Sharing the ByWord - June 16th
Announcements:
New Sponsor Alert!
Lady Dive Tours has partnered with Ottawa Markets as a Bronze Sponsor! With their amphibus and double decker bus tours of the National Capital Region, Lady Dive Tours are a staple of Ottawa's tourism scene.
Hop on the amphibus for a one hour sightseeing tour of Ottawa that takes you to see the most important and historic sites in the city on by land and by water! In addition, their trained guides will provide you with entertaining and informative commentary in both French and English.
Learn more about Lady Dive Tours in our Community Spotlight below!
Enjoy a bilingual guided city tour of the Ottawa-Gatineau region on our open top double decker buses. This informative, entertaining, and relaxing tour of the Nation’s Capital is a must-do if you are looking to see the entire city.
We are elated to partner with this exciting community organization. Keep an eye out for more about Lady Dive Tours in our newsletter next week!
To learn more about the Ottawa Markets Sponsorship Program, send us a message or click here!
Introducing the William Street Summer Fest! ☀️⛱
An event by the ByWard Market Standholder's Association.
Enjoy a full day of fun with latin music and dance lessons!
June 18th • 11AM-6PM
Ottawa Markets has just hit EIGHT THOUSAND FOLLOWERS on Instagram!
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Keep up with us to hear more about all the exciting events and initiatives we have planned for this Summer!
Neighbourhood News:
BYWARD BOPS ALL SUMMER LONG! ✌️
Get ready for a thrilling market experience with new and returning vendors accompanied by weekly FREE public concerts that'll have you howling.
Ottawa Markets is bringing you stellar performances every Thursday from June to September in celebration of the new ByWard Night Market.
As part of the all new ByWard Night Market - Thursdays from 5-9!
🛍 Swing by York Street to shop the ByWard Night market.
🎤 Visit George Street Plaza for live performances.
🧱 Support ByWard's area businesses. Have a drink, enjoy the ambiance!
*Special thanks to our partners at the Ottawa Music Industry Coalition for their collaboration.*
Visit the York Street Farmers' Market!
Ottawans and visitors alike are invited to spend their Saturday mornings shopping for fresh farmed goods at this producer-only farmers’ market.
Make the most of your Saturdays! Come be introduced to new and expanding local farmers and producers as you explore the regions best!
Saturdays from 9am-2pm.
Pop in at Parkdale:
Get ready for a busy weekend at Parkdale!
With a full roster of vendors, our pop-up Flower Market, and Arts Park by Friend of Parkdale, there will be much fun to be had!
Check out Arts Park on Saturday!
An artist and local crafter market with musical performances on the Tooth and Nail Mainstage, family activities, the Happening Art Throwdown, Flava Factory, and much more! Check out @wellington_west for more details.
The Parkdale Night Market is a hit!
With dozens of vendors offering their local goodies for market goers, residents and visitors are taking to the market to experience Ottawa's best. Swing by Parkdale next Wednesday evening to experience the coolest market in the City - The Parkdale Night Market!
Community Spotlight:
As part of our Community Spotlight, we chatted with our new sponsors at Lady Dive Tours and asked them a couple of questions so you could get to know them better!
As a company, what does teaming up with local tourism-based organizations mean to you?
Since we took over the business in 2021, teaming up with local tourism organizations has been one of the key elements to our success. The spirit of collaboration has surged in the industries most affected by covid during these past couple of years.
Why did you decide to partner with Ottawa Markets?
Ottawa markets is one of those rare partners that is just as important for tourists as they are to locals. Their uniqueness brings a vibrance to our capital city, as well as great support to local merchants!
What is your favourite tour that Lady Dive offers?
I don't have a favorite tour; it depends on the day! Sometimes, I enjoy taking our open top double decker and getting off at local hotspots. Since it is hop on/hop off, I enjoy taking it as a transport method around the city... It truly promotes Ottawa and shows the best views in our region! On the other hand, I sometimes prefer sitting and relaxing on our amphibus tour which goes on land and water. It is the only one in Quebec or Ontario, so it's quite an unusual tour to experience! Going into the water with a bus never gets old.
Since forming in 1999, what are the biggest changes that Lady Dive Tours has noticed in the industry?
Lady Dive formed in 1999; but we took ownership in 2021. I can't speak for the past owners, but our biggest challenge was the Covid-19 pandemic. Buying a tourism business during the pandemic wasn't an easy decision. We are hoping that the years ahead of us provide us with more visitors and healthier times for everyone.
Any exciting new initiatives planned for this summer?
This season, we became the official transportation for the Ottawa BlackJacks, Ottawa's basketball team in the CEBL. We love this exciting partnership! We also created the Tulip Trolley, which was the official shuttle to the spectacular Tulip Festival. We hope to bring both of these back next summer. Finally, we are creating a new winter service called "Cobblestone Tours"; these will be tours of the city during the winter time in vintage buses! We have an old 70's double decker as well as an 80's trolley bus. Super exciting projects!
What’s something cool you wish everyone knew about Lady Dive Tours?
We are one of 2 amphibuses in Canada! The only other amphibious vehicle is in Halifax, so we are the most accessible one for most Canadians!
Where can our readers get more information on the tours you offer?
They can head to our website at ladydive.com or our kiosk at 44 Sparks St. We also sell many discounted tickets on several attractions throughout the city, such as Interzip, airplane rides and private yachts!
To learn more about Lady Dive Tours, visit their website!
For more information, or to speak with a representative of Marchés d'Ottawa Markets, please contact:
Zackery Liberty, Communications and Events Coordinator, Ottawa Markets, zackery.liberty@ottawamarkets.ca.
