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Step into a tropical paradise where over 100 live butterflies glide through lush greenery. Marvel at stunning species such as the blue morpho, swallowtails, and monarchs as pupae from Costa Rica and the Philippines transform into these beautiful creatures.Bright clothing may attract butterflies, offering a chance to admire them up close. On-site science interpreters share … Read more
Discover Qikiqtait: Where Inuit Knowledge and Innovation Come Together, a groundbreaking exhibition showcasing the leadership of the Sanikiluarmiut of Sanikiluaq. Through research, education, environmental stewardship, and the harvesting of eider down — the warmest feather in the world — this exhibition highlights their innovation and resilience. Developed by the Arctic Eider Society with the Canadian … Read more
No Place is an exhibition by Ottawa-Gatineau artist Shannon Whittle featuring a series of reproduced and reconfigured paintings of imagined landscapes. Drawing on historical landscape painting, media imagery, and personal experience, Whittle explores the delicate interconnections of ecosystems threatened by the climate crisis and human activity. Her layered, textural works evoke both grief and hope, … Read more
Explore Winter Count: Embracing the Cold, an exhibition highlighting winter’s influence across cultures and artistic traditions. Featuring over 150 works, it presents Indigenous, Canadian, and European perspectives. Visitors can discover how painters from Canada and Europe capture the effects of light on snow, revealing a shared visual language shaped by the season.
Explore Winter Count: Embracing the Cold, an exhibition highlighting winter’s influence across cultures and artistic traditions. Featuring over 150 works, it presents Indigenous, Canadian, and European perspectives. Visitors can discover how painters from Canada and Europe capture the effects of light on snow, revealing a shared visual language shaped by the season.
Enjoy free ice skating 7 days a week from 6:00am to 11:00pm. Don’t forget to bring your own skates!
Enjoy free ice skating 7 days a week from 6:00am to 11:00pm. Don’t forget to bring your own skates!
Experience the Ottawa Charge – Ottawa’s professional women’s hockey team!The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) is redefining the game, uniting the world’s top female hockey talent in a groundbreaking league. Ottawa’s team made its debut in the electrifying 2023-2024 season, captivating the capital with thrilling performances.Now known as the Ottawa Charge, this powerhouse team is … Read more
Launched in 1999, the Governor General’s Awards in Visual and Media Arts (GGArts) celebrate the exceptional careers of Canadian artists. Administered by the Canada Council for the Arts, the Awards are this country’s most prestigious distinction for the artists, curators and craftspeople who make up Canada’s vibrant visual and media arts community. Up to eight … Read more
Enjoy free ice skating on a refrigerated ice surface 7 days a week from 9:00am to 11:00pm.
Enjoy free ice skating on a refrigerated ice surface 7 days a week from 9:00am to 11:00pm.
Drawing from the National Gallery of Canada’s rich collection, Camera and the City showcases photographers who reveal the many facets of urban life. Divided into three sections, the exhibition explores the city as movement and theatre, as an idea, and as community. It captures the city’s energy and constant change, conceptualizes urban spaces shaped by … Read more
Drawing from the National Gallery of Canada’s rich collection, Camera and the City showcases photographers who reveal the many facets of urban life. Divided into three sections, the exhibition explores the city as movement and theatre, as an idea, and as community. It captures the city’s energy and constant change, conceptualizes urban spaces shaped by … Read more
Sylvia Safdie: TERRA showcases the work of Montreal-based artist Sylvia Safdie, featuring paintings, sculpture, and video. Her work explores memory, dislocation, and the passage of time, often drawing on natural and human-made materials. Safdie combines these elements in unexpected ways, creating symbolic and transformative meanings. Earth – terra – remains a central and enduring material … Read more
Enjoy farm and sugarbush activities as well as outdoor fun and a farm store.
Get ready to experience an intimate and interactive 90 minute magic and mentalism show with feats you never thought were possible; you don't just watch the show - you become a part of it! This presentation will highlight moments that are unexplainable and simply unbelievable! Michael presents mind-blowing mental feats, amazing visuals and devious deceptions blended … Read more
Unwind at Yoga Under the Stars at the Aquatopia Water Garden Conservatory. Enjoy a 60-minute yoga session led by Navjit Kaur in a tranquil tropical water garden oasis. Relax, restore, and revitalize in a glass-enclosed retreat featuring cascading waterfalls.Savour a light vegan snack, expertly crafted by the executive chef.
Featuring Aretha Franklin’s biggest hits from her megawatt, 60-year career—including “Respect,” “Chain of Fools,” and “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman”—the NAC Orchestra honours the Queen of Soul. Broadway star Capathia Jenkins and three-time Grammy-nominated singer Ryan Shaw take to the stage to celebrate one of the brightest icons in American music and … Read more
Spend Friday evenings snowshoeing with an experienced Friends of Gatineau Park nature interpreter. Hiking in the moonlight, you will discover how animals survive winter!By moonlight, an experienced guide will show you one of four selected trails this winter.Your starting location will be sent to you in the confirmation email sent after registration.
Get ready for one of Ottawa’s biggest St. Patrick’s Day concerts. East Coast Experience takes over the Bronson Centre for a high-energy night of Celtic and East Coast tunes. This 19+ event promises an unforgettable night of music and celebration.
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a festive bar crawl through Ottawa’s vibrant ByWard Market district. Participants visit multiple popular venues, enjoy live DJs, and soak in lively entertainment throughout the evening. With themed attire and an energetic atmosphere, this event offers a spirited way to experience one of the city’s most festive celebrations.
Go underground for an unforgettable March Break adventure. Explore Canada’s Cold War history in a four-storey bunker, take a guided tour, crack secret codes, create crafts and hunt for clues. Try to beat the escape room challenge. Fun for all ages — plus, free parking.
Select a beautiful hand-crafted pottery bowl, then choose your favourite soup and breads from some of Ottawa’s best restaurants and bakeries for a delicious take-home meal.
Many similiar shows operate in Southern Ontario but the Ottawa Nostalgia & Collectible Show is the only major show of its kind in Eastern Ontario.More than 50 top dealers exhibit on over 100 tables packed with interesting, hard to find memorabilia. Dealers include Ed Locke, former appraiser from the Antique Roadshow, Ken Aubrey filmed with … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
Celebrate culture, community, and the joy of Eid at Ottawa’s Grand and Biggest Eid Bazaar! Join us on Saturday, March 14th, from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM at the Nepean Sportsplex for a full day of shopping, food, and family‑friendly fun. This vibrant multicultural marketplace brings together local vendors, artisans, and food businesses offering clothing, … Read more
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 … Read more
Meet and greet North Bay author Laura Frost as she signs her debut novel, Seeking Sasha.
OTTAWA/NEPEAN: Sunday, March 15, 2:00pm, Algonquin Commons Theatre Music Of The Night: The Concert Tour A Celebration of Andrew Lloyd Webber This nationally celebrated concert production of Andrew Lloyd Webber\’s greatest songs, finally comes to Algonquin Commons Theatre on March 15th at 2pm. Experience the magic of his musicals like never before! Featuring a live … Read more
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