Ottawa Tourism eyes Chinese tourists with first-ever delegation visit
Representatives from Ottawa Tourism have returned from a week-long, three-city visit to China meant to court the nation’s rising tide of travellers. The delegation’s goal
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Deadline arrives for Airbnb to start collecting, remitting hotel tax in Ottawa
Anyone renting an Airbnb listing in the nation’s capital will have to start paying a four-per-cent hotel tax starting today. The tax revenue will flow
Bluesfest attracts 300K spectators
As Bluesfest’s 10-day run at LeBreton Flats drew to a close Sunday, organizers declared the 2018 edition of the outdoor music festival – one of
Ottawa-Gatineau tourism growth to lag behind rest of Canada in 2018: Conference Board
Ottawa-Gatineau likely won’t see as many new tourists as the rest of the country this year, but a new report from the Conference Board of
Scorching heat wave keeps Canada Day crowd numbers low on Parliament Hill
A scorching heat wave has kept crowds on Parliament Hill smaller than usual for Canada Day festivities in the nation’s capital. Paramedics in Ottawa were
Op-ed: Ottawa-area luxury boat rental service worth the investment
Should Canadian taxpayers help pay for a luxury boat rental service that began operating recently on the Rideau Canal? I think so, and I wish
#BuyCanadian: Travellers turning to domestic destinations amid U.S. trade tensions
Bonnie Hallman of Winnipeg had been booked to board a Disney cruise next summer to bask in the untamed wilderness of Alaska, which she had
Canada Day organizers promising quicker lines, tight security
Officials are promising shorter queue times for Canada Day festivities in the nation’s capital this year, but heavy security measures will once again force revellers
Ottawa’s rural routes a favourite for tourists and locals
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
Preston Street Criterium returns this Father’s Day
Like no other bike race in town, the criterium offers something for everyone. Fast-paced action, block party vibes and family-friendly activities – including kids races!
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