Tourists have flocked to Montreal for the Grand Prix — including Americans
Tourism and hospitality officials are pleasantly surprised by the Grand Prix weekend turnout, which includes a reversal of ongoing trends.
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Visit Ottawa Pass: Here's how you can checkout 5 Ottawa attractions for $100 this summer
A family takes a photo in front of the "Ottawa" sign in the ByWard Market on Victoria Day weekend. (Camille Wilson/CTV News Ottawa) Ottawa Tourism is inviting residents and visitors to checkout museums and other attractions in the capital this summer for just $100. The Visit Ottawa Pass was announced on Friday, a pass for $100 that allows adults to choose five out of 14 top attractions and activities to visit in Ottawa this summer. There is also a special summer package that allows children ages 17 and under to enjoy the same experiences for free with the purchase of an adult pass. 'The Visit Ottawa Pass – a new initiative that builds on the success of previous passes that is designed to enhance the visitor experience and drive tourism growth across the region,' Ottawa Tourism said. The Visit Ottawa Pass will also provide additional savings at select restaurants, attractions and shops across Ottawa. According to the Ottawa Tourism website, the Visit Ottawa Pass is valid for a single admission to five attractions and experiences, is valid for 72 hours after the first use and must be used on three consecutive days within 60 days from the date of purchase. 'There truly is no better time to visit Ottawa than the summer of 2025, with the myriad of free experiences for kids on offer through both passes, making Ottawa more affordable, value-driven, and responsive to the heightened interest in Canadian identity than ever before,' Michael Crockatt, President and CEO of Ottawa Tourism, said in a statement. 'Ottawa's visitor economy is entering a new era of growth and opportunity. With strong leadership, a clear vision, and the support of our members and partners, we're well-positioned to grow our impact by attracting major events and marketing our destination to more potential visitors in 2025.' The Visit Ottawa Pass will complement the Canada Strong Pass, which will offer free access to Ottawa's seven national museums for youth ages 17 and under. Youth ages 18 to 24 can get 50 per cent off admission fees at the seven national museums in Ottawa. 'We were quite happy the Canada Strong Pass announced earlier this week, because we do think that our pass complements the Canada Strong Pass very well,' Jerome Miousse, director of public affairs at Ottawa Tourism, told CTV News Ottawa Friday afternoon. 'Our pass gives access for $100 to choose five out of 14 restaurants, attractions, tours. It makes the best summer ever for families to come visit Ottawa.' Miousse says with surveys showing Canadians are more interested in exploring their country instead of travelling to the United States, Ottawa Tourism will 'try to capitalize on that.' 'That is what the Visit Ottawa Pass is for.' Here is the list of participating attractions and tours for the Visit Ottawa Pass. Bytown Museum Canada Agriculture and Food Museum Canada Aviation and Space Museum Canada Science and Technology Museum Canadian Museum of History Canadian Museum of Nature Canadian War Museum National Gallery of Canada Parc Omega Royal Canadian Mint (free tour) The Haunted Walk/Hidden InSite City Tours Water Taxi Eh – Unlimited day use of the water taxi that travels between Ontario and Quebec BeaverTails ByWard Market – Choose from one of three iconic BeaverTails pastry flavours Zack's Diner – receive a free milkshake The Visit Ottawa Pass also unlocks deals and discounts at attractions, restaurants and experiences. Some of the offers include:
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Ottawa graduates taking part in spring convocation ceremonies as unemployment rates rise
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