Profiles of Canadians who visit Ottawa to attend the Remembrance Day

For nearly twenty years the Glebe Community has come together to put on a sale that attracts thousands of people each year. Within this picturesque Ottawa community, more than a dozen streets begin to crowd with locals and tourists who bargain playfully with the homeowners. This event is so BIG it can only be called one thing.

Ottawa is home to the largest urban Inuit population in Canada. The Ottawa X gives them a place to come together, share and celebrate their heritage.

Farmers' markets in Ottawa have become a staple of the city's urban mosaic, drawing large crowds with their atmosphere and fresh produce and offering an alternative to the large grocery chains that are dominant throughout Canada.

At the foot of the Thousand Islands on Lake Ontario, Amherst Island is a haven for bird watchers to catch migratory species during seasonal flights. But that's not all it has to offer. Here, photographer Ben Nelms captures a portrait of the island's other specialty: sheep farming.

On the edge of downtown Ottawa, just steps from the National Archives of Canada and Parliament, is a gully that leads to one of the city's hidden treasures. Traveling down its grassy slope, you can hear the rush of white water and soon see a short stretch of river that kayakers from all over the world come to paddle.

The Scottish clans of Canada filled Parliament Hill to show their colours in celebration of National Tartan Day on April 10, 2011. Among some of the first Voyageurs in Canada, the Scots have played an important role in shaping the nation. And with approximately 4.7 million Canadians claiming Scottish heritage, they continue to to this day. Immerse yourself in the celebration.

In Ottawa, the National Capital Commission is working with the city to make Canada's national capital more sustainable and bike friendly. Find out how.