It’s one in all Ottawa’s prime spring occasions.
Tens of hundreds of persons are anticipated to attend the Ottawa Residence and Backyard Present on the EY Centre this weekend. From new kitchens to bogs, owners are trying out the newest traits.
The present was cancelled the previous two years on account of COVID restrictions. This 12 months, again for in-person attendance.
A few of the hottest cubicles are those demonstrating kitchen devices like Larry Dewdad’s Sumo Slicer.
“You get three blades, slice, coarse and fantastic,” Dewdad says. “When the grandkids come over on Sunday’s allow them to put a few Oreo Cookies in there, or Smarties. They like it as just a little topping on their ice cream.”
With gasoline costs at document ranges, electrical bikes are getting lots of consideration.
“It’s classic wanting,” stated one present attendee. “It takes you again to the previous Harley’s.”
“3 ways to journey it. Throttle. Pedal help. Or you could possibly all the time simply use your common gearing,” says Marc Cherry of Classic Iron.
Graham Chabot of Seramikku Knives was right here exhibiting off his ceramic blades that even after slicing an apple 24 hours in the past, it nonetheless wasn’t browning.
“Ceramic is chemically inert,” says Chabot. “So there’s no chemical compounds in there that’s going to trigger any response with the meals.”
There are such a lot of issues right here to see on the Residence and Backyard Present. From quirky devices to dwelling renovation initiatives, even sizzling tubs. With 310 displays there’s one thing right here for everybody.
“The entire idea behind it’s so folks may come on website, go to, see all of the consultants, get a number of quotes,” present supervisor Robert Johnstone stated. “Versus working round on the web, going in every single place, calling a number of folks.”
There’s even displays which caters to pets.
“It’s a cell pet images studio,” says Beth Alexander of Unleashed Pet Images.
Most right here have renovations on the thoughts, however others plan on spending their cash elsewhere.
“I can inform you, dwelling reno’s might be taking a again seat to a trip,” attendee Tim Richardson stated.
“Getting away and seeing one thing on the earth, making recollections once more, is one thing we positively want.”
From holidays to staycations and renovations, Ottawa’s Residence and Backyard Present has all of it.
Use code “CTV” when buying your tickets for $5 off common ticket value.