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Revival: Printmaking in Nunavik (2014–2019)
Revival echoes the beginnings of stonecut printing in Puvirnituq in 1961, and bears witness to the recent resurgence of this art. Lyne Bastien and… -
Theatre Under the Stars: The Girl With No Hands
Escape into a darkly comic fantasy where an unlikely heroine fights to rewrite her fate. Set beneath the stars on the banks of the Rideau River… -
SoulRhythms
Let your soul shine as we travel throughout Africa and the Caribbean on an exciting journey through movement and dance. From traditional to modern… -
Summer Volley & Salsa
Spend your Saturday evening on the beach with volleyball, an intro salsa lesson, and dancing. Equipment, music, and good vibes are provided—just bring… -
Salsa Sundays
Get ready to dance, Ottawa! Head to the ByWard Market every Sunday with free open-level dance classes at 3 pm, followed by social dancing at 4. No… -
Barrhaven Farmers' Market
Experience over 20 local vendors in Barrhaven every Sunday from May to October. Engage with the community while exploring the freshest seasonal… -
Nepean Night Market
Soak up the good vibes at Nepean Night Market! Every Sunday from 5–9 p.m., enjoy amazing local vendors, delicious food trucks and fantastic live music… -
Zumba on the Hill
Zumba classes at the Parliament Hill! Come and party on Canada's Parliament Hill! -
Queer History of Ottawa Tours
Explore Ottawa’s 2SLGBTQIA+ past on a lively walking tour led by local drag king and public historian Morgan Mercury. Discover stories of queer… -
Artisans' Market by Minerva Ottawa
Visit the ByWard Market every other Sunday to explore 30+ vendors offering handmade goods like home decor, jewelry, cider, spices and more! -
Lansdowne Farmers' Market
Explore over 85 local vendors year-round at Lansdowne Park every Sunday. Ottawa Farmers’ Market is a producer-only organization that features vendors… -
Elgin Street Market
Discover local produce, artisanal products, and a chance to connect with neighbours at the Elgin Street Market every Sunday from June through October… -
Marché du Square
Come to Terrasse du Square and meet Outaouais artisans: florists and artists, jewelers, gourmet food producers, potters, candle makers and much more… -
Summer Maze Days at Saunders Farm
Get lost in the fun at Summer Maze Days at Saunders Farm! Explore world-famous mazes, soar on the zipline, and enjoy great food and family fun all… -
Summertime science!
Summertime science! is a celebration of curiosity, creativity, and exploration—all summer long! From immersive dome films and outdoor experiments to… -
Weekend Bikedays
On weekends—and even some weekdays—you can bike, walk, run and in-line skate on several car-free parkways in the Ottawa-Gatineau region. Weekend… -
Doors Open at Rideau Hall
Explore the State rooms, greenhouses, and gardens of Rideau Hall at your own pace during special summer weekends. Guides will be available to share…
