We had our small wedding at the Orange Art Gallery and the venue was perfect.  The art on the walls…read moreadded a very nice dimension and the character of the building and terrace were enchanting.  The bar was flexible in meeting our desire of showcasing Canadian craft beer, wine and liquor and the bartenders were, as several guests commented, extremely nice and friendly yet professional and mixing a mean drink. Art on the walls also provided spectacular and unexpected backdrop for some of our best wedding photos.    We recommend Orange Art Gallery for small to medium weddings and other functions.

We were in Ottawa to attend a small wedding and this gallery was the venue. It was very charming…read moreand we enjoyed viewing the art as we mingled with other guests over champagne. If you are in the neighbourhood it is an interesting spot.

I attended a Friday night wedding at Orchard View on a beautiful May day. The grounds are stunning…read moreand while it's a bit out of the city, the signage is great and the drive is well worth it. There is no need to drive all over the city for photo options if your wedding is at Orchard View - there is a Gazebo, several bridges over beautiful water features, rock features with water falls, beautiful trees, and even inside the venue is spectacular! The food was also very good - we were treated to appetizers (the combination platter of cheeses was my favourite), drinks (non-alcoholic punch was really yummy for the dd), and a four course meal. The venue also offer a late night buffet option. The chandeliers inside the venue are beautiful are really add to the space. I would be very happy to attend another wedding here and also consider the venue myself if I weren't already married - maybe we will just get married again! One tip though - as a guest, don't be late - the design of this location makes it REALLY obvious if you are late!

This place is very beautiful! My sister had her wedding here back five years now and it was…read moreabsolutely gorgeous. The staff was very very very pleasant and wonderful to work with. They always ensure that my sister was happy for the most part, for a bride that's important. The venue itself was very elegant and it was in the summertime so the flowers were beautiful the trees were beautiful grass cut it was a gorgeous wedding. There was even animals :p The food itself was delicious! Was a three course meal and was fancy and scrumptious !! I very much enjoyed it ! The serving staff were very kind and polite! They often came over and offered champagne and wine. The one thing that makes it a 4star is the cost of having the wedding here was expensive as we all know Manotick is pricey ;p All in all great place.

I visited Le Belvedere last night for a wedding, and was very impressed with the setting and…read moreambiance. The building is at the top of a hill. Drivers take note: the road up Le Belvedere is basically a glorified dirt path. It was extremely steep and twisty. I cannot imagine what it would be like to drive through in the rain. Let's just say with drove with great caution! Also, be sure to keep a look out for the street signs because the GPS on my iPhone didn't recognize all of the tiny roads. Once you safely reach your destination, you will find a pretty building overlooking gorgeous trees and lakes as far as the eye can see! It was truly spectacular. The view alone is worth the trek up the hill! The building itself is a decent size. The wedding I attended was around 120 people and we all fit comfortably inside. There are massive windows showcasing the spectacular views, a bar, patio/deck space, and even a fire pit for those chilly nights. The food was good, as far as wedding food goes. I had grilled salmon with vegetables. The salmon itself was overcooked. The outside was actually crunchy, almost more like chicken than fish. However, the flavors were great and the presentation was very appealing. The drinks at the bar were very tasty and the bartenders were super friendly. All of the staff we encountered were very hospitable and helpful. It made the wedding experience very enjoyable, at least from a guest perspective! Overall, I would say, if you are willing to make the drive out, Le Belvedere is an excellent event destination.

I was here for a wedding. The views were fantastic, you can see for miles. In the autumn, the…read morecolours of the trees is majestic. The food I had here was wonderful. We had a summer salad with strawberries and pecans, and a healthy portion of peppercorn seasoned filet mignon. The speakers are as high quality as any urban night club. The sub woofers have ample power and there were over a dozen speakers pouring top quality sound onto the dancefloor. I think this is a great place to have a wedding. It was worth the approximately 60 minute drive from Ottawa. If you're driving, ask for directions before you go, the GPS satellites get poor reception up in these hills/mountains and all of the big 3 cell companies lose signal here at times.

What a great experience! It was so fun and scary!! It was extremely immersive. Dharma took great…read morecare of us!

I was introduced to this business as part of a group event, and loved it. And so, I brought my…read morefamily here to enjoy time together. We did an escape room. The details in each room are amazing. I screamed when the floor opened underneath us. We ended up in the dungeon up to our waists in murky polluted water. From there, two more rooms. Each room was challenging and it took team work to resolve. I have to add that the people have been amazing on both of my visits. Today we bumped into one of the owners who took time to spend with us, tell us about the path to 'today' and where his team is headed developmentally. From that experience I see why his staff are so customer oriented! Love it. I will be back again.

I was beyond impressed with JB Photography! Our three year old is a tough subject, always moving…read moreand a little camera shy, but Jennifer captured amazing candid moments of her, and was a pleasure to be around while she worked. We received the photos in less than 2 weeks and from the presentation of the package to the actual photos, we were delighted with the quality and whole experience. For what we were looking for, which was a natural, real photographic memory of our daughter, Jennifer was bang on.

I tried to give business to this local photo shop. Not happy with their service, completely waste…read moreof time to get there and they didn't try to help. Not recommended at all. Give your business to others.

I actually really appreciate this place. I always end up having to drive all the way from my 'hood…read moreto Kanata to pick up FedEx packages here, and the staff are always super friendly and efficient. They do a whole bunch of printing and design work here, and they've always got several jobs being done while I'm there like flyers and posters and they do speciality photo printing as well. I've done some photo printing here as well and it's always turned out super well! Their prices are fair, and the staff know what's going on - they offered me some tips and checked to be sure I was satisfied with the final versions. I saw some graphic design work being done also, so it's nice that you can get everything done in one spot. Tip: it's easy to drive by the place. It's in a strip mall just off Hazeldean and past the Shoppers.

I organized an axe throwing night for me and my friends. I was really impressed with their customer…read moreservice on the phone to book my event. They were very patient with me as I wasn't sure how many people would commit to the evening I selected. When I got there I was greeted with such friendly people that made our evening wonderful ! We had someone show us how to throw axes and organized games and a final tournament for us who was super friendly, and the bar service was also excellent. I recommend this place. It was my second time there. And I can't wait to go again !!

We booked in for a rehearsal dinner party. We had a blast and Malcom was a fantastic host. So…read morehelpful in teaching us and honing our technique. The atmosphere is amazing and the place smells like lumber (surprise!). The 6 of us played some games and loved it. Be aware it's warm in there and then it's physical activity!!

Had the opportunity to come here as an anniversary gift since I love anything to do with nature,…read moreand therefore had the chance to build my own mini succulent garden in a cute glass bowl! The instructor was clear, loud, gave great suggestions on how to decorate our bowls and also how to take care of them once we left. Solid music was played in the background and the people at our table were nice, friendly and rather helpful. Peering at everyone else's bowls gave me some inspiration and insight as to how I'd place my moss, stones and succulents but overall I think we all put our own unique take to our liking which turned out great! In the end we took photos by the Yaymaker banner and was handed a plastic bag to carry them home. Would recommend this as a cute and neat diy project to experience with a loved one.