, they enjoy the summer by the water. Fall is the time to get ready for school, a little dancing in the rain and getting dressed up for Halloween. When winter arrives, they practice their favorite sports, alpine skiing and snowmobiling and getting the Christmas lights ready. And let’s not forget when spring comes around, it’s Rosie's birthday!
Colour away with the Haida Colouring Pencils by Native Northwest.
Size: 8 x 8 inches (20.32 cm x 20.32 cm), 18 pages
Made by Amelie Legault in Montreal, Quebec
Hummingbird Bookmark
$1.95
Now you can enjoy a beautiful piece of indigenous art wherever you please! This fun little hummingbird bookmark is waiting to help mark your page.
Designed by Bella Bella artist Ben Houstie.
"Art is my language and an expression of who I am and where I come from. Sharing my culture helps to honour and preserve it." - Ben Houstie
2" x 6.5" bookmark
Native Northwest products are guided by the following principles:
- 100% of the art featured on Native Northwest products is designed by Indigenous artists
- All artists have provided consent and contractual permission for their art to be featured on Native Northwest products
- Artist names are acknowledged on all product packaging
- Cultural traditions are honoured by acknowledging cultural affiliation on product packaging
- Artists are paid fairly in fees and royalties
Made by Native Northwest in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Indigenous Relations - Insights, Tips & Suggestions to Make Reconciliation a Reality
$19.95
A timely sequel to the bestselling 21 Things You May Not Know About the Indian Act - and an invaluable guide for anyone seeking to work more effectively with Indigenous Peoples.
We are all treaty people. But what are the everyday impacts of treaties, and how can we effectively work toward reconciliation if we're worried our words and actions will unintentionally cause harm?
Hereditary chief and leading Indigenous relations trainer Bob Joseph is your guide to respecting cultural differences and improving your personal relationships and business interactions with Indigenous Peoples. Practical and inclusive, Indigenous Relations interprets the difference between hereditary and elected leadership, and why it matters; explains the intricacies of Aboriginal Rights and Title, and the treaty process; and demonstrates the lasting impact of the Indian Act, including the barriers that Indigenous communities face and the truth behind common myths and stereotypes perpetuated since Confederation.
Indigenous Relations equips you with the necessary knowledge to respectfully avoid missteps in your work and daily life, and offers an eight-part process to help business and government work more effectively with Indigenous Peoples - benefitting workplace culture as well as the bottom line. Indigenous Relations is an invaluable tool for anyone who wants to improve their cultural competency and undo the legacy of the Indian Act.
Bob Joseph, founder of Indigenous Corporate Training Inc., has provided training on Indigenous relations since 1994. As a certified Master Trainer, Bob has assisted both individuals and organizations in building Indigenous relations. His Canadian clients include all levels of government, Fortune 500 companies, financial institutions, including the World Bank, small and medium-sized corporate enterprises, and Indigenous Peoples. He has worked internationally for clients in the United States, Guatemala, Peru, and New Caledonia in the South Pacific. Bob Joseph is an Indigenous person, or more specifically a status Indian, and is a member of the Gwawaenuk Nation. The Gwawaenuk is one of the many Kwakwaka’wakw tribes located between Comox and Port Hardy on Vancouver Island and the adjacent mainland of British Columbia. He comes from a proud potlatch family and is an initiated member of the Hamatsa Society. As the son of a hereditary chief, he will one day, in accordance with strict cultural laws, become a hereditary chief.
Measures 8.8 X 5.11 X 0.51 in / 208 pages / Paperback
Distributed by Raincoast Books from Richmond, British Columbia.
Coffee - Jumbo Magnetic Bookmark
$8.95
Read and Plan with your very own Coffee Cup magnetic bookmark! With the use of magnets, the bookmark is able to clip over your page and stay where you last left it. It does a great job at cheering you on through any daily planning or book reading. Designed, printed, hand-made, and assembled with lots of love!
Created using photo stock and thin magnet, these vibrant bookmarks are just the right thickness to ensure they securely keep their spot while not damaging the pages in your book. Each bookmark has a designed front and back as seen in photos. It is a perfect companion while reading!
Magnetic bookmarks are not just for reading or planning! They are also great for: party and wedding favors, textbooks for studying, or recipe holders!
Material: Durable photo stock paper + Magnetic squares
Made by Craftedvan in Vancouver, BC
Best Hikes: Ottawa-Gatineau
$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.
Brown Sugar Bubble Tea - Jumbo Magnetic Bookmark
$8.95
Read and Plan with your very own Bubble Tea magnetic bookmark! With the use of magnets, the bookmark is able to clip over your page and stay where you last left it. It does a great job at cheering you on through any daily planning or book reading. Designed, printed, hand-made, and assembled with lots of love!
Created using photo stock and thin magnet, these vibrant bookmarks are just the right thickness to ensure they securely keep their spot while not damaging the pages in your book. Each bookmark has a designed front and back as seen in photos. It is a perfect companion while reading!
Magnetic bookmarks are not just for reading or planning! They are also great for: party and wedding favors, textbooks for studying, or recipe holders!
Material: Durable photo stock paper + Magnetic squares
Made by Craftedvan in Vancouver, BC
