During this early June event, you can visit more than 100 significant buildings across Ottawa—including many that normally charge admission or are closed to the public—for free. Explore embassies, breweries, churches, museums and other fascinating places during Doors Open Ottawa—the second-largest event of its kind in Canada and one of the largest in the world!  … Read more

Kick off summer with the lively Loretta Ave. Block Party in Wellington West and Hintonburg. Dance to live music, snack on local bites, browse vintage treasures, and dive into hands-on fun for all ages.

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

Come purchase vegetables, honey, meat, sauces, cheese, and other goods from local producers in rural Ottawa. The market was founded in 1994 by local residents Carolyn Seabrook and Andrew Harkness. Carolyn sold Andrew on the idea of a farmers’ market in her family’s vacant barn, and together they launched the project.

Support your local farmers' market every Saturday from May to October! Discover the finest fresh produce, baked goods, pantry staples, crafts, hot meals and more. As a producer-only market, all vendors make, bake and grow everything within 100 kilometers of Ottawa. Enjoy live music and special programming while you shop.

Don’t miss the ever-changing 613flea marketplace that features eclectic goods, handmade, antiques, vintage clothing, great foods and one-of-a-kinds at Lansdowne Park. The 613flea marketplace is always on a Saturday (and always free to attend) but the dates change each month.