Media Release for immediate release

June 19, 2009

Ottawa Valley Travel Specials for the Canadian Forces

(Pembroke, ON) – Members of the Ottawa Valley Tourist Association (OVTA) are showing their support to the brave men and women of the Canadian Forces by offering a variety of travel specials created just for them.

Discounts on accommodations and dining, 2 for 1 attraction entrance fees and green fees, as well as a FREE day of whitewater rafting are being offered by several tourism businesses in the Ottawa Valley this summer. Travel specials and discounts can be viewed on the OVTA’s website by visiting www.ottawavalley.travel.

“In acknowledgement of the fact that the members of the Canadian Forces and their families deserve recognition for their hard work and dedication, the OVTA and its members are both pleased and honoured to offer this show of support to all of our military and in particular to CFB Petawawa, which is such a special part of our community here in the Ottawa Valley”, said Charlotte Gebhart, President of the OVTA.

Conveniently located between Ottawa and Algonquin Park, the Ottawa Valley is surrounded by woodlands and is home to four major river systems and over 900 pristine lakes. Known as Ontario’s Adventure Playground and Whitewater Capital of Canada, the Ottawa Valley is the ideal location for a family holiday, a day’s shopping, romantic getaway, the great outdoors or whatever you may choose.

To learn more about the Ottawa Valley as a four-season destination, obtain a copy of the travel guide and road map or to view the travel specials for the Canadian Forces visit www.ottawavalley.travel or call 1.800.757.6580.

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.