Join in for an enchanting "Light at Night" kayaking experience in downtown Ottawa. This 2.5 hour, 5.5km paddle along the Rideau Canal offers a perfect blend of history, scenic beauty and camaraderie. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced paddler, this leisurely-paced tour is an excellent opportunity to meet other paddling enthusiasts while exploring one  … Read more

Get your game-face ready and gear up for Canada’s largest paintball game as the Allied Forces battle the Axis Team! Register to select your team of choice. Plus, a portion of the proceeds will go towards the Support Our Troops fund.  

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.

Discover the latest in accessibility and adaptive living at the Adapt Expo Ottawa! Explore innovative tech, adaptive sports, and inclusive designs. Enjoy workshops, demos, and the Chronic & Iconic Makers’ Market. The first 400 attendees get a free swag bag—don’t miss out!