Come see Nunavik in all its beauty through the eyes of Indigenous artists. Avataq Cultural Institute, in collaboration with the Canadian Museum of Nature, invited artists from across Québec’s Nunavik  … Read more

This exhibition highlights a selection of works of art by First Nations and Métis artists from the Canada Council Art Bank collection. The Art Bank, which has proudly featured works  … Read more

Step into a world where art and nature intertwine. Thirteen Canadian artists bring the concept of rewilding to life, highlighting the vital role that nature plays in our communities through  … Read more

Step into a tropical paradise where over 100 live butterflies glide through lush greenery. Marvel at stunning species such as the blue morpho, swallowtails, and monarchs as pupae from Costa  … Read more

Step into a tropical paradise where over 100 live butterflies glide through lush greenery. Marvel at stunning species such as the blue morpho, swallowtails, and monarchs as pupae from Costa  … Read more

Nana’s Jamaican Christmas Pudding is a beloved holiday delicacy passed down through generations, connecting family members to their heritage. Made with fruits soaked in rum, port, and sherry, and steamed  … Read more

Explore alternative perspectives on climate change and its impacts in The Air of the Now and Gone. This thought-provoking exhibition challenges pervasive narratives of crisis and despair, instead inviting visitors  … Read more

This exhibition brings together artists Kanna Anigbogu, Abdul Hamid Kanu Jr. and Don Kwan to explore memory, cultural history and the diasporic experience. Through black-and-white photography, digital art and mixed  … Read more

This exhibition highlights Joyce Wieland’s influential exploration of Canadian identity and feminist themes through innovative prints and mixed media. Featuring her iconic “lipstick” and “lip-synch” series created after her return  … Read more

This exhibition highlights Joyce Wieland’s influential exploration of Canadian identity and feminist themes through innovative prints and mixed media. Featuring her iconic “lipstick” and “lip-synch” series created after her return  … Read more

The Witness Blanket, a travelling exhibition from the Canadian Museum for Human Rights, features a full-scale photographic replica of Carey Newman’s original art installation honouring the resilience of Survivors of  … Read more

Grotto features a selection of artworks donated by Bill Staubi to the OAG in 2024, honoring his support for queer artists and Ottawa’s contemporary art scene. The exhibition explores themes  … Read more

44.4 Mother/Artist Collective presents Don’t Worry, I’ll Only Show You the Good Parts, an intimate exploration of the ambitions, challenges, and realities of motherhood and artistry. Featuring 12 local artists,  … Read more

This family friendly musical production celebrates all things Canadian! The two-hour show features famous characters singing Canadian hits, plus an optional Canadian meal.   During Oh Canada Eh? Ottawa, you’ll  … Read more

Celebrate 40 years of the City of Ottawa Public Art Program at Coalescence: Selections from the City of Ottawa Art Collection. Explore 40 stunning reproductions featuring a variety of media,  … Read more

Revival echoes the beginnings of stonecut printing in Puvirnituq in 1961, and bears witness to the recent resurgence of this art. Lyne Bastien and Maggie Napartuk have made this possible  … Read more

Explore the life and art of Normee Ekoomiak (1948–2009), whose work celebrates the Inuit way of life and the cultural significance of textile art. From his time in Fort George  … Read more

Sébastien Gaudette’s artistic practice centres on paper — a medium he explores through sculpture, installation and drawing. His approach creates a graphic dialogue where the gesture leaves only the imprint  … Read more

 The SPAO Centre for Photographic Arts presents EXHIBITION NO. 20 — a special anniversary exhibition highlighting exceptional work by students enrolled in Canada’s only two-year photographic arts college programme.Celebrate this  … Read more

Arts Carleton Place invites you to explore ‘Punchline,’ the latest exhibition at the new Art Hub gallery in Carleton Place. Open five days a week, this members-run space features a  … Read more

Attend the celebration of the finest new and established writing from across Canada and around the world with a fall and a spring edition.

This music event will connect active industry professionals with musicians, artists and people making moves in the arts and entertainment business. The weekend will feature networking sessions, information panels with  … Read more

Discover the art of clay at the Ottawa Clay Festival. Explore stunning handcrafted ceramics, shop for unique pottery, and meet local artisans. Enjoy live demonstrations, a pottery throwdown, a juried  … Read more

More than 30 poutine vendors take over downtown Ottawa and offer up their take on Canada’s dish. Get your curd on!

Celebrate 20 years of Arts Carleton Place with a special Fine Art Exhibition! Explore stunning works by 65 juried artists across two vibrant locations. Pick up an exhibition passport for  … Read more

A coordinated series of free neighbourhood walking tours given by locals who care passionately about where they live, work, and play.

Ottawa’s national stamp show, with 40 stamp dealers and many philatelic exhibits.

Ride buses, trains, and Para Transpo for free during OC Transpo’s Free Transit Weekend. Explore the New Ways to Bus network and O-Train Lines 1, 2, and 4, and stop  … Read more

Celebrate Mexican heritage at the Cinco de Mayo Fiesta in ByWard Market! Dance to live music, savor mouthwatering cuisine, and admire vibrant folkloric art beneath dazzling “papel picado.” A fiesta  … Read more

Cycle along fully supported, traffic-free urban routes (15K, 35K and 70K) and enjoy Ottawa’s scenic beauty and top landmarks while raising money for the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario.

Explore over 85 local vendors year-round at Lansdowne Park every Sunday.Ottawa Farmers’ Market is a producer-only organization that features vendors from within 100 kilometres of the city of Ottawa. The  … Read more

Celebrate the 10th year of the Spring Craft Market at the NAC and shop a curated selection of handmade goods, makers, and artists. Support local businesses while finding the perfect  … Read more

Discover a treasure trove of dolls, teddy bears, and miniatures—new and vintage finds for both kids and collectors. Find Barbie, American Girl, Maplelea, Monster High, as well as antique and  … Read more

Get ready for a night of extreme metal as Obscura headlines the stage, delivering its signature blend of technical death metal mastery. Joining the lineup are the legendary Atheist, pioneers  … Read more