Through 11 photographs and six personal stories, this exhibit highlights the important role played by Canadians in the liberation of the Netherlands…
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Paul P. : Amor et Mors
Come see the sculptures, paintings, prints and drawings of Canadian artist Paul P. Created between the years of 2003 and 2019, the Paul P.: Amor et…
nichola feldman-kiss \ after Africa
A three channel audio and video installation ties together key symbols from artist nichola feldman-kiss's autobiography. after Africa is a work of art…
Le rendu
University of Ottawa Master of Fine Arts (MFA) graduates: Neeko Paluzzi, Joel Sector, Madeline Richards, Maxime Boisvert-Huneault and Antoine O…
Arctic: Our Frozen Planet
Embark on a year-long film adventure across the seasons in the Arctic home to more than 4 million people across eight countries. Be immersed in the…
Uninvited: Canadian Women Artists in the Modern Moment
Uninvited: Canadian Women Artists in the Modern Moment is an art exhibit at the National Gallery of Canada that celebrates the lesser-known chapter in…
Shapes in Between: Norman Takeuchi – A Retrospective
Drawings, paintings, and prints by Ottawa-based artist Norman Takeuchi span the years 1961 to 2022 and demonstrate the continuity of his artistic…
From Pepinot to PAW Patrol® – Television of Our Childhoods
Explore 70 years of Canadian children’s television, featuring nearly 100 of the television programs that encouraged Canadian children to read, write…
A Community at War: The Military Service of Black Canadians of the Niagara Region
Presented in partnership with the Niagara Military Museum, this panel exhibition highlights the experiences of 22 Black men and women from the Niagara…
Movement: Expressive Bodies in Art
Drawn from the gallery's collections, this exhibition celebrates the expressive energy of the human body. From seventeenth century prints to…
Carp Farmers’ Market
The largest producer-based farmers’ market in Eastern Ontario, with over 100 vendors offering produce, baked goods and crafts.
Unexpected! Surprising Treasures From Library and Archives Canada
Library and Archives Canada holds many items that you might not expect to find in its national collections. Visit Unexpected! Surprising Treasures…
Ottawa Farmers’ Market
Over 100 vendors from within 100 kilometres of Ottawa gather at Lansdowne in the Glebe each week to sell everything from fresh produce to furniture…
Oh Canada Eh? Ottawa
This family friendly musical production celebrates all things Canadian in 2021! The two-hour show features famous characters singing Canadian hits, plus an optional Canadian meal.
Wilfrid Flood: A Passion for Pictures
Wilfrid John Flood (1904–1946) immigrated to Canada in 1924 and settled in the Ottawa region. Employed as a draughtsman and cartographer at the…
Wolves! Shapeshifters in a changing world
This exhibition explores the evolution and adaptations of these charismatic animals through scientific research, specimens, cultural stories, video…
Owls Rendez-Vous
In this outdoor exhibition, created in partnership with Little Ray’s Nature Centres, see owls (and an eagle!) in their specially-designed habitat…
Our Land, Our Art
Come see Nunavik in all its beauty through the eyes of Indigenous artists. Avataq Cultural Institute, in collaboration with the Canadian Museum of…
