Escape to a world of intrigue and flavour with this interactive cocktail experience inspired by The White Lotus. Travel through Hawaii, Italy, and…
Communities across the Nation’s Capital are invited to mark the 200th anniversary of the founding of Bytown on September 26, 1826. In 2026, this milestone will be celebrated throughout the region as the city reflects upon two centuries of growth, culture and community.
Under the theme Celebrate Together, the City of Ottawa, Ottawa Tourism and many local partners welcome residents and visitors to join in a year filled with special moments. Signature festivals, Indigenous- , community- and artist-led initiatives, a block party in the heart of downtown, and more will showcase Ottawa’s creative energy and its unique blend of history and modern spirit.
This curated mix of events represents new events commemorating Ottawa 200, signature festivals and events offering special programming relating to Ottawa 200, and events who've opted in to additional promotion in conjunction with Ottawa 200. There are also a selection of events and initiatives which are being supported by the following funding initiatives:
- Community Civic Event Grant (City of Ottawa)
- Artist / Creator Grant (City of Ottawa)
- 200th Tourism Animation Fund (Ottawa Tourism)
Reminders of You - Short Film Screening
Debuting at The Niche Ottawa Gallery, REMINDERS OF YOU is an animated short film accompanied by a poem voice over and music.A collaboration of three…
Ottawa 200 Biodiversity Tree
Celebrate Ottawa’s 200th anniversary through Ottawa 200: Tree of Biodiversity, a unique public art installation featuring hundreds of hand-sculpted…
Winterlude
Experience the best the Canadian winter has to offer at Winterlude, a highlight of the season in Ottawa-Gatineau. With three weekends full of…
O-Town Animated
O-Town Animated is a free, outdoor public art and animation initiative presented as part of Ottawa’s 200th anniversary celebrations in 2026, supported…
Doors Open Ottawa
Summer 2027, dates to be announced
During this early June event, you can visit more than 100 significant buildings across Ottawa—including many that normally charge admission or are…
