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

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

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 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

Discover Qikiqtait: Where Inuit Knowledge and Innovation Come Together, a groundbreaking exhibition showcasing the leadership of the Sanikiluarmiut of Sanikiluaq. Through research, education, environmental stewardship, and the harvesting of eider  … Read more

Galerie Annexe and the OAG Shop are pleased to present their annual holiday showcase, Art + Parcel. In addition to the original regional artwork featured at the Galerie Annexe, all  … Read more

Galerie Annexe and the OAG Shop are pleased to present their annual holiday showcase, Art + Parcel. In addition to the original regional artwork featured at the Galerie Annexe, all  … Read more

No Place is an exhibition by Ottawa-Gatineau artist Shannon Whittle featuring a series of reproduced and reconfigured paintings of imagined landscapes. Drawing on historical landscape painting, media imagery, and personal  … Read more

Celebrate the winter season with engaging, light-inspired activities at the Canadian Children’s Museum in Ottawa. Take part in hands-on experiments, explore illuminating crafts, and enjoy playful discoveries designed to spark  … Read more

Step off the main road of time and explore new worlds with And I Have Come Upon This Place by Lost Ways. This exhibition weaves memory, speculation, and myth to  … Read more

Step off the main road of time and explore new worlds with And I Have Come Upon This Place by Lost Ways. This exhibition weaves memory, speculation, and myth to  … Read more

Glebe Spree is back for 2025! Shop the Glebe from now through December 31 and complete your ballot for your chance to win 1 of 4 $2,500 Glebe Shopping Spree  … Read more

This winter, Sparks Street transforms into a festive wonderland in downtown Ottawa! Stroll beneath sparkling lights, explore holiday-themed installations, and capture memorable moments. It’s like walking in a Winter Wander-land!  … Read more

This winter, Sparks Street transforms into a festive wonderland in downtown Ottawa! Stroll beneath sparkling lights, explore holiday-themed installations, and capture memorable moments. It’s like walking in a Winter Wander-land!  … Read more

Marvel at the dazzling red and green lights illuminating the Museum of History’s Plaza. Standing at an astonishing 14 metres high, this Christmas tree is sure to catch your eye.

Enjoy an evening lights show at the ByWard Market (at George and William St) at 5:30 and 7:00pm. 

Experience the dazzling Magic of Lights drive-through display this winter. Lined with two kilometers of sparkling LED light displays, this event is great for the whole family to safely enjoy  … Read more

Experience the dazzling Magic of Lights drive-through display this winter. Lined with two kilometers of sparkling LED light displays, this event is great for the whole family to safely enjoy  … Read more

Explore Winter Count: Embracing the Cold, an exhibition highlighting winter’s influence across cultures and artistic traditions. Featuring over 150 works, it presents Indigenous, Canadian, and European perspectives. Visitors can discover how  … Read more

Explore Winter Count: Embracing the Cold, an exhibition highlighting winter’s influence across cultures and artistic traditions. Featuring over 150 works, it presents Indigenous, Canadian, and European perspectives. Visitors can discover how  … Read more

Enjoy free ice skating 7 days a week from 6:00am to 11:00pm. Don’t forget to bring your own skates!

Enjoy free ice skating 7 days a week from 6:00am to 11:00pm. Don’t forget to bring your own skates!

Kick-start the holiday season with this magical fundraiser event! Experience in-person or take a virtual tour of the beautifully decorated Christmas trees in the Fairmont Château Laurier halls then vote  … Read more

Kick-start the holiday season with this magical fundraiser event! Experience in-person or take a virtual tour of the beautifully decorated Christmas trees in the Fairmont Château Laurier halls then vote  … Read more

Marvel at the dazzling red and green lights illuminating the Museum of History’s Plaza. Standing at an astonishing 14 metres high, this Christmas tree is sure to catch your eye.

This all-ages event invites you to unwind in a 19th-century village lit by over a million lights. Enjoy activity stations and visit St. Nicolas, stop by the sound and light  … Read more

This all-ages event invites you to unwind in a 19th-century village lit by over a million lights. Enjoy activity stations and visit St. Nicolas, stop by the sound and light  … Read more

Experience the Ottawa Charge – Ottawa’s professional women’s hockey team!The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) is redefining the game, uniting the world’s top female hockey talent in a groundbreaking league.  … Read more

Launched in 1999, the Governor General’s Awards in Visual and Media Arts (GGArts) celebrate the exceptional careers of Canadian artists. Administered by the Canada Council for the Arts, the Awards  … Read more

Enjoy free ice skating on a refrigerated ice surface 7 days a week from 9:00am to 11:00pm.

Enjoy free ice skating on a refrigerated ice surface 7 days a week from 9:00am to 11:00pm.

Starting in December, nearly 300,000 lights are installed in Canada's Capital Region, highlighting various sites and monuments and creating the Pathway of lights for families and friends to explore.

Starting in December, nearly 300,000 lights are installed in Canada's Capital Region, highlighting various sites and monuments and creating the Pathway of lights for families and friends to explore.

Drawing from the National Gallery of Canada’s rich collection, Camera and the City showcases photographers who reveal the many facets of urban life. Divided into three sections, the exhibition explores  … Read more

Drawing from the National Gallery of Canada’s rich collection, Camera and the City showcases photographers who reveal the many facets of urban life. Divided into three sections, the exhibition explores  … Read more

Sylvia Safdie: TERRA showcases the work of Montreal-based artist Sylvia Safdie, featuring paintings, sculpture, and video. Her work explores memory, dislocation, and the passage of time, often drawing on natural  … Read more

Get ready for out-of-this-world holiday fun at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum. Join us for a special reading of The Kuujjuaq Christmas Candy Drop and experience a unique Nunavik  … Read more

OttawaMusicals is back at the Great Canadian Theatre Company with their 9th annual panto, a rollicking family musical adventure inspired by the classic story of Hansel and Gretel, now with  … Read more

More than just a children’s hockey tournament: a festival celebrating the game of hockey in Canada’s capital, with teams from across Canada, the United States, and around the world.

More than just a children’s hockey tournament: a festival celebrating the game of hockey in Canada’s capital, with teams from across Canada, the United States, and around the world.

Get into the holiday spirit at Ottawa’s European-style Christmas market—the perfect place for great food, warm drinks, traditional kiosks and a festive atmosphere! Each year on weekends and select additional  … Read more

Celebrate Hogmanay – a Scottish New Year’s tradition!Join the lively celebration rooted in Scottish history, with great music, dancing, delicious food and drinks, and a warm, friendly atmosphere.Open to all  … Read more

Ring in 2026 with country flair at Denim & Diamonds: New Year’s Eve at the RA! Enjoy a wood-fired smoker buffet, drink specials, and live music from AMBUSH that’ll have  … Read more

Countdown to 2026 at CRAFT! Celebrate with a DJ, dance floor, and an unforgettable party.Want to join them earlier? Reserve your dinner spot and enjoy a 3-course prix fixe dinner  … Read more

Celebrate New Year’s Eve at The Rainbow Bistro with The Electric Company! Dance into 2026 with a soulful disco vibe, complete with 1970s flair and dazzling outfits. Held in the  … Read more

Celebrate the arrival of 2026 at the vibrant New Year’s Eve party at Preston Event Centre! Enjoy three DJs spinning the best hip-hop, R&B, and afrohouse hits, alongside light bites,  … Read more

Join Casino du Lac-Leamy for an exclusive, immersive and spectacular NYE Party on December 31, to which only ticket holders will be admitted.You won’t want to miss a thing —  … Read more

Celebrate at the Sheraton Ottawa Hotel with a night of salsa, bachata, and kizomba to the beats of top DJs. Enjoy a welcome drink, canapés, champagne at midnight, and hours  … Read more

Celebrate New Year’s Eve 2026 at Ottawa’s biggest club crawl! Party through four of the city’s top nightlife venues with high-energy music, drinks, and unforgettable vibes. Hop between clubs and  … Read more

Ring in 2026 at a totally tubular ’80s-themed New Year’s Eve party! Dance to all your favorite hits with local band The Start, enjoy a snack buffet, and toast to  … Read more

Ring in the new year with great Canadian comedians. This is the ultimate way to say goodbye to 2025 and welcome in the new year.

Ring in the new year at the Ottawa Christmas Market with an unforgettable New Year’s Eve celebration. Enjoy late-night shopping, skating, live music and DJ sets as the market buzzes  … Read more

Celebrate New Year’s Eve 2026 at Speakeasy Tapas Bar with an intimate, all-inclusive evening. Enjoy a candlelit three-course dinner with live music from Alyssa Hope, then return for the Velvet  … Read more

Celebrate a safe and sober New Year’s Eve at Booch in the New Year, Carlington Booch Brewery’s 4th annual party. Enjoy live music, all-night appetizers, a board game room, and  … Read more

Celebrate New Year’s Eve with sparkle, music, and Ottawa drag legend Miss Bella Strait at Lights, Glitter, Action: NYE 2026. Dance to DJ Dis Moi Oui, enjoy nibbles, capture memories  … Read more

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa is celebrating New Year’s Eve 2026 with a full day of music, giveaways, and festive energy across the property. Enjoy live entertainment, explore the  … Read more

Le Petit Chef brings its imaginative dining experience to Ottawa, blending 3D projection with creative gastronomy. Guests enjoy a playful animated chef who appears on their plates between courses, adding  … Read more

Every winter, the Rideau Canal turns into the Rideau Canal Skateway, aka, the world’s largest skating rink! From roughly January to late February or March, you can skate any section  … Read more

Start your holidays right with brunch and board games! Gather friends and family for good food, great company, and vintage games—or bring your own. Running daily from December 20 to  … Read more

Celebrate the New Year in style at a chic and festive evening hosted by Chelsea Pub and Distillerie du Square starting at 9 PM. Your ticket includes a mini bottle  … Read more

Check out the Laff's NYE Extravaganza with DJ Poundkey and free cover! Come one, come all for an unforgettable celebration in Ottawa's oldest tavern.