Ottawa Made

More and more people are discovering the joys of vacationing closer to home.

This book is a comprehensive guide to day-tripping around Eastern Ontario and the Outaouais, From the Mill of Kintail in Almonte and a great place to kayak in Renfrew to the log-palace splendour of Fairmont Le Chateau Montebello, the charming boutiques of Merrikville and a quite picnic spot near Rockland, this book is your go-to resource for travelling around the National Capital Region and beyond.

Starting from the base of the Peace Tower on Parliament Hill, the book is organized by distance, making it easy to plan any day trip - from a one-hour cycling excursion to a full-on car trek. Or use it to plan a theme trip - Girl's Day Out; Historic Taverns; Gardens of Eastern Ontario.

Did you know Ottawa is home to some of the world’s most surprising inventions?

From instant mashed potatoes and walkie-talkies to the electronic synthesizer and McIntosh apple, Ottawa Made uncovers the city’s hidden history of creativity.

Authors Sam Laprade and Caroline Phillips take you on a fascinating journey through groundbreaking inventions, legendary artists, and a few oddball creations—like the infamous sausage ship from Prescott. Fun, intriguing, and full of surprises, this book celebrates the ingenuity that makes Ottawa truly one of a kind.

Measures 192 pages, 8.5 X 5.5 X 0.06 inXXXXXXXX

Distributed by Ottawa Press and Publishing in Ottawa, ON.