Welcome spring at the world's largest tulip festival! This popular annual event features massive tulip displays, family fun and more.
This spring is the perfect time for a cultural refuel. Get inspired as you stroll amongst hundreds of thousands of tulips, savour fresh local flavours, explore fascinating cultural gems, and bathe in nature.
Plan an easy yet memorable getaway full of colourful experiences this season in the Ottawa region—a destination that’s Here to Inspire.
Imagination. Colour. Inspiration. Inspire all your senses this spring in Ottawa.
Here to inspire
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.
Ottawa’s seven national museums
Visit seven of Canada’s nine national museums in one city! Ottawa is the perfect place to immerse yourself in Canadian culture, history and more.
Ottawa’s culinary scene
Take a culinary journey through the best food and drink experiences in Canada’s capital including award-winning restaurants, tours, events and more!
Ottawa: A top cycling destination
Looking for the ultimate cycling destination for all levels? Get easy access to urban and rural pathways, plus tours, events and more in Canada’s capital!
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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Free or nearly free activities in spring, summer and fall in Ottawa
Free or almost free things to do in Ottawa in the spring, summer and fall seasons.
Ottawa’s seven national museums
Visit seven of Canada’s nine national museums in one city! Ottawa is the perfect place to immerse yourself in Canadian culture, history and more.
