SSP Canada, a division of SSP Group, has opened restaurants at Ottawa International Airport (YOW) as part of the airport’s efforts to enhance the passenger experience through its YOW+ program.
The majority of the SPP Canada restaurant concepts can be found within a newly developed YOW food court area, called Marché du Canal or Canal Market Hall. Bridgehead Coffee offers consumers ‘fairly traded’ coffee and a menu that includes espresso drinks as well as baked goods, cookies and an assortment of grab-and-go items. SSP Canada also opened an airport location of the popular area Italian restaurant La Bottega, featuring a large variety of Italian specialty products and desserts; Bento, from Canada’s largest sushi company; and Big Rig Kitchen and Brewery.
In 2019, the Ottawa Airport Authority announced the multi-year YOW+ terminal enhancement program which included a reimagined airport concession program. SSP Canada, the preferred food and beverage concessionaire, was tasked with creating new restaurant spaces and introducing local brands and content.
“It’s been years in the making, but we are truly delighted to offer our passengers more choice, local treasures, and SSP Canada’s signature ‘taste of place’ at YOW,” said Mark Laroche, Ottawa Airport Authority president and CEO. “Early results confirm that travelers are embracing our iconic brands and loving the bright, beautiful spaces SSP has recently brought to life. And there is more to come!”
