Played in Ottawa

The “Played in Ottawa” collection tells the history of UrsaTV’s Canadian home base through the last decades. It draws inspiration from the retro basement TVs where we embarked on our first gaming quests!

The name "Ottawa" was chosen in 1855, an homage to the Anishinaabe Algonquin word "adawe," or “Odàwàg” meaning "to trade."

Municipal Recognition of Territory

The Diefenbunker

1959 Ottawa

1959 - The Diefenbunker, a fascinating piece of Canadian history, began its construction journey back in 1959 in the vibrant city of Ottawa. This intriguing underground facility was built during the height of the Cold War as a top-secret defense project, designed to protect the government in case of a nuclear attack. Today, it stands as a quirky museum where visitors can explore its labyrinth of tunnels and marvel at its Cold War-era relics, offering a unique glimpse into a time when the world seemed on the edge of a dramatic showdown.

Diefenbunker History

Olympic Torch by Satellite

1976 Ottawa

1976 - During the 1976 Montreal Summer Olympics, Ottawa transformed into a dynamic co-host city, buzzing with excitement as it hosted international Olympic soccer matches at Lansdowne Park. The city also took center stage as the global launch point for the groundbreaking satellite-transmitted Olympic torch relay, a technological marvel of its time. Although the main events unfolded two hours east in Montreal, Ottawa was electrified by the Olympic spirit, and bursting with national pride.

1976 Olympic Torch History

Silicon Valley North

1985 Ottawa

1985 - Ottawa experienced a remarkable transformation during the Kanata tech boom, earning the affectionate title of "Silicon Valley North." This vibrant tech hub attracted a surge of innovative startups and renowned companies like Mitel and Corel, which played a crucial role in shaping the technology landscape. Nortel Networks, a significant player, also expanded its influence, further establishing Ottawa's reputation as a hub of technological excellence and innovation in Canada. The atmosphere was charged with creativity, as the city blossomed into a lively center of advanced progress, attracting talent and investors from around the world.

Silicon Valley North History

Home of UrsaTV

Welcome to Ottawa, the buzzing capital of Canada and home to one million go-getters! A city with national purpose, and a long history of innovation sparks overflowing from the eco-system of technology concentrated to serve the needs of the Government of Canada.

Known as one of North America's most eclectic tech hubs, Ottawa is where brilliance in Defense, SaaS, AI, autonomous vehicles, next-gen networks, 5G, cybersecurity, digital media, biotech, and beyond comes to create.

This city dreams big, aiming to jazz up its entertainment scene to wow its ever-growing tech-savvy crowd.

Enter UrsaTV, ready to take on this electrifying challenge!

Visit Ottawa

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Not Boring.