Mayor’s Breakfast with General M.A.J. Carignan
2025-10-14 07:00 - 09:00 UTC | Ottawa City Hall, 110 Laurier Ave, Ottawa, ON K1P 1J1 Canada, Ottawa City Hall, 110 Laurier Ave, Ottawa, ON K1P 1J1 Canada
The Mayor’s Breakfast is one of our most popular events, bringing together the region’s top business, community, and political leaders. This monthly event features valuable networking opportunities, a City Hall update from the Mayor, and high-profile speakers addressing issues that are vital to our city, province and country. Join us and stay informed on key issues impacting the prosperity of our city and get connected with Ottawa’s business community.
Agenda:
7:00 a.m. – Networking and Breakfast
8:00 a.m. – Update from City Hall + Fireside Chat
9:00 a.m. – Event Conclusion
Special Guest: General M.A.J. Carignan, Chief of the Defence Staff
A graduate of the Royal Military College of Canada in Engineering, General Jennie Carignan was commissioned into the Canadian Military Engineers in 1990.
Since then, she commanded two Combat Engineer Regiments, Royal Military College Saint-Jean and the 2nd Canadian Division, where she led more than 10,000 soldiers and spearheaded crisis operations during the flood relief efforts in the spring of 2019 in Quebec. More recently, she led NATO Mission Iraq from November 2019 to November 2020. General Carignan participated in three previous expeditionary operations in Bosnia-Herzegovina, the Golan Heights, and Afghanistan. From 2021 to 2024, General Carignan was appointed Chief of Professional Conduct and Culture.
Along the way, General Carignan earned a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Université Laval and a second Master’s degree from the United States Army Command and General Staff College and the School of Advanced Military Studies. She is also a graduate of the National Security Studies Programme from Canadian Forces College in Toronto and the recipient of an honorary doctorate from Huntington University.
General Carignan has been invested as Commander of the Order of Military Merit and is the recipient of the Meritorious Service Medal and the Meritorious Service Cross. She received the prestigious Gloire de l’Escolle medal which recognizes graduates from Université Laval who have distinguished themselves professionally and in service to their communities. She was recently awarded an honorary doctorate in Business Administration from Université Laval.
General Carignan was promoted to her current rank in July 2024 and appointed as Chief of the Defence Staff.
General Carignan is married and is the mother of four children, two of whom proudly serve in the Canadian Armed Forces.

The Shop List at St. Laurent Centre
2025-10-14 11:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-15 11:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-16 11:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-17 11:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-18 11:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-19 11:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-20 11:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-21 11:00 - 16:00 and 1 more date | The Shop List at St. Laurent Centre, 1200 St Laurent Boulevard, Ottawa, ON, Canada, Ontario
The Shop List at St. Laurent Centre
Discover your fall style with The Shop List, running September 16–30 alongside our Share It to Win It Contest for a chance to win a $1,000 shopping spree! ✨Visit the Rules and Regulations for more information about the contest.
📅 Event Hours
Saturday, September 20 & Sunday, September 21 | 11 AM – 4 PM
Saturday, September 27 & Sunday, September 28 | 11 AM – 4 PM
🎁 What’s happening during event hours:
Free limited-edition tote bags (while supplies last)
On-site brand styling ambassadors to guide you through The Shop List and curated fall capsule collections from St. Laurent retailers
Step into the season with style inspiration, shopping perks, and your chance at an unforgettable shopping spree.

Fresh Meat Fest
2025-10-15 - 2025-10-18
Fresh Meat is a playground for Ottawa’s theatre makers, giving local individuals and collectives of all levels of experience a unique opportunity to test new ideas in front of an audience.
Past Fresh Meat participants have used the festival as a launch pad for theatrical works intersecting with a variety of genres, including dance, poetry, burlesque, clown, pantomime, performance art, standup, sketch comedy, storytelling and many more.

ArohaFest Diwali Dhamaka
2025-10-15 - 2025-10-18 | 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, K1P 5W1, 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, K1P 5W1
The only fully bilingual festival celebrating the arts of India to be held in Canada will feature dance, music, visual arts, yoga and Bollywood!

Databells
2025-10-16 - 2025-10-17
Databells is an immersive installation of whimsical bells that ring in response to real-world statistics, from cosmic events to everyday moments. Visitors follow a winding path of illuminated bells, each representing a unique measure of human experience and life beyond our planet. This experiential symphony invites exploration, reflection, and wonder.

Angels & Demons
2025-10-16 - 2025-10-18
Experience a night of thrilling performances at Ottawa’s Iron Cabaret with “Angels & Demons.” This Halloween show blends burlesque, aerials, pole performances, and high-energy routines for a wickedly entertaining evening. Visitors can expect a bold, playful experience full of artistry, spectacle, and unexpected delights.

Crackup Comedy Festival
2025-10-16 - 2025-10-19 | 314 Gotham Private, K2C4G7, 314 Gotham Private, K2C4G7
Comedy festival featuring top comedic talent with events in Ottawa, Cornwall, Pembroke and Smiths Falls.
Crackup Comedy festival is a week-long festival of comedy, events and hi-jinx that attracts top comedic talent from around the globe. As a registered Canadian not-for-profit, Crackup Comedy Festival is run by passionate supporters of mental health from all walks of life. For over a decade, the Crackup Comedy Festival and Canadian North Arctic Comedy Festival have united Canadian talent while supporting Canadian communities in need.

Free Live Entertainment at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa
2025-10-17 - 2025-10-18 | 4837 Albion Road, Ottawa, K1X 1A3, 4837 Albion Road, Ottawa, K1X 1A3
Hard Rock Cafe Ottawa offers live entertainment every Friday and Saturday night, with performances on the Council Oak Stage starting at 9:30 PM.

Stittsville Haunted Heritage Tours
2025-10-17 - 2025-10-18
Combine a riveting historical tour on the quaint and eerie town of Stittsville with a haunted twist to get this annual heritage tour.

Less Toches - La Cumbia SVP!
2025-10-18 | 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, K1P 5W1, 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, K1P 5W1
Less Toches is the musical collision of five explosive musicians. Their Colombian, Mexican, Cuban and Argentinian origins combine to revive the rhythms that marked their childhood through the folk tradition: Continental cumbia from Montreal!

Canadian Museum of Nature: Open House - Research and Collections
2025-10-18 | 240 McLeod Street, Ottawa, K1P 6P4, 240 McLeod Street, Ottawa, K1P 6P4
Join the Canadian Museum of Nature as the museum’s research and collections facility opens its doors to the public. This is a free event but a timed ticket required.

CAPCON
2025-10-18 | 1 Vimy Place, Ottawa, K1A 0M8, 1 Vimy Place, Ottawa, K1A 0M8
Immerse yourself in the captivating world of scale plastic models! Discover enthralling miniature works of art — from pieces of history to flights of imagination — crafted by local, national and international hobbyists.

Ottawa National Women's Show
2025-10-18 - 2025-10-19 | 4899 Uplands Drive, Ottawa, K1V 2N6, 4899 Uplands Drive, Ottawa, K1V 2N6
Looking for the ultimate girl’s day out? Fashion, food and fun all under one roof.

Red Trillium Studio Tour
2025-10-18 - 2025-10-19
Explore the Red Trillium Studio Tour and discover a wide range of art forms, from glass, pottery, and jewellery to painting, fibre, and mixed media. Meet 29 fine artists and craftspeople across 11 studios, with opportunities to see live demonstrations and experience the creative process firsthand. Enjoy a celebration of original, handmade work in the communities of Dunrobin, Kinburn, Constance Bay, and Carp.

Carp Farmers’ Market
2025-10-18 08:00 - 13:00 | Carp Farmers’ Market
The largest producer-based farmers’ market in Eastern Ontario, with over 100 vendors offering produce, baked goods and crafts.

Main Street Farmers' Market
2025-10-18 09:00 - 14:00 | Main Street Farmers’ Market, PO Box 4465 Ottawa Postal Station E, ottawa, K1S 5B4
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.

The National Women's Show
2025-10-18 10:00 - 2025-10-19 19:00 | The National Women’s Show, EY Centre
Shop ‘til you drop at the National Women’s Show. With over 250 exhibits offering delicious food and wine, fashion, wellness, beauty, home & family, and travel, you’ll find everything you didn’t know you needed! Bring your bestie for a full day of entertainment! Catch the latest looks on the catwalk, special performances, free makeovers, and culinary demos. Come early to get your goodie bag filled with Free samples! It’s the Ultimate Girl’s Day Out!

Capital Wedding Show
2025-10-19 | 200 Coventry Road, Ottawa, K1K 4S3, 200 Coventry Road, Ottawa, K1K 4S3
Your dream wedding starts at the Capital Wedding Show! This premier event gathers the finest wedding professionals from Ottawa and Gatineau under one roof for an unforgettable planning experience.
Meet face-to-face with experts, share your vision and let them bring your dreams to life. With a fashion show, grand prizes, featured displays, entertainment, samples, tastings, contests and demonstrations, everything you need is here.
Discover endless inspiration and explore the best of the region’s wedding industry. Experience the Capital Wedding Show and make your dream day a reality.

Lansdowne Farmers' Market
2025-10-19 10:00 - 15:00 | Aberdeen Pavilion, Aberdeen Pavilion
From the heart of the land to the heart of the city! Connect with 85+ local vendors in the historic Aberdeen Pavilion every Sunday. Shop for the freshest seasonal produce, meat & dairy, baked goods, prepared foods, crafts, and more. Stop by the food court for lunch and enjoy the market musicians. Everything is authentic (no resellers) and produced within 100km of Ottawa!

Geek Hoard Haul-oween
2025-10-19 10:00 - 17:00
Celebrate all things geeky with a spooky twist at this pop-up convention and market. Explore around 90 vendors offering comics, games, collectibles, art, and Halloween-themed items, and enjoy cosplay, special guests, and interactive activities. This family-friendly event welcomes visitors of all ages with free admission.

Oh Canada Eh? Ottawa
2025-10-21 - 2025-12-26 | 330 Kent Street, Ottawa, K2P 2A6, 330 Kent Street, Ottawa, K2P 2A6
This family friendly musical production celebrates all things Canadian! The two-hour show features famous characters singing Canadian hits, plus an optional Canadian meal. During Oh Canada Eh? Ottawa, you’ll see some of your favourite Canadian pop culture personalities, such as a Mountie, a Hockey Player, Anne of Green Gables and Klondike Kitty. They all sing songs by artists like Paul Anka, Celine Dion, Shania Twain, the Barenaked Ladies, Avril Lavigne, Justin Bieber and many more. The performances are accompanied by a live band.If you choose to opt into the dining option, performers serve you a delicious Canadian meal during the show. Alcoholic beverages are also available. This show is presented by Totally Legit Productions.

Soirée Salus 2025
2025-10-21 18:00 - 20:30 | Embassy of France, 42 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, Ontario K1M 1P5 Canada, Embassy of France, 42 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, Ontario K1M 1P5 Canada
Soirée Salus, presented by TD, is Ottawa Salus’s signature fundraising event—an unforgettable evening in celebration of supportive housing, hope and the power of community. Hosted at the prestigious French Embassy Residence, this one-of-a-kind event brings together community leaders, Salus supporters, and like-minded individuals who believe that everyone deserves a safe place to call home.
Enjoy an evening of French-inspired food, live music, and exclusive live and silent auction items, all in support of the people at the heart of our mission. Together, we’ll celebrate stories of resilience, recognize community champions, and raise critical funds to support stable housing and integrated mental health services for those who need it most.
✨New addition — This year’s program will also feature the debut of two special honours:
🏆 Salus Community Champion Award, awarded to Eli Tannis
Eli Tannis has transformed lives through his generosity, advocacy, and leadership, including championing the creation of Karen’s Place, a 42-unit supportive housing complex in memory of his beloved sister, Karen Nesrallah. He continues to strengthen Salus through seasonal giving, sponsorships, and meaningful community engagement.

🏆 Salus Changemaker Award, awarded to McDonald Brothers Construction
McDonald Brothers Construction has advanced supportive housing with sustainable, purpose-built projects for veterans, at-risk youth, and older adults with mental health challenges. Their industry leadership is matched by a strong community spirit, giving back and strengthening Ottawa’s culture of care and collaboration.

Whether you’re a long-time supporter or new to Salus, we’d love for you to be part of this special evening. Every ticket purchased helps build a more inclusive, healthier city—one person, one home, one connection at a time.
