Explore 35+ local vendors in Orléans every Thursday from May to October. Browse the freshest seasonal produce, meat, dairy, baked goods, prepared foods, crafts and more. This producer-only market ensures that everything is made within 100 kilometers of Ottawa, providing a truly local shopping experience.

Step back in time to the year 1740, in Quebec with Marguerite: le feu. Witness the historic trial of Marguerite Duplessis, an Indigenous woman declaring her freedom from slavery. This groundbreaking French-language performance ignites the fire within every Marguerite—past and present—fighting for justice. Experience the flames of regeneration and rediscovered memory in a multidisciplinary production  … Read more

Celebrate francophone culture through concerts, street art and entertainment at this annual outdoor event in Canada’s capital.During one weekend each year, French speakers and Francophiles gather in downtown Ottawa for the Festival franco-ontarien’s varied programming. This family-friendly event features francophone performers from Ontario, elsewhere in Canada, and beyond!

The Fringe Festival is a celebration of the arts and an opportunity for local, national and international artists to showcase their original work.

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 is free, with special events including the June 12 opening and a guided artist tour on July 20.

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, Songs from the Shed, will take place every Tuesday and Thursday from 12pm-1:30pm. Music lovers from the Ottawa region are invited to come enjoy lunch  … Read more