Get your Visit Ottawa Pass and unlock access to the city’s top attractions. For a limited time, children 17 and under get in free with the purchase of an adult pass. Perfect for exploring solo, as a couple, or with family!
Limited time summer savings in Ottawa
Summer hotel deals
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Discover what’s on in Ottawa
Explore Ottawa with Ottawa Tourism, where you’ll find an authentic taste of Canadian culture.
Set at the meeting point of three major waterways and home to Canada’s government, Ottawa is a natural starting point for exploring the country. Walk through storied streets, paddle along scenic rivers, and experience festivals almost every weekend that highlight local culture, music, food and heritage. In a city of over one million, you’ll find national museums, neighbourhood charm, and easy access to nature — everything you need to begin your next adventure.
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Top 10 things to do in Ottawa
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Event calendar
Find out what’s happening in Canada’s capital up to a year in advance by searching our online Event Calendar. -
Outdoor activities in Ottawa
Ottawa — where you can go hiking, running, white water rafting, paddling, cycling, mountain biking, rock climbing, spelunking and more.
Upcoming events
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Les Grands Feux du Casino Lac-Leamy
Each summer, be dazzled by spectacular fireworks displays exploding in shimmering waterfalls and blooms of colour high above the Ottawa River, all set… -
Twist Fibre Festival
TWIST is a unique fibre festival in Québec, Canada, bringing together the most important players in the field. TWIST is an annual event that serves as… -
The Great India Festival
Experience the multicultural splendor and heritage of India through diverse programming highlighting music, dance, cuisine, wellness and more. The… -
Parliament Hill Yoga
Ottawa’s iconic summer lunchtime activity returns. Every Wednesday at 12 pm, join local yoga instructors for a one-hour outdoor reset on the lawn of… -
Masters Indigenous Games
The Masters Indigenous Games (MIG) offers Indigenous adults (20+) the chance to compete in various sports. It's a platform for lifelong physical…
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Explore Ottawa’s museums with the Ottawa Museums Pass
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Free or nearly free activities in spring, summer and fall in Ottawa
Free or almost free things to do in Ottawa in the spring, summer and fall seasons.
