OTTAWA 2017
Big, bold, immersive and transformative – Ottawa’s 2017 signature events will be once-in-a-lifetime experiences that visitors wouldn’t want to miss. Planned by the Ottawa 2017 Bureau, the yearlong calendar of all-new events will continue till December 31, 2017 all the while showcasing its various tourism products that travellers can visit even later. The Ottawa 2017 Bureau, in collaboration with CIBC, have launched Mìwàte: Illumination of Chaudière Falls. This dynamic illumination of Chaudière Falls celebrates the Indigenous Peoples of Canada and their cultures. A rich soundscape accompanies the experience. In addition to the illumination, participants are invited to explore the Algonquin Awareness Exhibit, which shares information on the presence of Indigenous Peoples.