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Ottawa Museums Pass
Explore Ottawa’s museums with the new Ottawa Museums Pass
The Ottawa Museums Pass gives you discounted entry into the city’s national museums and more.
Christmas Lights Across Canada
Visit the holiday movie capital
This winter, take a break from binging holiday movies and come experience the movie magic yourself in one of Ottawa’s picture-perfect locations!
Tavern on the Hill at Major's Hill Park
Top 10 things to do in Ottawa
No matter the season, Canada’s Capital is a treasure trove of impressive sights and stimulating activities.

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Ottawa Christmas Market
Get into the holiday spirit at Ottawa’s European-style Christmas market—the perfect place for great food, warm drinks, traditional kiosks and a…
Fan Fest
Experience the excitement of the 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship at Fan Fest in Ottawa. This bigger than ever free event, hosted at Aberdeen…
IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship
The 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship will be played in Ottawa, Ontario, bringing the World Juniors back to Canada's capital for the first time…
Hunt For Gold
Join the Hunt For Gold during the 2025 IIHF World Juniors in Ottawa. Solve hockey trivia, snap selfies, and complete fun challenges in a downtown…
Winter Lights Across Canada
Starting in December, nearly 300,000 lights are installed in Canada's Capital Region, highlighting various sites and monuments and creating the…

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Free or nearly free winter activities in Ottawa
Free or nearly free winter activities in the Ottawa area.
Holiday season events in Ottawa
Ottawa’s illuminated urban spaces, festive markets, special shows and culinary experiences will dazzle you during the magical holiday season.

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