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Our Land, Our Art

240 McLeod Street, Ottawa, K1P 6P4 240 McLeod Street, Ottawa, K1P 6P4

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

Madweyàshkà | Like a Wave

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

Rewilding – The David Suzuki Foundation Arts Prize

240 McLeod Street, Ottawa, K1P 6P4 240 McLeod Street, Ottawa, K1P 6P4

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

Butterflies in Flight

240 McLeod Street, Ottawa, K1P 6P4 240 McLeod Street, Ottawa, K1P 6P4

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

Butterflies in Flight

240 McLeod Street, Ottawa, K2P 2R1 240 McLeod Street, Ottawa, K2P 2R1

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

901 Prince of Wales Drive, Ottawa, K2C 3K1 901 Prince of Wales Drive, Ottawa, K2C 3K1

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

Pucker Up! The Lipstick Prints of Joyce Wieland

380 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, K1N 9N4 380 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, K1N 9N4

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

Pucker Up! The Lipstick Prints of Joyce Wieland

380 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, K1N 9N4 380 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, K1N 9N4

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

GROTTO: The Bill Staubi Collection

50 Mackenzie King Bridge, Ottawa, K1N 0C5 50 Mackenzie King Bridge, Ottawa, K1N 0C5

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

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

Oh Canada Eh? Ottawa

Oh Canada Eh? Ottawa 330 Kent Street, Ottawa, K2P 2A6

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

Revival: Printmaking in Nunavik (2014–2019)

50 Mackenzie King Bridge, Ottawa, K1N 0C5 50 Mackenzie King Bridge, Ottawa, K1N 0C5

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

Normee Ekoomiak

50 Mackenzie King Bridge, Ottawa, K1N 0C5 50 Mackenzie King Bridge, Ottawa, K1N 0C5

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 – Ephemeral Language

City Hall, Ottawa, K1P 1J1 City Hall, Ottawa, K1P 1J1

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

Punchline

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

Special exhibit on the Supreme Court of Canada’s history

301 Wellington Street, Ottawa, K1A 0J1 301 Wellington Street, Ottawa, K1A 0J1

This year marks the Supreme Court of Canada’s 150th anniversary. Explore the Court’s early history through original documents, including original copies of the proclamation of the Constitution Act, 1982 and  … Read more

And Then There Were None

And Then There Were None 400 King Edward Avenue, Ottawa, K1N 7M7

Ten strangers are mysteriously summoned to a remote island. Bound by their shared dark secrets, they soon realize they have been condemned to death. Trapped by a violent storm, the  … Read more

Last Voices of the Second World War

1 Vimy Place, Ottawa, K1A 0M8 1 Vimy Place, Ottawa, K1A 0M8

Marking 80 years since the war’s end, this moving exhibition features new interviews with surviving veterans and their families, revealing personal stories of service, sacrifice and resilience.

Canadian Tulip Festival

Canadian Tulip Festival , Ottawa

Welcome spring at the world's largest tulip festival! This popular annual event features massive tulip displays, family fun and more. Over 11 days each May, the Canadian Tulip Festival celebrates  … Read more

Parkdale Public Market

Parkdale Public Market

Experience the joy and excitement of 100 years of Parkdale Market at our grand opening celebration! Join for a day filled with festivities suitable for all ages. From live entertainment  … Read more

Barrhaven Ribfest and Poutine

Get sticky at Barrhaven Ribfest and Poutine! They're making it even better with more Ribs, more BBQ, more Poutine, a Kid Zone and more Live Music.

The Man Who Planted Trees: An Immersive Tale

240 McLeod Street, Ottawa, K1P 6P4 240 McLeod Street, Ottawa, K1P 6P4

This immersive experience, inspired by Jean Giono’s beloved story and adapted into an Oscar-winning film by Quebec animator Frédéric Back, takes visitors through a multimedia journey that showcases how one  … Read more

Weekend Bikedays

Throughout urban and rural Ottawa and Gatineau, Ottawa-Gatineau Throughout urban and rural Ottawa and Gatineau, Ottawa-Gatineau

On weekends—and even some weekdays—you can bike, walk, run and in-line skate on several car-free parkways in the Ottawa-Gatineau region. Weekend Bikedays (previously Sunday Bikedays) creates additional space and time  … Read more

Westboro Farmers’ Market

PO Box 4465 Ottawa Postal Station E, ottawa, K1S 5B4 PO Box 4465 Ottawa Postal Station E, ottawa, K1S 5B4

Discover more than 60 local vendors in Westboro every Saturday from May to October. Wander beneath the tree canopy as you shop for the freshest seasonal produce, meat, dairy, baked  … Read more

Ongoing

Illuminated Seasons

National Arts Centre 1 Elgin St, Ottawa

Highlighting the four seasons and local plants of the Outaouais region in Quebec, L’atelier de l’Aube (Marie Drolet and Oleksandr Polishchuck), in collaboration with Emily Rose Michaud, created Illuminated Seasons.  … Read more

Rapid FC: Full Season Package

TD Place 1015 Bank Street, Ottawa

Experience Ottawa’s first ever season of professional women’s soccer! Ottawa Rapid FC joins the Northern Super League, Canada’s first professional women’s soccer league. Unlock exclusive benefits and support the growth  … Read more

Lansdowne Outdoor Farmers’ Market

TD Place 1015 Bank Street, Ottawa

From the heart of the land to the heart of the city! Connect with 85+ local vendors in the historic Aberdeen Square every Sunday. Shop for the freshest seasonal produce,  … Read more

Tulips @ Tanger

Enjoy live music, fun games, face painting and beautiful potted tulips for sale!