Ottawa Whitewater Leaders Rafting, or OWL Rafting, as it’s affectionately known, is for sale to the right buyer — one with a passion for paddling, who’ll keep developing the business.
The purchase of the five-storey, 163,000-square-foot property in the Kanata West Business Park enlarges Morguard’s total Ottawa portfolio to 5.5 million square feet.
While hotel occupancy rates last month were up 42 per cent over 2021 and 130 per cent higher than two years ago, they remained below pre-pandemic levels.
The big themes coming out of discussions with clients and business leaders all revolve around the desire to create space that is magnetic and gets people excited to come back to the office.
Many of those who know and admire the award-winning Ottawa-based entrepreneur came together Tuesday for a reception to celebrate her recent appointment to the Order of Canada — one of the country’s highest honours.
The awards highlight the innovation, leadership and success of dozens of companies in Ottawa and recognize organizations that are driving economic and community growth.Â