Ottawa Tourism

Ottawa Tourism is beyond proud to partner with Hockey Canada and Whimble Care to bring on-site personal care attendant services to the 2025 World Junior Hockey Championship. This partnership ensures fans with disabilities can fully enjoy the tournament at both TD Place and the Canadian Tire Centre during all scheduled games. 🏒 🤩 We're making the World Juniors in Ottawa more inclusive than ever. Learn more about Whimble involvement. 👉 https://bit.ly/3Ox8NIE #MyOttawa #SportsinOttawa #WorldJuniors2025 Ottawa Senators Hockey Club; Hockey Canada; Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group (OSEG); Hockey Eastern Ontario - HEO; Ontario Government | Gouvernement de l’Ontario Photo credit: Hockey Canada - Andre Ringuette

Apply for Funding to Elevate Your Ottawa Festival in 2025! Are you a multi-day festival that: - Is accessible to the general public - Generates significant overnight visitor attendance - Animates the destination We want to connect with you! Since 2018, Ottawa Tourism's Destination Development Fund has invested $2M in enhancing festivals across the region, and we’re ready to support your innovative projects for 2025. Ottawa Tourism’s Destination Development Fund wants to support established festivals that can demonstrate that their proposed project would add a significant new/innovative dimension to its current offering thereby attracting new audiences, through special new programming or other elements that were not part of their prior-year programming. 👉 https://bit.ly/3B43rBj   Festivals happening between May–August 2025 must complete the 2-phase application process by March 28, 2025. The 2-phased application process only begins after you’ve reached out to our Manager of Cultural Tourism Development at tdespatis@ottawatourism.ca to discuss your eligibility, and can take upwards of 10-12 weeks to complete. So reach out now! Not a festival? The Destination Development Fund also supports the development of new tourism products and experiences that boost measurable overnight visitation and enhance Ottawa's offerings. If you have a new project in mind, we want to hear about it! #MyOttawa #MeetOttawa

Curious about what’s happening in Canada’s capital? 🎙️ Check out Episode 4 of our seasonal podcast, What's up in Ottawa! 👉 https://bit.ly/47U8C1f Episode 4: Early Winter is packed with everything you've got to know as we approach the cozy season! ❄️😍 What's up in Ottawa is your year-round community update. Sign up to be notified when a new episode airs. 👉 https://bit.ly/3NWdOd7 #MyOttawa Sarah Laturnus; Vladimir Jean Gilles

🌍 At this year’s IMEX America 2024 in Las Vegas, Ottawa Tourism unveiled our bold new tourism strategy, with sustainability as a core focus that sets a new standard for responsible tourism in Canada’s capital. Learn more about the initiatives driving our mission to create eco-friendly, community-focused tourism. 👉 https://bit.ly/4hhJiYT #MyOttawa #MeetOttawa #IMEXAmerica IMEX

🏒 Headed to the 2025 World Junior Hockey Championship in Ottawa? If you’ve got an afternoon game on your schedule, we’ve got you covered for an unforgettable day in Canada’s capital! 🍁 ❄️ Discover our top picks for things to do with our new blog: "What to do in Ottawa during the World Juniors: An afternoon game day itinerary." 👉 bit.ly/4eY2Z6z #MyOttawa #SportsinOttawa #WorldJuniors2025 International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF); Ottawa Senators Hockey Club; Hockey Canada; Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group (OSEG); Hockey Eastern Ontario - HEO; Ontario Government | Gouvernement de l’Ontario

The countdown is on! 🏒 🏆 Ottawa is gearing up to host one of the most anticipated events of 2025 — the World Junior Hockey Championship. Get ready for a tournament that will bring hockey fans from all over the world to our city from December 26, 2024 to January 5, 2025. ❄️ To kick off the excitement, Hockey Canada hosted a press conference last Friday, November 15, unveiling Fan Fest, a must-see immersive experience at the historic Aberdeen Pavilion in Lansdowne Park. The family-friendly and free-admission experience takes place December 26 to January 5, 2025, and will feature live game broadcasts, food and drinks, live music, and activities for all ages. There's even a special New Year's Eve event planned! 🎆 Learn more in the press release, including Hockey Canada's commitment to community engagement, Indigenous integration, and a unique program for new Canadians during the 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship. 👉 https://bit.ly/3CyrCs6 Book your stay now and secure your spot for this world-class event! 👉 https://bit.ly/4eSNHzD #MyOttawa #SportsinOttawa #WorldJuniors2025 Hockey Canada; International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF); Ottawa Senators Hockey Club; Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group (OSEG); Hockey Eastern Ontario - HEO; Ontario Government | Gouvernement de l’Ontario; Michael Crockatt

Meet Jessie Williams, our new Sales Coordinator at Ottawa Tourism! Having lived in Ottawa for nearly ten years, Jessie is eager to contribute to Ottawa from a new perspective. With her experience in coordinating over 40 events, combined with her degree in Communication & Media Studies from Carleton University, Jessie brings a diverse skill set to Ottawa Tourism. Her passion for art and film has provided her with a unique sense of the Ottawa community, working in both the film industry and collaborating with local artists. Supporting the Business Events & Major Events team, Jessie will work closely with Sales Managers in securing a wide variety of business events to take place in the nation’s capital. Jessie is excited to be Ottawa Tourism’s newest addition to the team! --- Je vous présente Jessie Williams, notre nouvelle coordonnatrice des ventes à Tourisme Ottawa! Ayant vécu à Ottawa pendant près de dix ans, Jessie est impatiente à faire progresser Ottawa sous un nouvel angle. Grâce à son expérience dans la coordination de plus de 40 événements, combinée à son diplôme en communication et en études des médias de l’Université Carleton, Jessie apporte un ensemble diversifié de compétences à Tourisme Ottawa. Sa passion pour l’art et le cinéma lui a donné un sens unique de la communauté d’Ottawa, travaillant à la fois dans l’industrie cinématographique et collaborant avec des artistes locaux. Soutenant l’équipe des événements d’affaires et des événements majeurs, Jessie travaillera en étroite collaboration avec les directeurs des ventes pour obtenir une grande variété d’événements d’affaires qui auront lieu dans la capitale nationale. Jessie est ravie d’être le plus récent ajout à l’équipe de Tourisme Ottawa! #MyOttawa #NewHire #MeetTheTeam

Have you explored Mādahòkì Farm yet? 🌲👉 https://bit.ly/3BNNmzJ This Indigenous farm in Nepean (just outside of Ottawa) allows you to explore seasonal festivals, shop at a vibrant marketplace, and witness rare Ojibwe Spirit Horses — a breed with deep spiritual significance to Indigenous people. The unique experience was recently featured in Falstaff TRAVEL. 👉 https://bit.ly/3BNUV9L (remember to click translate to English or French)

Are you a detail-oriented professional passionate about CRM and data management? Do you excel at optimizing workflow processes and leveraging business intelligence for impactful insights? Are you ready to join a dynamic team and elevate Ottawa Tourism’s data-driven strategies? Ottawa Tourism is seeking a CRM & Data Specialist to manage our CRM system, develop strategic data solutions, and support our mission with analysis and reporting. Apply today 👉 https://bit.ly/3J2Qngo Application deadline: Monday, November 25, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. #MyOttawa #MeetOttawa #HiringinOttawa

❄️ Destination Canada’s Stories of the Season: Winter series continues with another spotlight on Ottawa! 🎥 This time, join Stefanie Siska, founder of C'est Bon Ottawa - Cooking Classes & Food Tours, as she guides you through the vibrant culinary scene of Canada’s capital with immersive food tours and cooking classes. For Stefanie, winter in Ottawa is all about finding warmth, community, and unforgettable tastes on even the coldest days. 🍲⛸️ Watch the video and discover the delicious side of Ottawa. 👉 https://lnkd.in/eWdksH-X