For the 2026 edition, Ottawa confirms its status as the "Tulip Capital."
Stories about Canada’s capital appear in various outlets throughout the year. Whether it’s in print, online, on the radio or on television, journalists from around the world highlight the best of what Ottawa and Canada’s Capital Region have to offer. From local gems to national treasures, check out some of the coverage below to see how the world sees Ottawa!
Ottawa in the media
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Ottawa Hosts the World's Largest Free Tulip Festival (French)
With over 1.3 million tulips in Ottawa and its surrounding region, this event is the largest free tulip festival in the world. -
How Ottawa is attracting the French market (French)
During the IMM Paris, TourHebdo met with foreign actors who came for the occasion. -
Ottawa, the Canadian capital that breathes outdoor sport (French)
For many, Ottawa evokes Canadian political power and its institutions. But behind this institutional image, the country's capital has much to offer… -
MICE: "Ottawa" Means "Exchange" in Algonquin (French)
Ottawa is the capital of Canada, with a population of over one million residents within the city limits, and 1.3 million including the surrounding… -
Ottawa 200: The Canadian capital celebrates its 200th anniversary (French)
As Ottawa celebrates its bicentennial in 2026, the city invites locals and visitors to experience an exceptional year. -
Ottawa Reveals its Cultural Treasures Through its 7 Major National Museum (French)
Ottawa confirms its status as the cultural capital of Canada with seven major national museums blending art, history, science, and innovation. -
Ottawa, Cultural Capital: Discovering its 7 National Museum (French)
Ottawa stands out as one of the great cultural capitals of North America with its 7 national museums out of the 9 in Canada. -
Winterlude 2026 Ottawa, Canada
Every February, Canada‘s Capital comes alive with the Ottawa Winterlude Festival.
Ottawa Tourism in the media
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CTV Morning Live
Sarah Laturnus from Ottawa Tourism provides interesting updates happening in Ottawa.
