CBC News – Why new generations are continuing to visit a secluded century-old grotto in Vanier
Storytellers showcase peaceful outdoor religious site and its ongoing appeal for CBC’s Creator Network
CBC News – August 14, 2025 – Ash Abraham, Christine Maki
It’s a 24-hour venue, located in the heart of Ottawa’s busy Vanier neighbourhood, but this outdoor site is a space for peaceful prayer and contemplation, drawing thousands of pilgrims from different religious backgrounds each year, particularly in mid-August for the Feast of the Assumption.