Lots to See: Shows, Expos and Fairs in early 2009

For all of you interested in checking out the latest and greatest in home renovations and green living, there are a number of great events coming to Ottawa in the next few months...

Starting on Jan 23rd, the 8th annual Home Renovation Show will be taking place at Lansdowne Park. This three day event (Friday to Sunday) will feature interior designers, professional renovators, local building experts and hundreds of companies exhibiting their products and services. It should be a great time to dream up or finalize your reno ideas. Tickets are selling for $10, but you can get them at a discount online.

Later on in March, Lansdowne Park will host another event: the Ottawa Go Green Expo. This two day even is billed as one where "people can shop green, learn green, eat green and live green." It swill feature over 250 exhibitors, free seminars and local celebrities. Attendees can expect to be immersed in green living, home and gardening, organic cooking, food sampling, green fashion, recreation, eco-tourism, transportation, health and wellness and much more. The expo will be held on March 21st and 22nd and full details can be found here.

Finally, on April 18th the 6th annual Ottawa Eco-Stewardship Fair will be held in the RA Centre (at 2351 Riverside Drive). This locally organized event will feature Ottawa area products, services and programs. The Fair is an opportunity for the public to find out how to save money, improve health & help the planet all under the same roof.

Have you been to these events in the past? Do you know of other events happening in or around Ottawa? Let us know!