In this episode of Karryon Podcast's Into the Hearts of Canada hosted by Matt Leedham, our journey today takes us to Ottawa in Ontario — Canada’s capital, where flavours, cultures, and stories come together in the historic ByWard Market, one of the country’s oldest and most iconic markets, just steps from Parliament Hill.

At its heart is Stefanie Siska, co-owner and president of C’est Bon Ottawa, the city’s leading culinary experience company. An entrepreneur and foodie at heart as well as a former Chair of Ottawa Tourism, Stefanie has transformed C’est Bon into a hub for discovery and connection

Through her work, Stefanie shares how the story of food can open doors to culture and redefine what it means to explore a destination.

Learn more about C'est Bon Ottawa: https://cestbonottawa.ca/

Into The Hearts of Canada is presented by Karryon, in partnership with Destination Canada.

Subscribe to Into The Hearts of Canada Podcast here

Visit: www.destinationcanada.com for more on Canada

Visit: karryon.com.au for more from Karryon

Presented by Karryon, Into the Hearts of Canada takes you beyond the guidebooks and into the heart and soul of one of the world’s most progressive travel destinations. Hosted by Karryon’s Matt Leedham, this 10-part series explores the people, places, and powerful ideas shaping the future of travel through a Canadian lens. From Indigenous knowledge-keepers and local changemakers to iconic landscapes and regenerative tourism pioneers, each episode offers an intimate conversation with the people reimagining what travel can be:

For the traveller, communities, and for the planet. Whether you’re a curious wanderer or a travel professional seeking fresh insights, this podcast invites you to see Canada with new eyes and an open heart.

Into The Hearts of Canada is presented by Matt Leedham and produced by Cassie Walker.

Mentioned in this episode:

Softer take

14/07/2025 edit

Softer take

14/07/2025 edit

ITHC midroll updated 14/07/2025