Ottawa Easter traditions in the 1960s
Fifty years ago, people living in Ottawa enjoyed hunting for eggs and eating with family and friends on the Easter long weekend, but they also had some different traditions. We dug through the archives to find some for you.
We dug through the CBC archives to see how Ottawans celebrated Easter in the 60s
For many people, Easter brings back fond memories of egg hunts, baby chicks hatching and time with family and friends.
But, some people living in Ottawa in the 1960s may also recall huge crowds at the Towers store, and talk of rabbit TV dinners.
Check out the videos below to see how people did Easter 1960s style.
Bargain hunting at the mall
Hat shopping
Children and chicks
Easter egg hunt
Demand for rabbit meat
