The OVRH Journal

Brewing guides, recipes, and everyday rituals — inspired by life in the Ottawa Valley.

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Adventure Is Closer Than You Think

Adventure Is Closer Than You Think

Adventure Is Closer Than You Think Adventure doesn’t always mean booking a flight or climbing a mountain halfway across the world. Sometimes, it begins right outside your door. In the...

Adventure Is Closer Than You Think

Adventure Is Closer Than You Think Adventure doesn’t always mean booking a flight or climbing a mountain halfway across the world. Sometimes, it begins right outside your door. In the...

barron canyon

Hiking in the Parks of the Ottawa Valley

Hiking in the Parks of the Ottawa Valley Fresh Air, Forest Trails & The Perfect Cup of Coffee There’s something about hiking in the Ottawa Valley that feels different. At...

Hiking in the Parks of the Ottawa Valley

Hiking in the Parks of the Ottawa Valley Fresh Air, Forest Trails & The Perfect Cup of Coffee There’s something about hiking in the Ottawa Valley that feels different. At...

coffee

Why Coffee Tastes Better Outdoors

There’s something about drinking coffee outside that changes everything. The flavour feels fuller. The warmth feels deeper. Even the aroma seems stronger. While the beans and roast certainly matter, environment...

Why Coffee Tastes Better Outdoors

There’s something about drinking coffee outside that changes everything. The flavour feels fuller. The warmth feels deeper. Even the aroma seems stronger. While the beans and roast certainly matter, environment...

Coffee and Happiness: Why a Simple Cup Can Change Your Day

Coffee and Happiness: Why a Simple Cup Can Chan...

There’s a reason coffee feels like more than just a drink. For many of us, coffee marks the beginning of something — the start of the morning, a pause in...

Coffee and Happiness: Why a Simple Cup Can Chan...

There’s a reason coffee feels like more than just a drink. For many of us, coffee marks the beginning of something — the start of the morning, a pause in...

camping with tent and fire

Camping: Slowing Down and Living Outside for a ...

Camping Has a Way of Resetting Things Camping has a way of resetting things. When you step away from schedules, screens, and constant noise, life naturally slows down. Instead of...

Camping: Slowing Down and Living Outside for a ...

Camping Has a Way of Resetting Things Camping has a way of resetting things. When you step away from schedules, screens, and constant noise, life naturally slows down. Instead of...

Hiking trails

Exploring Ottawa Valley Hiking Trails: Where Na...

Hiking Trails The Ottawa Valley is defined by its landscape. Rolling hills, winding rivers, dense forests, and quiet backroads shape a region that invites exploration at any pace. Whether you’re...

Exploring Ottawa Valley Hiking Trails: Where Na...

Hiking Trails The Ottawa Valley is defined by its landscape. Rolling hills, winding rivers, dense forests, and quiet backroads shape a region that invites exploration at any pace. Whether you’re...