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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

Governor General’s Awards in Visual and Media Arts

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

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

Governor General’s Awards in Visual and Media Arts

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

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

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

Fulton’s maple season

399 Sugar Bush Road, Pakenham, K0A 2X0 399 Sugar Bush Road, Pakenham, K0A 2X0

Watch maple syrup being made and enjoy the results! Activities include sleigh rides, maple taffy and other food products, walking trails, campfires, tobogganing, maple spa products, and more!

cicadas

1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, K1P 5W1 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, K1P 5W1

What if your house had a mind of its own? In 2035, a decade after the Trinity Bellwoods Collapse in Toronto, an investigation into the mysterious disappearance of a young  … Read more

Camions (fantômes de la liberté)

1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, K1P 5W1 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, K1P 5W1

 An imaginative theatrical experience transforms the spaces of National Arts Centre into an interactive journey exploring ideas of freedom, democracy, and community. Created by theatre artist Mélanie Binette, the production  … Read more

Ottawa Rock N’ Gem Show

4899 Uplands Drive, Ottawa, K1V 2N6 4899 Uplands Drive, Ottawa, K1V 2N6

Calling all rock and nature enthusiasts; discover unique treasures at the Rock N’ Gem Show full of crystals, fossils, gemstones, and more! Invite friends to explore the show and hand-pick  … Read more

Originals Spring Craft Sale

4899 Uplands Drive, Ottawa, K1V 2N6 4899 Uplands Drive, Ottawa, K1V 2N6

Visit over 155 of Canada’s best artists, artisans and designers with innovative displays and contemporary designs at this handmade marketplace. Plus, attend this in-person event to meet and learn from  … Read more

Anyone can sculpt ice

Discover the fundamentals of ice sculpting in a guided, hands on workshop experience. Participants are introduced to essential techniques for carving small scale ice sculptures, including safety practices, proper tool  … Read more

FitPalooza

801 Aviation Parkway, Ottawa, K1K 4R3 801 Aviation Parkway, Ottawa, K1K 4R3

Get ready to sweat, smile, and move at FitPalooza—the high-energy fitness party at Collège La Cité! Join top trainers for energizing workouts, dance fitness, yoga, mini massages, wellness tips, and  … Read more

Bytown Antique & Vintage Show

1701 Woodroffe Ave, Ottawa, K2G 1W2 1701 Woodroffe Ave, Ottawa, K2G 1W2

Explore antiques, collectibles, nostalgia, vintage finds, art, jewelry & more. Don’t miss this golden anniversary of amazing discoveries! 

Ottawa Parent and Child Expo

1701 Woodroffe Ave, Ottawa, K2G 1W2 1701 Woodroffe Ave, Ottawa, K2G 1W2

Join over 5,000 Ottawa parents and families to play, learn and explore! There will be 100 leading local parenting exhibitors, covering toddlers to the teenage years!

Ongoing

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

Free

Astronomy in Action Planetarium Tour

This immersive planetarium experience transforms a dome into a 360-degree journey through the universe. Visitors can explore celestial destinations such as the Moon, the rings of Saturn and distant galaxies  … Read more