Best Places to Work 2025 Career and training expo
2025-10-07 11:30 - 17:30 UTC | Rogers Centre Ottawa, 55 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa K1N 9J2, Rogers Centre Ottawa, 55 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa K1N 9J2
Here comes the biggest and best career and training expo in Ottawa and Eastern Ontario
This is a one-stop resource to take your career to the next level.
Meet dozens of the region’s Best Places to Work and hear from experts about hiring trends, the local job market, the future of work and what makes Ottawa and Eastern Ontario the best region in Canada to work, live and play.
Attendance is free with advance registration.
2025 EXPO INFO

Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Rogers Centre (55 Colonel By Drive), third floor in Canada Hall 2
Doors open at 1130 am
Doors close at 600 pm
75+ exhibitors
Professional headshots (free, but limited)

WHY ATTEND?

Meet face-to-face with employers from technology, homebuilding, manufacturing, professional services, public sector and more!
Explore education and training opportunities with all of Ottawa’s universities and colleges
Main stage presentations on career trends and the future of work

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The Next Era of Work: Build Culture, Boost Productivity & Foster Resilience
2025-10-07 11:30 - 18:30 | Rogers Centre Ottawa, 55 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa K1N 9J2, Rogers Centre Ottawa, 55 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa K1N 9J2
Never before have business executives, managers and HR professionals faced so many talent challenges. Workforces are being disrupted by a convergence of powerful forces.
Hybrid and remote workplaces caused by the pandemic continue, seemingly without end.
Ongoing economic uncertainty makes staffing levels precarious.
The arrival of artificial intelligence promises to forever change the nature of work.
How are business executives, managers and HR professionals supposed to react to these monumental changes?
Here are three strategies:

build your culture to increase employee engagement
harness new technology to your boost productivity
foster resilience to prepare for continued disruption

Those strategies are at the core of the Best Places to Work Employer Summit 2025.
Register your team for an entire day devoted to exploring solutions to these challenges. Hear from award-winning Best Places to Work leaders and crossfunctional experts, engage in discussions with other local organizations and plan for the “Next Era of Work.”
If your people are your organization’s most important asset, invest a day devoted to their future.
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Dueling Pianos with Jeff Rogers & Mellow Dee
2025-10-08 | 292 Elgin St., Ottawa, K2P 1M3, 292 Elgin St., Ottawa, K2P 1M3
Enjoy an evening of Dueling Pianos featuring Jeff Rogers and Mellow Dee. Seating is allocated based on group size and availability, with larger tables shared between groups to create a lively, social atmosphere. Food and drinks are available throughout the event, complemented by Wine Wednesday specials including half-litre pours, select bottles at a reduced price, and mini charcuterie boards. Following the show, Happy Hour begins at 9:00 pm, with games, Darts Reimagined, and additional food and beverage service.

2025 Eastern Ontario Housing Summit
2025-10-08 09:00 - 16:30 | Ottawa Conference & Event Centre, 200 Coventry Rd, Ottawa K1K 4C3 Canada, Ottawa Conference & Event Centre, 200 Coventry Rd, Ottawa K1K 4C3 Canada
People are moving to Eastern Ontario, and we need to be ready.
Over the next 25 years, Eastern Ontario is projected to experience the fastest population growth in the province.
Spanning from Peterborough to Ottawa, and from Algonquin Provincial Park to the Seaway Valley, the region is expected to grow by 35.2% by 2051 – outpacing even the GTA (22%).
The 2025 Eastern Ontario Housing Summit will explore how to meet this rising demand, even in a challenging market, and ensure a sufficient housing supply for residents today and tomorrow.
The Ontario Home Builders’ Association Eastern Ontario Regional Group consists of 7 HBAs – Cornwall, Haliburton County, Kingston-Frontenac, Lanark-Leeds, Greater Ottawa, Peterborough and the Kawarthas, and Quinte. These HBAs are home to over 800 firms in the residential construction and professional renovation industry.
Last year’s Summit welcomed 325+ attendees from 35+ municipalities across the region – and we hope to see you again this year!

The Shop List at St. Laurent Centre
2025-10-08 11:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-09 11:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-10 11:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-11 11:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-12 11:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-13 11:00 - 16:00 | 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.

Ihsane - Ballet du Grand Théâtre de Genève + Eastman
2025-10-09 - 2025-10-10 | 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, K1P 5W1, 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, K1P 5W1
For the creation of Ihsane, Moroccan-Belgian choreographer Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui immersed himself in the Moroccan legacy of his father, in a personal search for identity and connectedness. The bodies of the dancers, fluid and powerful, embody both the search for self and the universality of human bonds.

Databells
2025-10-09 - 2025-10-12
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.

Narzareth
2025-10-09 18:00 - 23:59 | 4837 Albion Road, Ottawa, K1X 1A3, 4837 Albion Road, Ottawa, K1X 1A3
Experience Nazareth live at Hard Rock LIVE Ottawa for an unforgettable night of classic rock energy. Hear hits like Hair of the Dog and Love Hurts performed by the iconic band that helped define hard rock.

Free Live Entertainment at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa
2025-10-10 - 2025-10-11 | 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.

Angels & Demons
2025-10-10 - 2025-10-11
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.

Black Butterfly
2025-10-10 - 2025-10-11
Experience Black Butterfly, a powerful celebration of love, tradition, and self-discovery brought to life through African rhythms, dynamic choreography, and compelling storytelling. Directed by Kayode Sodunke and written by Ebby A, this immersive production highlights Black voices and culture, weaving passion, struggle, and triumph into an unforgettable stage journey. Audiences are transported by a talented cast and dancers in a show that inspires, moves, and captivates from start to finish.

Stittsville Haunted Heritage Tours
2025-10-10 - 2025-10-11
Combine a riveting historical tour on the quaint and eerie town of Stittsville with a haunted twist to get this annual heritage tour.

Maple Leaf March
2025-10-10 - 2025-10-12
La Marche Maple Leaf March® is a world-class, non-competitive, not-for-profit international walking festival held annually in the Ottawa-Gatineau region.
Its mission is to promote walking as a fitness activity; foster international understanding and friendships; and showcase some of the monuments, memorials and parks of Canada’s National Capital Region (NCR).

One World Bazaar
2025-10-10 - 2025-10-13 | 6110 Mitch Owens Road, Manotick Station, K4M 0E2, 6110 Mitch Owens Road, Manotick Station, K4M 0E2
Visit a vintage barn a half-hour drive from downtown Ottawa in Manotick Station to shop for treasures created by artisans from around the world.
One World Bazaar is open for seven weekends in the fall and online all year. Drop by in person and you’ll discover a heritage barn packed with beautiful handmade goods from all over the planet—everything from clothing and jewellery to dishes, home décor and furniture. It’s a kaleidoscope of colours and textures, with racks of colourful silk scarves, shelves laden with vibrant pottery, and hidden corners filled with large wooden animals and stone garden sculptures.
To ensure economic sustainability for their producers, the owners of this family-run enterprise work directly with artisans when possible, develop strong relationships with them, and pay a fair, living wage that allows the crafters to support their families.

Wedding Party
2025-10-11
Wedding Party is a fully improvised comedy that follows a bride and their besties on a wild weekend away. Expect unexpected twists, heartfelt moments, and plenty of laughs as friends old and new come together to celebrate love and friendship. A joyful, unscripted night that proves the best stories are the ones you don’t plan.

Robert Plante Thanksgiving Market
2025-10-11 - 2025-10-12
Celebrate the season at the 2nd Annual Thanksgiving Market, featuring over 130 local artisans and vendors. Explore handmade crafts, seasonal treats, and thoughtful gifts while strolling through lush greenhouses and enjoying cozy fall vibes. This indoor market offers a festive, family-friendly outing and a chance to support local talent.

Annual Biology Butterfly Show
2025-10-11 - 2025-10-12
The Annual Butterfly Biology Show looks forward to welcoming you to the Annual Biology Butterfly Show. Reservations required.

Carp Farmers’ Market
2025-10-11 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.

North Gower Farmers' Market
2025-10-11 08:30 - 13:00 | North Gower Farmers’ Market
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.

Main Street Farmers' Market
2025-10-11 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.

Concert : Côrdame
2025-10-11 20:01 - 21:29
Experience Ensemble Cordâme as they celebrate 20 years of musical passion with harmonies that blend tradition and innovation. Enjoy a spellbinding evening featuring violin, piano, double bass, percussion, and original compositions that captivate lovers of classical and contemporary music alike.

Watson’s Mill Fall Finale
2025-10-12 | 5525 Dickinson Street, Manotick, K4M 1A2, 5525 Dickinson Street, Manotick, K4M 1A2
Come to Watson’s Mill for their annual harvest festival! Tthere are a bunch of activities and crafts. It’s sure to be fun for the whole family.

Lansdowne Farmers' Market
2025-10-12 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!

Atlético Ottawa
2025-10-12 15:00 - 18:00 | TD Place, 1015 Bank Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 3W7, Canada
Ottawa’s Canadian Premier League (CPL) soccer team takes on an opponent on the home pitch at TD Place Stadium.

Atlético Ottawa vs Vancouver FC
2025-10-12 15:00 - 23:59 | TD Place, 1015 Bank Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 3W7, Canada
Atlético Ottawa vs Vancouver FC
Atlético Ottawa takes on Vancouver FC in CPL action.
