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Ottawa Summer Savings Pass - Get an additional 30% off the pass from now until June 16, 2024.
Explore the capital and save with the Ottawa Summer Savings Pass
Explore Canada’s capital and save with the Ottawa Summer Savings Pass.
National Gallery of Canada, Spring
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!

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Top places to photograph beautiful tulips in Ottawa
Looking for epic tulip photography opportunities in Ottawa? Find out which city parks, attractions and flower farms you should visit this spring.
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Six coffee roasters in Ottawa to satisfy your caffeine cravings
Ottawa loves to support its local businesses and coffee shops are no exception. Local, independent coffee roasters provide a unique experience and…

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Different ways to experience beautiful tulips in Ottawa
Walk, bike, bus, fly and cruise your way to dazzling tulip displays in the Ottawa region this May, including the Canadian Tulip Festival site and more.
Canadian Tulip Festival, cycling
Springtime beauty: an Ottawa itinerary
Spring is a glorious time in Canada’s capital, as the city’s urban landscape is blanketed with colourful blooms and the Canadian Tulip Festival offers…

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Ottawa’s summer 2024 music festivals
See big name music stars or up and coming talent at world-class festivals, free events and local happenings during Ottawa’s warm seasons!
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Victoria Day weekend fun in Ottawa
Celebrate the May long weekend with events such as the Canadian Tulip Festival, outdoor activities, cultural sites, dining, and more in the Ottawa region!

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Brew Donkey, Dominion City Brewing Co. tour
Ottawa’s hopping craft beer scene
Love the local flavours of craft beer? Visit over four dozen breweries within the city, order their brews in restaurants, pubs or or at events, and take fun bus tours.
Library of Parliament in Spring
Explore Ottawa’s gardens
Explore beautiful urban landscapes full of colourful flora spring through fall, including over 140 garden sites with garden beds, dedicated trees and rare plants.

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Camp Fortune Mountain bike trail
Mountain biking in Ottawa
As a cycling destination , Canada’s capital region boasts over 800 kilometres (497 miles) of beautiful recreational pathways, as well as a range of…
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Dog-friendly sightseeing walking routes in Ottawa
Take your dog on a walking adventure in Ottawa.

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Solar Eclipse
Where to watch the Solar Eclipse in Ottawa
Where to watch the solar eclipse in Ottawa on April 8, 2024.
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The top 5 places to go stargazing in the Ottawa area
The top places in Ottawa for an unforgettable stargazing experience.

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Ottawa River Family-Friendly Bike Trail
Canada’s Capital is a cycling enthusiast’s dream destination with more than 800 kilometres (497 miles) of beautiful recreational pathways that link…
Highland Games
Highland Games in the Ottawa region
Three Highland Games celebrations taking place in the Ottawa region this summer.

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Parliament summer
10 Architectural wonders in Ottawa
The top 10 architectural wonders in Ottawa.

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