Find out what’s happening in Canada’s capital up to a year in advance by searching our online Event Calendar.
Summer hotel deals
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Experiences you can’t miss
Les Grands Feux du Casino Lac-Leamy
Each summer, be dazzled by spectacular fireworks displays exploding in shimmering waterfalls and blooms of colour high above the Ottawa River, all set…
Gatineau Hot Air Balloon Festival (FMG)
Every year in late August, FMG brings the Ottawa-Gatineau region to life with an electrifying music lineup, performances for all ages, fireworks, and…
Ottawa Bluesfest
Every summer, some 300,000 music fans gather to see more than 200 acts on multiple stages. No wonder Billboard Magazine has ranked this event among…
Changing of the Guard
See soldiers in scarlet uniforms and bearskin hats perform precise drills to military music during the Changing of the Guard on Parliament Hill. This…
Masters Indigenous Games
The Masters Indigenous Games (MIG) offers Indigenous adults (20+) the chance to compete in various sports. It's a platform for lifelong physical…
Weekend Bikedays
On weekends—and even some weekdays—you can bike, walk, run and in-line skate on several car-free parkways in the Ottawa-Gatineau region. Weekend…
What’s happening in the Ottawa area
Check out some of the fun events and activities taking place in the Ottawa region this week, including the weekend!
Ottawa Chamberfest
During the world's largest chamber music festival each summer, you can delight in 120 concerts in Canada's capital by leading international ensemble…
Parasol Festival
What started as a craft beer festival has evolved into a full summer experience — a warm atmosphere, a unique setting, tasty discoveries… a true…
Nature Nocturne
Dance until midnight while DJs fill the castle with awesome sound! Meet artists throughout the galleries. Discover four floors of world-class museum…
Music and Beyond
This unique summer cultural festival—which links classical music to visual art, drama, poetry, science and more—draws audiences to performances in…
The Chef’s Table
The Chef’s Table is an exclusive farm-to-table dining experience featuring curated menus from top Canadian chefs, presented alongside live music on…
More Oh! to Ah! experiences in Ottawa
Top 10 things to do in Ottawa
No matter the season, Canada’s Capital is a treasure trove of impressive sights and stimulating activities.
Canada’s 100 Best Restaurants 2024
Six Ottawa restaurants make the list of Canada’s 100 Best Restaurants 2024 list.
Ottawa’s summer 2025 music festivals
Ottawa beats to the sound of countless outdoor and indoor music festivals during the summer of 2025.
Parliament Hill free tours and programming
Parliament Hill is one of Canada’s most iconic sites and a must-see when visiting Canada’s capital.
Best ways to experience the Rideau Canal in Ottawa
Did you know a UNESCO World Heritage Site winds its way through the urban core of Canada’s capital? Find out how you can explore the Rideau Canal!
The best ways to experience Ottawa’s waterways in the summer
The best water-based activities in Ottawa. Waterside patios, beaches and whitewater rafting and paddling adventures in Canada’s capital city.
Water, Earth, Air: Incredible outdoor summer activities in Ottawa
Summer is the perfect time to get outside and enjoy all the beauty the Ottawa region has to offer.
Cycling in the Ottawa region
Learn about gear rentals, fun tours, great events and picturesque routes within the city and nearby countryside.
Great patios by Ottawa neighbourhood
Check out some of the best restaurants, cafes, bars and pubs with outdoor spaces.
Best ice cream (and other frozen treats) in Ottawa
Check out some of the best ice cream (and delicious alternatives) that are made with love in Ottawa.
The best shawarma places in Ottawa
Check out a local-approved guide to Ottawa's diverse selection of shawarma spots.
How to make your trip to Ottawa more environmentally-friendly
Ottawa is a green destination with many elements of sustainability.
Celebrate Indigenous culture in Ottawa
Celebrate National Indigenous History Month this June in Ottawa, Ontario.
