HERITAGE OTTAWA

Take a journey through Ottawa's Chinatown, Lowertown and Little Italy during Welcoming Ottawa Week (WOW), beginning today and running to June 30, 2017.

WOW is an annual, week-long series of dialogues, cultural and celebratory events, sports activities, documentary screenings, and other fun events designed to convey the genuine welcome and hospitality of Ottawa to newcomers. It provides opportunities for quality interactions among residents, long-term and new.

As part of Welcoming Ottawa Week, the Ottawa Local Immigration Partnership, Heritage Ottawa, the City of Ottawa and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada have joined together to host a series of guided walking tours to Chinatown, Little Italy, Lowertown West and Lowertown East.

The tours will introduce new residents to the treasure trove of history, food, art, architecture, places of worship and businesses in these areas which have flourished due to the effort and creativity of immigrants and their descendants. Tours will enhance understanding not only of the neighbourhoods, but their progression over time as Ottawa has evolved to its present day, rich mosaic of diverse cultures.

CLICK HERE for the complete schedule of walking tours offered throughout the week. Tours are free of charge but space is limited and pre-registration is required. ( See the registration link at the bottom of each tour description. )

For more information and a complete schedule of more than 70 varied events, visit the Welcoming Ottawa Week website.

Heritage Ottawa is pleased to be a sponsor of Welcoming Ottawa Week.