(Pembroke, ON) – The Ottawa Valley Tourist Association (OVTA) is pleased to announce the winners of the “Remember When” photo contest, which ran for the month of August. The contest invited visitors and residents to submit pictures of their most memorable vacations in the Ottawa Valley and qualify for the chance to win great Ottawa Valley prize packages.

The first place winner in the Adult category was Emma St. Pierre of Pembroke, who submitted her picture entitled Father and Son, taken in Riverside Park overlooking the Ottawa River. Mrs. St. Pierre was the recipient of a 2-night Romantic Getaway at the Pembroke Comfort Inn and will also receive a giclée gallery wrapped canvas of her photo, courtesy of Lakeside Pavilion in Barry’s Bay.

The second place winner in the Adult category was Garril Smith of Manotick, who submitted his picture entitled Summer Nights, taken at Greystone Manor & Cottages on Golden Lake. Mr. Smith was the recipient of a Golfing Getaway with 1-night accommodation at Serendipity on the River and green fees at Whitetail Golf Club in Eganville. Mr. Smith will also receive a 24x36 poster of his photo, courtesy of Lakeside Pavilion in Barry’s Bay.

The third place winner in the Adult category was Colleen McAuley of Otter Lake, who submitted her picture entitled 4 Feet, taken at Farm Lake in the Pontiac. Mrs. McAuley was the recipient of a family rafting trip with RiverRun Rafting in Beachburg. Mrs. McAuley will also receive a 20x24 poster of her photo, courtesy of Lakeside Pavilion in Barry’s Bay.

All three winning photos will also be featured in the 2010 Ottawa Valley Travel Guide, as well as on the OVTA’s website at www.OttawaValley.travel.

“We are very pleased with the number and quality of photos received for the contest, which made judging by the Committee quite difficult,” said Melissa Johnston, OVTA Marketing Coordinator. “The photo contest was a great way for us to see the Ottawa Valley through the eyes of the tourist.”

The OVTA is the official destination marketing organization for the Upper Ottawa Valley and proudly represents more than 230 tourism businesses, comprised of attractions and events, accommodation, dining and retail establishments, rafting companies and outfitters, artists and galleries, as well as media and industry suppliers.