Want to know what’s going on in Canada’s capital? This seasonal podcast has got you covered! On this podcast you will find information about what’s up with Ottawa, including past episodes to cover each season. If you have a specific need, niche or story idea that isn’t covered here, please contact the Travel Media team.
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Story one: What’s Up with Ottawa?
- The launch of our new Ottawa Summer Savings Pass
- Ottawa Electric Bike Tour
Story two: What else is good?
- First guest: Ms. Jo Riding (she/her). Executive Director for the Canadian Tulip Festival.
- Second guest: Trina Maher-Simard. Executive Director for Indigenous experiences and Mādahòkì Farm.
Story three: But wait, there’s more…
May 10 - 14, 2024: LeBreton Flats, Ottawa
Every year, the Ottawa Children's Festival holds a five-day extravaganza of the finest quality theatre, dance and music for young audiences in our community. They create programs for children of all ages focused on enriching school curriculum and promoting the arts as an integral part of children's education.
May 31 - June 1, 2024: Lansdowne, Ottawa
Come to the largest health and wellness festival to deepen your passion for yoga, fitness, and wellness and enjoy live music, local artisans, and food vendors.
June 8 - 9, 2024: Tanger Outlets, Ottawa
The Ottawa Food Festival is a celebration of culinary delights featuring a wide array of food and beverage offerings from local vendors.
June 14 - 16, 2024: Major’s Hill Park, Ottawa
Celebrate francophone culture through concerts, street art and entertainment at this annual outdoor event in Canada’s capital.
June 21 - 30, 2024: Confederation Park Ottawa
During this summer jazz festival, outdoor stages, theatres, galleries, restaurants and clubs throughout downtown Ottawa buzz with fans enjoying every kind of jazz—from big band to avant garde—and more.
July 1, 2024: Downtown Ottawa and Gatineau
Take part in the biggest Canada Day party in the country each year on July 1 in Canada’s capital region
July 4 - 14, 2024: Canadian War Museum and LeBreton Flats, Ottawa
Each July, Ottawa’s RBC Bluesfest presents hundreds of musical acts in all genres to some 300,000 fans. Don’t miss this event, which Billboard Magazine has ranked as one of the world’s top-10 outdoor music festivals!
Les Grands Feux du Casino Lac-Leamy
July 31 - August 17, 2024 (Wednesdays and Saturdays): Canadian Museum of History, Gatineau
Each summer, be dazzled by spectacular fireworks displays exploding in shimmering waterfalls and blooms of colour high above the Ottawa River, all set to thrilling musical scores.
(C’est comment Ottawa?)
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