The Hookers began selling BeaverTails at local markets in Ottawa sell, and the treat quickly became popular. 1980 They opened the first permanent…
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

Experiencing the Taste if Canada in Ottawa (German)
Today there are 180 animals living again North America. Not just at Mādahòkì Farm, but also in the center of Ottawa itself, you can trace the history…

The latest from Ottawa: The Royal Canadian Mint, Butterflies and Winterlude
There are so many terrific museum-like tours to enjoy when visiting Ottawa and over the last few years I have taken many of them. The Royal Canadian…

Head To Ottawa For Family Friendly Winter Adventures
Put on your coziest sweater, extra socks, and get ready for outdoor fun at Winterlude. Each February Canada’s capital region becomes a winter…

A Taste of Ottawa’s ByWard Market
We learn that after arriving to oversee the building of the Rideau Canal in 1826, namesake British Colonel John By established ByTown, then ByWard…

Ottawa's diverse yet harmonious sights
‘In Ottawa, the past and present coexist like old friends sharing secrets,’ wrote historian Charlotte Gray, and she was definitely on to something…

11 days in Ottawa, by the numbers
The 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship officially wrapped up on Sunday after 11 days of competition in the nation’s capital.
Ottawa Tourism in the media

CTV Morning Live
Sarah Laturnus from Ottawa Tourism provides interesting updates happening in Ottawa.