Organizers say this year’s edition was bolstered by good weather as well as several acts that drew capacity crowds.
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The Conference Board of Canada expects the exposure from the capital's Canada 150 celebrations to contribute to higher visitor volumes for years to come
Canadian Heritage said only 6,000 people attended the noon-hour show on Parliament Hill, which is thousands less than last year.
Le Boat offers out-of-town visitors and local residents alike a novel way to appreciate the beauty of the Rideau Canal, says columnist Michael Prentice.
Last year, visitors endured lengthy waits in long lineups and many complained of a lack of communication and co-ordination.
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Though the urban areas of the nation’s capital have much to offer for visitors and residents alike, the region is also laden with hidden gems in its more rural stretches.
Airbnb to charge 4% tax on rentals, making Ottawa first Ontario municipality to reach agreement with home rental service
Responding to overwhelming interest in the inaugural edition of the festival, organizers increased the number of team spots in 2018 to 100 – all of which were booked within eight minutes.
A spike in the number of domestic travellers visiting the National Capital Region in 2017 offset declines in direct travel from the United States and the rest of the word, according to the Ottawa…
