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.
Listen to the podcast here:
Story one: What’s Up in Ottawa?
Ottawa Senators New NHL Season
The city's National Hockey League (NHL) team, the Ottawa Senators, play at the Canadian Tire Centre (CTC) in Kanata, a western suburb. The NHL season runs from October to April, followed by the Stanley Cup playoffs in May and June. The team is colloquially known as the Sens, and their friendly mascot Spartacat loves to get the crowd pumped up.
PWHL New Season
The Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) was founded in 2023 and consists of six teams across North America. The Ottawa branch — PWHL Ottawa — played it's first regular season game at the TD Place on January 2, 2024 to a sold out crowd against Montréal. While the 2024-25 season dates haven't been released yet, the regular season runs from early January to early May
Story two: What else is good?
- First guest: Mathieu Grondin, Nightlife Commissioner for the City of Ottawa
- Second guest: Dean McIntosh, Senior Vice President, Revenue, FanExperience & Community Impact, Hockey Canada
Story three: But wait, there’s more…
November 1 - 3, 2024 November 8 - 11, 2024 November 15 - 17, 2024
Visit a vintage barn a half-hour drive from downtown Ottawa in Manotick Station to shop for treasures created by artisans from around the world.
November 7 - 9, 2024
Recognizing, promoting and celebrating the art of cinema by showcasing Canadian films and filmmakers.
ByTowne Cinema, 325 Rideau Street, Ottawa, Ontario
National Remembrance Day Ceremony
November 11, 2024
Each year on November 11, the Royal Canadian Legion hosts the National Remembrance Day Ceremony at the National War Memorial in Ottawa to commemorate the men and women who have served in Canada’s military. The ceremony starts at approximately 10:45 a.m. with the arrival of dignitaries such as the Prime Minister, the Governor General of Canada, and the Silver Cross Mother – a woman whose child has died while serving in the military. Additional programming includes the national anthem, two minutes of silence, a wreath-laying ceremony and a rousing fly-past (weather permitting). At the end of the National Ceremony and throughout the day, people remove poppies from their coats and place them on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The tomb is covered in red poppies by the end of the day.
National War Memorial, Ottawa, Ontario
Winter 2024, dates to be announced
Starting in December, nearly 300,000 lights are installed in Canada's Capital Region, highlighting various sites and monuments and creating the Pathway of lights for families and friends to explore. See you in December 2024 for another dazzling edition!
Throughout Ottawa-Gatineau region.
Winter 2024, dates to be announced
Kick-start the holiday season with this magical fundraiser event! Experience in-person or take a virtual tour of the beautifully decorated Christmas trees in the Fairmont Château Laurier halls then vote for your favourite. Proceeds towards the Trees of Hope event support the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario.
Fairmont Château Laurier, 1 Rideau Street, Ottawa, Ontario
Podcast is available via Spotify and Ituenes for listening, Youtube, OttawaTourism webpage in video format and there’s even a write up on the webpage for those looking for a quick scan of our updates!
Make sure to watch OT’s events calendar and Ottawa insider blogs! Theres so much more! Plus media resources! We’re happy to do fact checking and provide photos and videos to our media partners.
