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Food & Drink
Orléans Cork and Fork Festival
The Orléans Cork and Fork Festival is a cozy, upscale celebration of local food, wine and craft beverages with live music. Expect…
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Festivals
Ottawa Canadian Film Festival
The Ottawa Canadian Film Festival returns for OCan26, screening a lineup of Canadian films at the ByTowne Cinema and Mayfair Theatre. Opening…
Comedy
Matteo Lane: We Gotta Catch Up Tour
Chicago comedian Matteo Lane brings his We Gotta Catch Up Tour and new material to the NAC's Southam Hall. Named one of…
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Ottawa Nightlife: The Complete Guide to Clubs, Bars, Live Music, Late Night Spots, Events & Things to Do at Night
Ottawa nightlife covers more ground than most people expect, from candlelit speakeasies and craft cocktail rooms to arcade bars, rooftop patios, and adults-only museum parties. This guide covers 16 of the best bars and late-night spots in the city, verified for 2026.
Organic Social Media Agency Ottawa 2026: Growthsocio Earns Organic Reach Excellence Recognition
Awarded the Organic Reach Excellence recognition 2026 for demonstrating organic reach at a systems level…
Best Cafes in Ottawa That Feel Most Dependable Without Feeling Bland
Some of the most dependable cafes in Ottawa, each with a distinct specialty.
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Sports
Ottawa Senators vs. Utah Mammoth
The Ottawa Senators host the Utah Mammoth in NHL regular season action at Canadian Tire Centre on Saturday night. Puck drop is…
Concerts & Live music
Roch Voisine: The Lightfoot Sessions
Roch Voisine pays tribute to Gordon Lightfoot in The Lightfoot Sessions, an intimate acoustic concert at the NAC's Southam Hall. Expect Lightfoot…
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Concerts & Live music
Che_nous
Che_nous delivers an acoustic hip-hop set with reggae inflections at the NAC Fourth Stage, blending hip-hop, reggae and world music. D-Track and…
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Couple Activities in Ottawa: 16 Fun Things to Do in Ottawa For Couples
Looking for couple activities in Ottawa? This guide covers 16 date experiences verified for 2026, from Jazz@248 and the Diefenbunker to Ottawa River kayaking, murder mystery dinners, and immersive theatre nights across the city.
Play Food and Wine Ottawa: The Small Plates Date Night the ByWard Market Keeps Coming Back To
Play Food and Wine in Ottawa’s ByWard Market is a small plates restaurant built around sharing, wine pairing, and a flexible format that suits date nights and special occasions year-round.
Wine Bars in Ottawa: 16 of the Best Spots for a Date Night Worth Booking
Looking for the best wine bar in Ottawa? This guide covers 16 options for a date night or special evening, from natural wine rooms on Somerset Street to the Château Laurier and rooftop terraces with Parliament Hill views, all verified for 2026.
Wine Tasting in Ottawa: 16 Wine Bars, Tasting Rooms, and Vineyards Worth the Visit
Looking for wine tasting in Ottawa? This guide covers 16 wine bars, tasting rooms, and vineyards near Ottawa, from natural wine bars in Centretown to cool-climate vineyard visits in Carp, all verified for 2026.
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Things to do in Ottawa: your local guide
Looking for things to do in Ottawa this weekend? 613 Times rounds up the best Ottawa events this weekend, plus what’s on this week and this month. Browse the full Ottawa events calendar for concerts, festivals, markets and shows across Ottawa and Gatineau.
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