No matter the season, Canada’s Capital is a treasure trove of impressive sights and stimulating activities.
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Special exhibits
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Murdoch Mysteries in Ottawa Contest – appear in Season 19!
Win flights, a 4-night stay in Ottawa, and a role in a special episode of CBC’s Murdoch Mysteries 19th season. Explore the city and step on set!
Upcoming events
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Ottawa REDBLACKS
Join the roaring crowds at TD Place Stadium at Lansdowne as Ottawa’s Canadian Football League (CFL) team battles for a chance at the Grey Cup. The… -
Ottawa Italian Festival
Experience the sights, sounds and flavours of Italy at the Ottawa Italian Festival in Little Italy. Enjoy live street performances, patio dining, and… -
Volleyball Nations League - Women
Join the excitement in Ottawa for Women’s Week 1 of the Volleyball Nations League. Watch six of the world’s top teams — Canada, Bulgaria, the… -
Festival Franco-Ontarien
Celebrate francophone culture through concerts, street art and entertainment at this annual outdoor event in Canada’s capital. During one weekend each… -
Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival
This free multi-day summer festival on the Rideau River—the largest event of its kind in North America—features racing, concerts, family fun, local…
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Explore Ottawa’s museums with the Ottawa Museums Pass
Choose between a one-day or three-day pass that gives you discounted entry into all of Capital region’s national museums and more. -
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.
