These famous cookies earned their name after President Barack Obama stopped here during his 2009 visit to Ottawa. Ever since, visitors line up in ByWard Market to try these chewy maple shortbread “Obama cookies.” A fun local story—and a delicious...
These famous cookies earned their name after President Barack Obama stopped here during his 2009 visit to Ottawa. Ever since, visitors line up in ByWard Market to try these chewy maple shortbread “Obama cookies.” A fun local story—and a delicious piece of Ottawa’s history.

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3 June 2025 ·   3 days ago taken in   Ottawa, Eastern Ontario, Ontario, Canada
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