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Unofficial Museums
Ottawa is known as the city of museums, so we turned every point of interest into Unofficial Museums!
Atlético Ottawa, TD Place
Fun things to do with dads in Ottawa
Celebrate the dad in your life for Father’s Day with these fun activities in Ottawa.
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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!

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Doors Open Ottawa
During the Doors Open Ottawa event in early June, you can visit significant buildings across the city—many not normally open to the public—for free.
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Ottawa Asian Festival Night Market
Ottawa's original night market moves to Sparks Street and returns for fall! From K-pop dancers to musicians and street food chefs specializing in the…
Ottawa Chinatown Night Market
A melting pot of cultural foods from local favourites to out-of-town vendors, together with loads of street peddlers that bring the most exotic…
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Men's Volleyball Nations League
Ottawa plays host to eight of the top teams in men’s volleyball: Canada, USA, Argentina, Italy, Cuba, Germany, Netherlands and Brazil in this flagship…
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Vintage Tractor Jam
Come and join the festivities at Stanley's Olde Maple Lane Farm as they celebrate 30 years of successful business! To mark this milestone, Stanley's…

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