Ottawa Tourism is developing a Destination Accessibility Plan to integrate accessibility into tourism activities as well as para sport and accessible sporting events. This commitment will be highlighted when Ottawa hosts the 2026 IWBF Wheelchair Basketball World Championships, ensuring all athletes, volunteers and spectators feel welcome. La Tablée des Chefs Ottawa Tourism’s new food recovery partnership with La Tablée des Chefs will be in full swing during the World Juniors. The program enables Ottawa venues, such as TD Place, to donate surplus event food to local charities, making a big impact on reducing food waste while supporting community members in need. Good to know… TD Place supports single-stream recycling to increase waste diversion, offers free public transit to live event ticket holders and donates beer can deposit returns to the Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group (OSEG) Foundation and Youth Sports Program. “We also have charging stations for electric bicycles and a free bike valet during REDBLACKS games,” says Anne-Marie Villeneuve, Director of Events Services, OSEG. In the Pipeline Lansdowne Park 2.0: The proposed revitalization plan includes a new north-side stadium for TD Place and a mid-sized arena-events centre, designed to host both para sports and able-bodied sports. Downtown arena: Ottawa is a step closer to a new arena for the Ottawa Senators NHL team. Capital Sports Development Inc. and the National Capital Commission have reached an agreement in principle regarding the sale of a 10-acre parcel of land in the LeBreton Flats district. Aquatic Sports Centre: The City of Ottawa and Carleton University are developing a new facility with a 50-metre competitive pool, a 25-metre warm-up pool and amenities for swimming, diving, water polo and synchronized swimming events. Good to know… Ottawa has 11,000 hotel rooms, with over 6,000 in the downtown core, within walking distance of major attractions. New hotel projects include the Moxy Ottawa Downtown in Byward Market (2025) and the 230-room Renaissance Marriott Downtown Ottawa (2027). CONTACT US Our Major Events and Sports team has built strong connections with trusted partners to ensure your event’s success. From local tournaments to global championships, we offer tailored services for local and international audiences. 2024 FIVB Volleyball Nations League (3,160 attendees) 2024 Canada Scotland Romania Men's Rugby XV (15,120 attendees) 2024 Commissionaires Ottawa Open (3,906 attendees) 2024 Canadian Ultimate Championship (4,340 attendees) 2024 Trillium Championship Show (3,600 attendees) 2024 OFSAA Cross Country Running Championships (3,600 attendees) 2024 OVA Provincial Cup (5,616 attendees) 2025 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship (350,000 attendees) 2025 IRONMAN Canada-Ottawa Triathlon (10,000 attendees) 2025 Masters Indigenous Games (2,500 attendees) SPORT HOSTING HIGHLIGHTS Lesley Pincombe Vice President Sales, Business & Major Events [email protected] Scan the QR code to learn about hosting major events and sports in Ottawa ottawatourism.ca/en/major-events-and-sport Ignite the Ah!’’ ’’ 33 FALL 2024 | ADRENALIN ADRENALINMAG.CA
