Explore the State rooms, greenhouses, and gardens of Rideau Hall at your own pace during special summer weekends. Guides will be available to share stories about the history and role of Canada’s governor general.

Shop, dance, and celebrate at Ooh Fest, a three-day vintage market and open-air party in the ByWard Market. Browse 120+ vendors, enjoy live DJs, and soak up the good vibes all Canada Day weekend long.

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

A family day full of fun, games, and entertainment as we celebrate the community’s support for CHEO, CHEO Research Institute, CHEO School, and Roger Neilson Children’s Hospice.

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.