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

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

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

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

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 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

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.

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

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

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

Experience over 20 local vendors in Barrhaven every Sunday from May to October. Engage with the community while exploring the freshest seasonal produce, baked goods, prepared foods and more. Savor  … Read more

This solo exhibition highlights Skawennati’s innovative artistic journey, exploring Indigenous identities and futures through digital media and storytelling. Rooted in Haudenosaunee storytelling, her work blends technology, avatars, and immersive visuals  … Read more

This exhibition presents a selection of Erica Rutherford’s works exploring themes of identity, gender, home, and landscape, reflecting her artistic and personal journey.

Nadia Myre: Waves of Want reflects over two decades of the artist’s exploration of Indigenous identity, memory, and nationhood through multidisciplinary works, including recent pieces created in France. Her practice  … Read more

Get lost in the fun at Summer Maze Days at Saunders Farm! Explore world-famous mazes, soar on the zipline, and enjoy great food and family fun all summer long.

Experience Retro – Popular Music in Canada From the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s! Explore 100+ artists who shaped an era, from Joni Mitchell to Rush. See stage outfits, instruments, and  … Read more

Experience Retro – Popular Music in Canada From the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s! Explore 100+ artists who shaped an era, from Joni Mitchell to Rush. See stage outfits, instruments, and  … Read more

A collaboration between the Downtown BIA and the Ottawa Music Industry Coalition (OMIC) is bringing local music to The Shed on Sparks Street all summer long! The lunchtime concert series,  … Read more

This exhibition explores the complex emotions experienced by diasporic communities living away from their homeland. Artist Abdourahman captures the “second chase,” a haunting longing for home and ancestral connection. Admission  … Read more

A collaboration between the Downtown BIA and the Ottawa Music Industry Coalition (OMIC) is bringing local music to The Shed on Sparks Street all summer long! The lunchtime concert series,  … Read more

A collaboration between the Downtown BIA and the Ottawa Music Industry Coalition (OMIC) is bringing local music to The Shed on Sparks Street all summer long! The lunchtime concert series,  … Read more

A collaboration between the Downtown BIA and the Ottawa Music Industry Coalition (OMIC) is bringing local music to The Shed on Sparks Street all summer long! The lunchtime concert series,  … Read more

A collaboration between the Downtown BIA and the Ottawa Music Industry Coalition (OMIC) is bringing local music to The Shed on Sparks Street all summer long! The lunchtime concert series,  … Read more

A collaboration between the Downtown BIA and the Ottawa Music Industry Coalition (OMIC) is bringing local music to The Shed on Sparks Street all summer long! The lunchtime concert series,  … Read more

A Company of Fools brings Shakespeare’s The Comedy of Errors to life with a retro twist inspired by classic video games. Set in a pixelated world of warp pipes and  … Read more

Daily, from late June to late August, regimental bands from the Ceremonial Guard will perform a free concert from 10:00 to 10:30 a.m.The band normally marches from the Cartier Square  … Read more

Bring your camera to capture vibrant photos of soldiers in scarlet uniforms and bearskin hats as they perform precise drills to the music of a military band on Parliament Hill.The  … Read more

A collaboration between the Downtown BIA and the Ottawa Music Industry Coalition (OMIC) is bringing local music to The Shed on Sparks Street all summer long! The lunchtime concert series,  … Read more

Summertime science! is a celebration of curiosity, creativity, and exploration—all summer long! From immersive dome films and outdoor experiments to vintage train rides and behind-the-scenes tours, visitors of all ages  … Read more

A collaboration between the Downtown BIA and the Ottawa Music Industry Coalition (OMIC) is bringing local music to The Shed on Sparks Street all summer long! The lunchtime concert series,  … Read more

Sentries will be mounted at the front door and front gate of Rideau Hall.   The rotation of sentries between the Guard Room and the sentry posts takes place every  … Read more

A collaboration between the Downtown BIA and the Ottawa Music Industry Coalition (OMIC) is bringing local music to The Shed on Sparks Street all summer long! The lunchtime concert series,  … Read more

A collaboration between the Downtown BIA and the Ottawa Music Industry Coalition (OMIC) is bringing local music to The Shed on Sparks Street all summer long! The lunchtime concert series,  … Read more

This exhibition celebrates a major gift to the National Gallery of Canada from Winnipeg collector Michael Nesbitt. Featuring paintings, sculptures, and mixed media works, it explores connections between Nesbitt’s transformative  … Read more

This exhibition celebrates a major gift to the National Gallery of Canada from Winnipeg collector Michael Nesbitt. Featuring paintings, sculptures, and mixed media works, it explores connections between Nesbitt’s transformative  … Read more

This pop‐up exhibit by the Canadian Museum for Human Rights speaks to decades of human rights violations against 2SLGBTQI+ Canadians who wanted to serve their country and the brave activists  … Read more

A collaboration between the Downtown BIA and the Ottawa Music Industry Coalition (OMIC) is bringing local music to The Shed on Sparks Street all summer long! The lunchtime concert series,  … Read more

Four lifelong friends made a pact on prom night to always stand by each other—as bridesmaids. Now, more than 30 years later, these Southern besties are still keeping that promise,  … Read more

A collaboration between the Downtown BIA and the Ottawa Music Industry Coalition (OMIC) is bringing local music to The Shed on Sparks Street all summer long! The lunchtime concert series,  … Read more

This sculptural installation features a funeral procession of genderfluid, otherworldly figures crafted from recycled materials. Created to honour the artist’s pre-transition self, it celebrates transformation and affirms queer and trans  … Read more

A collaboration between the Downtown BIA and the Ottawa Music Industry Coalition (OMIC) is bringing local music to The Shed on Sparks Street all summer long! The lunchtime concert series,  … Read more

A collaboration between the Downtown BIA and the Ottawa Music Industry Coalition (OMIC) is bringing local music to The Shed on Sparks Street all summer long! The lunchtime concert series,  … Read more

Explore Ottawa’s 2SLGBTQIA+ past on a lively walking tour led by local drag king and public historian Morgan Mercury. Discover stories of queer resilience, activism, and joy while visiting historic  … Read more

A collaboration between the Downtown BIA and the Ottawa Music Industry Coalition (OMIC) is bringing local music to The Shed on Sparks Street all summer long! The lunchtime concert series,  … Read more

Attend the 2025 Canadian Outdoor Track & Field Championships to experience thrilling athletic performances as Canada’s top athletes compete for a spot in the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo,  … Read more

More than 40 country music artists perform on outdoor stages under big tops, as well as indoors.

Experience a magical forest walk at Parc Oméga as the story of wolf cub Oniro unfolds through light, sound, and immersive storytelling. Created by artist Michel Lemieux, ONIRO features 17  … Read more

Escape into a darkly comic fantasy where an unlikely heroine fights to rewrite her fate. Set beneath the stars on the banks of the Rideau River, Odyssey Theatre’s 39th season  … Read more

A collaboration between the Downtown BIA and the Ottawa Music Industry Coalition (OMIC) is bringing local music to The Shed on Sparks Street all summer long! The lunchtime concert series,  … Read more

Witness traditional Scottish events with more than 60 pipe bands, 200 Highland dancers, sports, pageantry and tradition.

Kanata Theatre proudly presents its 5th Annual 10-Minute Play Festival! This exciting event features 7 original short plays, each delivering a fresh dose of laughter or drama every 10 minutes.  … Read more

The world’s largest touring inflatable event arrives in Ottawa with a surreal, 900-foot-long playground. Featuring custom attractions like The OctoBlast and Air Space, this bold and bouncy experience delivers high-energy  … Read more

Hop on a historic bus tour through the streets of Ottawa and uncover the vibrant tapestry of Black history in the capital and across Canada. Each stop shares stories of  … Read more

Cumberland Farmers Market offers a cozy, welcoming atmosphere filled with music, fresh food, and community spirit. Discover fresh vegetables, pasture-raised meats, local chicken and mushrooms, maple syrup, honey, berries, garlic,  … Read more

Explore Ottawa’s Chinatown with local artist Don Kwan, who grew up in the neighbourhood and shares his unique perspective on this dynamic area. Learn about the history, public art, and  … Read more

Each summer, be dazzled by spectacular fireworks displays exploding in shimmering waterfalls and blooms of colour high above the Ottawa River, all set to thrilling musical scores.On Wednesday and Saturday  … Read more

Spend your Saturday evening on the beach with volleyball, an intro salsa lesson, and dancing. Equipment, music, and good vibes are provided—just bring your swimsuit, water, and sunscreen. Free event.

Experience the third annual Kaleidoscope Kayaking — a magical nighttime paddle on the Rideau Canal, with LED-lit folding kayaks and stunning views of the Les Grands Feux du Casino Lac-Leamy  … Read more

Experience the third annual Kaleidoscope Kayaking — a magical nighttime paddle on the Rideau Canal, with LED-lit folding kayaks and stunning views of the Les Grands Feux du Casino Lac-Leamy  … Read more

Get a behind-the-scenes look at Gibbs Honey during a guided tour of the home apiary, honey house, hives, and wildflower meadows. Led by an expert beekeeper, this hands-on experience includes  … Read more

Get the buzz on bees during this hands-on weekend experience, running from May 17 to August 17. Watch beekeepers at work, learn how hives function, and if you're feeling brave,  … Read more

Explore the State rooms, greenhouses, and gardens of Rideau Hall at your own pace during special summer weekends. Guides will be available to share stories about the history and role  … Read more

Get ready to dance, Ottawa! Head to the ByWard Market every Sunday with free open-level dance classes at 3 pm, followed by social dancing at 4. No partner or experience  … Read more