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Canada’s Unknown Soldier

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

Marking 25 years since his return, this commemorative panel exhibition reflects on the legacy of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and its role in national remembrance.

Resistant Fibres

Discover Resistant Fibres, a new exhibition at Âjagemô showcasing textile art as a powerful form of protest, celebration, and healing. Curated by Julie Graff, this display features works from the  … Read more

Qikiqtait

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

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

Sylvia Safdie: TERRA

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

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

2026 Karsh Continuum exhibit

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

This exhibition brings together work by Angelina Barrucco, Barry Pottle, and Laura Taler in a presentation that honours the legacy of Yousuf Karsh and Malak Karsh while continuing a tradition  … Read more

Parkdale Public Market

Join for a day filled with festivities suitable for all ages. From live entertainment to delicious treats, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Come be a part of this historic  … Read more

Canadian Tulip Festival

, Ottawa , 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

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

Carp Farmers’ Market

The largest producer-based farmers’ market in Eastern Ontario, with over 100 vendors offering produce, baked goods and crafts.

The Heart of Robinhood

Presented by Kanata Theatre, The Heart of Robin Hood offers a daring twist on the classic legend, where courage, love and justice take centre stage. Deep in Sherwood Forest, Marion  … Read more

Cangames

Hundreds of miniatures, role-playing, and board gamers together in more than 300 different games over 8 time slots. There is also a vendor marketplace, a full bar, and meal service  … 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.

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Drag the Archive: Photographs of Queer Gender Performance

Drag the Archive: Photographs of Queer Gender Performance 100 Tallwood Drive - Gallery 112

Drag the Archive is a collaborative practicum project by Carleton University students in partnership with the City of Ottawa Equity Team and the City of Ottawa Archives. Through photography, the  … Read more

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Move for Youth 2026

Move for Youth 2026 NA

Get active and support youth in your community May 1–15, 2026 Move for Youth is a free activity challenge with a goal to reach 1,500 participants, 75,000 kilometers, 150 million  … Read more

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