Spend Friday evenings snowshoeing with an experienced Friends of Gatineau Park nature interpreter. Hiking in the moonlight, you will discover how…
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Ottawa Black Bears
The Ottawa Black Bears, a professional box lacrosse team, announce their inaugural season schedule from November 29, 2024, to April 12, 2025.
Cyprus – A Divided Island
Explore the history and impact of one of Canada’s longest peacekeeping missions at the Canadian War Museum’s special panel exhibition, Cyprus – A…
Torch Night - Patinage en forêt
Enjoy a special evening of skating on an illuminated ice path surrounded by 350 glowing torches. Enhance the experience with music, vibrant lights…
Sarah Pagé & Patrick Graham + Raphael Weinroth-Browne
The Montreal duo of harpist Sarah Pagé (Nadah El Shazly) and percussionist Patrick Graham (Constantinople) will present their new self-titled debut…
Canadian Culinary Championship
Join North America’s Best Annual Celebration of National Gastronomy Ten of Canada's Best Chefs demonstrate their culinary expertise in three intense…
Kizaba
Kizaba is an artist whose music blends Congolese traditions with soukous, Afrobeat, and pop-rock. On Fumu na betu, he takes you on an Afro-futuristic…
National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day at The Merry Dairy!
The first Saturday in February is National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day! Make your own Ice Cream for breakfast by picking pints, toppings and waffles…
Ottawa Senators
Take in the electric atmosphere of an NHL game in Canada’s capital and watch pro hockey players compete in the national winter sport. The Ottawa…
Rideau Hall’s Winter Celebration
Young and old alike can have fun while taking part in winter sports and activities outside on the grounds of the official residence and workplace of…
Community Winter Pentathlon
Eventbrite registration mandatory Join us for our 2nd annual community winter pentathlon – YOU are invited! We are embracing winter with five fun…
Ottawa Winter Jazz Fest
Experience the Ottawa Winter Jazz Festival, showcasing unique concerts and collaborations that bring jazz to life during the winter months. Perfect…
Epidermis Circus: The Weirdest Puppet Show You've Ever Seen
This spicy puppet cabaret, hosted by a sassy grandma who steals the show, is a twisted variety performance by Ingrid Hansen, puppeteer for Fraggle…
Winterlude Triathlon
Watch dedicated winter enthusiasts ice skate for 7-8 km, cross-country ski for 6 km, and run for 5 km.
Mini Pop Kids Live: 20th Anniversary Celebration Tour
The Ultimate Family-Friendly Concert is back with the Mini Pop Kids 20th Anniversary Celebration Tour! Experience an electrifying show featuring chart…
Winterlude at the Bytown Museum
Discover the history of Ottawa within the city’s oldest stone building. The Bytown Museum is an ideal Winterlude destination for history enthusiasts…
Why It’s (im)Possible
Co-created by Sophia Fabiilli, Sarah Kitz, and Zoë Sweet, "Why It's Impossible to Raise a Girl" is a darkly humorous one-woman show written by…
Lansdowne Farmers' Market
Explore over 85 local vendors year-round at Lansdowne Park every Sunday. Ottawa Farmers’ Market is a producer-only organization that features vendors…
