Walk This Way: CBC Ottawa series brings life to your daily walks

Over the last year, chances are you picked up new hobbies and added new habits to your routine. Andthere's a decent chance the trusty neighbourhood walk one of ourfew consistent outlets for physicalexercise and mental stimulation is starting to feel a bit stale.

Well, this series will help you revitalizeyour daily walks.

Come back tothis page forCBC Ottawa's curated neighbourhood strolls designed to give you new insight into the streetsyou've been exploringallthese months.

Stittsville

• Take a stroll through the streets of Stittsville

Walk This Way: Get a glimpse of history in Stittsville

3 years ago

Duration 2:25

Local historian Barbara Bottriell took CBC News on a walk through Stittsville, pointing out a historic hotel with a grim backstory, a former rail line and a flower shop in a former bank vault.

Walk This Way: Discover the working-class history of Mechanicsville

3 years ago

Duration 5:24

Local history writer Dave Allston showed CBC Ottawa around Mechanicsville, pointing out historic homes, a former shantytown, and a park with a dark history.

Mechanicsville

• Explore the working-class roots of Mechanicsville

Walk This Way: Take a tour of Centretowns murals

3 years ago

Duration 3:45

Kimberley Dawkins, with public art festival House of Paint, showed CBC News around Centretowns murals some of which are tucked away in the neighbourhoods nooks and crannies.

Centretown

• Get the story behind Centretown's murals, while you still can

Walk This Way: Explore Franco-Ontarian history in Vanier

3 years ago

Duration 3:58

Lifelong Vanier resident Suzanne Lpine showed CBC Ottawa around the neighbourhood by bike, exploring the areas religious, municipal and cultural history.

Vanier

• Pedal your way through Vanier's Franco-Ontarian history