Introducing Gather Berry, a new signature flavour brought to you by the City of Ottawa, City Seltzer and The Birch Bite for Ottawa 200

The City has partnered with City Seltzer and The Birch Bite to create Gather Berry, a special-edition strawberry and cedar flavoured beverage to celebrate Ottawa 200.

This summer, Ottawa residents can refresh themselves while celebrating the city’s 200th anniversary with a new local flavour. Meet Gather Berry: a strawberry and cedar seltzer from City Seltzer and The Birch Bite.

Developed in partnership with the City of Ottawa and The Birch Bite, an Anishnabeg-led food organization based in Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg (KZA), Gather Berry is a limited-time flavour created in celebration of Ottawa 200.

Inspired by the region’s natural landscape and Indigenous food traditions, Gather Berry reflects themes of connection, renewal and shared stewardship. It also recognizes the Algonquin Anishinabeg people, whose presence on this land long predates Ottawa and Bytown.

In Anishinabemowin, Strawberry is known as the heart berry, symbolizing love, connection, and the beginning of life. Cedar is a sacred medicine used for protection and grounding, often incorporated in ceremony and daily wellness practices. Together, the flavours carry both sweetness and strength.

Gather Berry is named Baie de Cœur in French and Mawansowin in Anishinabemowin. It joins other City Seltzer flavours, including Orange Cream, Berry Whip, Cool Melon, City Citrus and more, all sugar and calorie free. A portion of the proceeds from every City Seltzer sold supports the Ottawa Riverkeeper.

This flavour will be available at select Ottawa 200 events throughout 2026. You can also buy Gather Berry online at cityseltzer.ca and at various locations throughout Ottawa. 

Learn more about Ottawa 200 events at ottawa200.ca.