Ottawa Easter traditions in the 1960s

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 talkof rabbit TV dinners.

Check out the videos below to see how people did Easter 1960s style.

Bargain hunting at the mall

Shopping on Good Friday in Ottawa in 1960s

9 years ago

Duration 0:57

Good Friday was a day for deal hunting in Ottawa in the 1960s

Hat shopping

Shopping for an Easter hat

9 years ago

Duration 1:07

Shoppers try on Easter hats at a store in the 1960s

Children and chicks

Children enjoy cuddling with chicks

9 years ago

Duration 0:45

Children get a chance to see chicks hatch and cuddle with some furry ones.

Easter egg hunt

Easter egg hunt in the 1960s

9 years ago

Duration 0:33

Children enjoy a traditional Easter egg hunt in the 1960s.

Demand for rabbit meat

Easter bunny farm in the 1960s

9 years ago

Duration 1:03

Rabbit meat was in high demand in the 1960s and farmers raised the cute creatures for TV dinners.