Find out what’s happening in Canada’s capital up to a year in advance by searching our online Event Calendar. Enter a specific date range, keywords or location, or simply browse to find festivals, museum exhibitions, professional sports events and much more.
Event planning tools
Off-site venuesOttawa offers spectacular off-site venues to accommodate all your programming needs. Explore the selection of off-site venues.-
Welcome letters
To request a letter, simply provide the preferred language (English, French, or bilingual) and the name of the conference or event it should be addressed to.
To view an example from His Worship Mayor Mark Sutcliffe and Michael Crockatt, President & CEO of Ottawa Tourism.
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Responsible events guideThe Responsible Events Guide offers easy-to-follow tips, tools and resources for approaching sustainability that can be integrated into your event and to inspire innovative ideas of your own. Use this guide to keep sustainability in mind throughout the planning process.
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À la Carte – Food recovery program
Ottawa Tourism partners with La Tablée des Chefs for food recovery. Surplus event food is repurposed and redistributed, helping our community. -
Discover Indigenous culture in OttawaDeriving from the word “adawe”, meaning “to trade”, the Ottawa region is home to 40,000+ Indigenous peoples. Discover the stories of Indigenous people through cultural experiences, museums, and monuments and find authentic handmade items from the many local Indigenous-owned shops.
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Accessibility
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Social impact programsSocial impact programs foster meaningful connections among attendees and contribute to the local community’s growth and sustainability, creating a legacy that extends far beyond the event itself.
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Lend a Lanyard programDemonstrate your commitment to sustainability with Ottawa’s Lend-a-Lanyard Program offered at the Rogers Centre Ottawa.
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Discount booking codes
Make it easier for your delegates or attendees to get here! Register for discount booking codes with the transportation partners below.
Delegate activities & companion programming
Flash Your Badge program
The Flash Your Badge Program grants your delegates or attendees and a guest access to discounts and special offers at participating attractions, tours, and restaurants. No registration is required to use this program—delegates and attendees can simply present their badge at participating retailers to receive the advertised discount. Reservations may be required for some offers.
Pre and post travel itineraries and activity ideas
Dozens of sample itineraries are available, highlighting points of interest for all types of visitors and stays of various lengths. These diverse itineraries can help tailor suggestions for your delegates or attendees.
Top 20 Ottawa summertime experiences for conference delegates
Ottawa, Canada’s Capital, is a vibrant city that offers various experiences for visitors. With its rich history, cultural attractions and stunning…
Top 5 bleisure activities to do during the fall in Ottawa
Cue the fall colours, crisp air, and tasty treats. Autumn is a special time to visit the Ottawa area.
Top 5 bleisure activities to do during the spring in Ottawa
If you find yourself in Ottawa for a business trip in the spring, mix in a little pleasure to maximize your time in a new city.
Rest and recharge with winter wellness experiences
Ottawa has plenty of opportunities for resting the body and mind.
Embracing Winter Wonderland: 20 must-do experiences in Ottawa
Canada’s capital city is a beloved destination of those whose hearts belong to arts, history and culture as well as those who enjoy outdoor adventure…
Top 20 seasonal experiences (.pdf)
The Top 20 Seasonal Experiences sheets feature unique and memorable activities to enhance their visit throughout the year.
Delegate and attendee activities & companion programming
A variety of resources are available to assist in planning companion or children’s programming, as well as arranging excursions for delegates and attendees. These resources can serve as a guide for organized planning or be shared directly with delegates or attendees to inspire self-guided activities.
Many major attractions also offer discounts to delegates or attendees through our Flash Your Badge Program, available for visits during leisure time throughout the conference or event.
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Tours & sightseeing optionsThere are numerous Tours & Sightseeing options available throughout the Capital Region, with many providers offering private services for conferences and events.
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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. -
Free or nearly free winter activities in Ottawa
Free or nearly free winter activities in the Ottawa area.
Marketing your event
Delegate microsites
The microsite is a customized landing page that connects to your conference or event website, providing delegates and attendees with an easy way to explore all that Ottawa has to offer.
City maps
Tear-off city maps are available for your registration or welcome desk. To be environmentally conscious, it is recommended not to include these maps in delegate bags, as only about one-third of delegates or attendees typically use paper materials. Additional copies can be sent to your venue throughout the event if needed. Help make a positive impact on the environment!
Ottawa tear-off maps request form
To request tear-off maps, fill out the form.
Digital versions of the city map
Digital versions of the city map are also available for posting on your conference or event website!
Images
Destination images are available for download from the Ottawa Tourism Media Library. These images can be used for pre-conference and pre-event promotion, or for materials throughout your event. Please be sure to credit the images as specified in the filenames.
If you can't find what you're looking for, an extensive image bank with over 3,000 high-resolution photos is available upon request. Let us know what you need, and we’ll do our best to find the ideal images to suit your requirements.
Videos
These videos are designed to highlight Ottawa as the ideal host destination for your conference or event. Select the one that best resonates with your delegates or attendees and incorporate it into your attendance-building efforts.
Additional videos are available for download from Ottawa Tourism’s Vimeo site. Here, you'll find a variety of videos shot across different seasons, all available for promotional use. Please be sure to credit Ottawa Tourism.
Brand guidelines/toolkit
If you plan to use the Ottawa Tourism logo on any promotional materials, or if you have any questions, please reach out to the Event Services Specialist.
Ottawa Tourism’s primary horizontal logo
Ottawa Tourism’s primary
horizontal logo features an
Authentic White wordmark on
a Welcome Red background.
Ottawa Tourism brand guidelines
Fonts, colours, logos and more to align our efforts.
Postcards
These promotional materials are designed to help market your conference or event. Use any of these pieces to boost your attendance-building efforts and generate excitement!
Download them as-is or customize them in Adobe by adding your conference or event logo and dates to create a unique piece.
How to customize:
- Download the piece you would like to customize
- Open in Adobe Acrobat
- Select ‘Edit PDF’
- Use ‘Add Image’ to include your event logo
- Use ‘Add Text’ to include your event dates
- Resave document and share
Important links
- Website: ottawatourism.ca
- Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/visitottawa/
- Linkedin Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ottawa-tourism/
- Hashtags: #myottawa #monottawa #MeetOttawa
