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.
Every May, Ottawa comes alive with over a million tulips, making the Canadian Tulip Festival one of the top spring events in Canada. This world-famous festival celebrates Canada’s historic bond with the Netherlands, offering breathtaking tulip displays at Commissioners Park, scenic walks, cultural exhibits, and family-friendly activities.
Don’t miss this must-see spring festival in Ottawa, where nature and history come together!
Make the festival extra special and do these activities, too
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Canadian Tulip Festival events you can’t miss out on
Event calendar
Find out what’s happening in Canada’s capital.
Canadian Tulip Festival
Spring 2026, dates to be announced
Welcome spring at the world's largest tulip festival! This popular annual event features massive tulip displays, family fun and more. Over 11 days…
Ottawa Children's Festival
Spring 2026, dates to be announced
Every year, the Ottawa Children's Festival holds a five-day extravaganza of the finest quality theatre, dance and music for young audiences in our…
