Recreation

Arts, entertainment and recreation incomes are much lower than in other sectors

A range of factors play into the broader economic importance of the arts and recreation sector

City of Ottawa arts programs and participation levels have declined in recent years

City of Ottawa sports and fitness programs have been declining, but aquatics programs have been soaring

City of Ottawa subsidies help residents participate in cultural and recreational programs

Ottawa has hundreds of venues for the arts

The City of Ottawa offers over 50,000 recreation programs, but a relatively small proportion are arts-related