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Ottawa Fashion Week is a nonprofit event which takes place in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada biannually, in February and September. OFW is a platform for local and international designers to showcase their fashion creations, [1] both to the citizens of Ottawa and to visitors to the Canada's capital city from around the world. [2] Since its beginnings in 2003, OFW has grown each year, and includes major fashion productions. [3] It is a business opportunity for members of the fashion and art industry as well as a venue for career growth for designers and artists. [4] [5]

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Venue

In 2012 the venue for the events was the Ottawa Convention Centre, which is a newly built glass and steel building of architectural interest, a landmark in the city's landscape, [6] situated by the banks of the Rideau Canal. The main event was held in the spacious Canada Hall and the pre-function space overlooking the canal. In 2013 and 2014 the event was held at the Casino Lac Leamy in nearby Gatineau, Quebec. [7] [8]

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A landmark is a recognizable natural or artificial feature used for navigation, a feature that stands out from its near environment and is often visible from long distances.

Rideau Canal Canal in Canada

The Rideau Canal, also known unofficially as the Rideau Waterway, connects Canada's capital city of Ottawa, Ontario, to Lake Ontario and the Saint Lawrence River at Kingston, Ontario. It is 202 kilometres in length. The name Rideau, French for "curtain", is derived from the curtain-like appearance of the Rideau River's twin waterfalls where they join the Ottawa River. The canal system uses sections of two rivers, the Rideau and the Cataraqui, as well as several lakes. The Rideau Canal is operated by Parks Canada.

Well-known labels

Some well-known labels that have showcased at Ottawa Fashion Week include Rudsak, Jessica Biffi, [9] Adrian Wu, Edit by Jeanne Beker Jeanne Beker, Simon Ekrelius, Joseph Ribkoff [10] and Elene Hinke. [11]

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