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Holiday season events in Ottawa

As the cooler winter weather arrives, Canada’s charming capital gets into the holiday spirit with a flurry of special events in November and December. You’ll find colourful cityscapes decorated with hundreds of thousands of twinkling lights, festive markets, seasonal entertainment, and culinary delights. Here are just some of the special holiday events taking place in the Ottawa region that will surely get you into a jolly holiday mood in 2022.

Be sure to verify details with the organizers as plans can change at any time.

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A Country Christmas
By day, enjoy pre-cut Christmas trees, hedge mazes, wagon rides, Christmas displays, a Farm Shop with local vendors and more! By night, drive through…
Alight at Night, Upper Canada Village
Alight at Night
Stroll through a historic village filled with holiday joy including over one million lights, Christmas music, BeaverTails and more. Just one hour…
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Christmas down on the farm
It’s the most magical time of the year at the Log Farm! Pick out the perfect Christmas tree then warm up with hot apple cider. Bring your letters for…
Flights with Santa
Flights with Santa
Sit in Santa’s new sleigh as you fly over Ottawa this Christmas with up to 3 passengers! Don’t miss this ride of a lifetime with proceeds donated back…
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Glebe Craft and Artisan Fair
Support local businesses this Christmas! Excited to host in-person, this annual event returns just in time for holiday shopping! Engage with local…
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Help Santa Toy Parade
Come see Santa Claus and friends at this popular parade! If you can, bring a gift or donation for the Salvation Army's Toy Mountain, to help those in…

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