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16 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Ottawa, Ontario

Updated June 14, 2023

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Because of their exoskeletons, insects can remain in a collection for hundreds of years if they’re well cared for.

A Massive Collection of Dead Insects Lives Inside Filing Cabinets in a Canadian Office

Growing since 1886, this taxonomic library is among the largest insect repositories in the world.
by Marc Fawcett-Atkinson
One of the courses at Atelier’s drive-through: tuna tataki.

This Restaurant Pivoted From Molecular Gastronomy to a 5-Course Drive-Through

A server squeegees the window, too.
by Darcy Rhyno

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