Arts & Culture
Events
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Helen McNicoll: An Impressionist Journey
This exhibition traces Impressionist painter Helen McNicoll's career through more than 80 paintings, sketches and works on paper. It also features work by her close painting companion Dorothea Sharp and […]
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Wild Colour
Step into a vibrant, photo-worthy world of science at the Canadian Museum of Nature - Wild Colour is Ottawa's most colourful museum experience of 2026. Created by the Field Museum in Chicago and enhanced with Canadian specimens, this exhibition explores how animals, plants and minerals use colour to communicate, attract mates, and survive. Museum admission […]
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Original Haunted Walk of Ottawa (All-year round)
Ottawa's award-winning lantern-lit ghost tour runs nightly through downtown streets with cloaked storytellers sharing the city's haunted history at the Fairmont Chateau Laurier, the Bytown Museum, and Ottawa's most infamous haunted high school. The 75-minute tour departs from the ticket office at 46 1/2 Sparks Street, steps from Parliament Hill, and runs in all weather […]
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Qillaniq
Qillaniq is billed as the world's largest exhibition of contemporary Indigenous circumpolar Arctic art. The show highlights work from artists across the Arctic region with a focus on shimmering light and radical joy. It is on view at the National Gallery of Canada, 380 Sussex Drive, through September 20. Related programming includes free family workshops […]
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Metcalfe Plaza
Metcalfe St, Ottawa, ON, Canada Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaMetcalfe Plaza is downtown Ottawa's summer hangout, transformed by the Downtown BIA into a hub of live music, art and culture. The plaza hosts live performances, DJ sets, fitness classes, pop up markets and weekend activities throughout the season. It runs daily from noon to 10 PM, from June 18 through September 20, right in […]
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Ottawa Miniature Gallery
Featured1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, ON K1P 5W1 Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaThe Ottawa Miniature Gallery brings a mobile showcase of small scale art to the NAC's Atrium O'Brien for a Pride themed exhibition. The show features miniature works created by 2SLGBTQIA+ artists living in the National Capital Region, reflecting their experiences through tiny art. It runs all day, every day, from August 1 to August 31 […]
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Cars & Coffee Ottawa
Featured1015 Exhibition Way, Ottawa, ON K1S 5J3, Canada Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaCars & Coffee Ottawa gathers classic, exotic, luxury and performance vehicles for a lively car culture meetup at Lansdowne Park. The event includes local food options, exhibitors and a welcoming community atmosphere for enthusiasts and curious visitors alike. It runs from 6 PM to 10 PM on August 14 near the Rideau Canal pathways and […]
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Cirque du Soleil: LUZIA
1200 St Laurent Blvd, Ottawa, ON Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaCirque du Soleil's LUZIA takes you on a dreamlike, acrobatic journey inspired by the culture and landscapes of Mexico. The show moves through urban scenes, dance halls, beaches, and desert landscapes that celebrate Mexican culture. It plays under the Big Top at St. Laurent Shopping Centre from Septe…
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Odāwā Tomorrow: Odāwā Wàbang
Featured1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, ON K1P 5W1 Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaJay Odjick's animated projection lights up the Kipnes Lantern with a vision of Indigenous futures. The artwork draws on Woodland art and comic book visuals and uses seeds and planting as symbols of renewal. The free outdoor exhibition runs nightly from 8:00 PM to 11:59 PM after sunset and no tickets…
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Ottawa 200 Day: Bytown Together
1 Canal Lane, Ottawa, ON K1P 5P6 Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaBytown Museum marks Ottawa's 200th birthday with a full day of free programming and museum admission. Highlights include an Indigenous welcome, costumed interpreters, a Heritage Fair from 11:00 AM to […]
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