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SUMMARY:270 West Consulting Presents the Tulip Trail
DESCRIPTION:A NEW immersive 40-minute experience tracing 4\,000 years of tulip history across 12\,000 km. The journey covers: wild tulips in the Central Asian Mountains (2000 BCE) → Silk Road and Ottoman Empire tulip gardens → Dutch Tulipmania financial bubble → Canada’s WWII legacy and the Royal Gift of Tulips → a photo op in the studio of legendary Canadian photographer and festival founder Malak Karsh. Entrance at the Great Lawn at Preston Rd. and Queen Elizabeth Driveway. Your receipt is your ticket. Spots fill fast — book in advance.
URL:https://613times.com/event/270-west-consulting-presents-the-tulip-trail/
LOCATION:Dow’s Lake · Commissioners Park\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family,Festivals,Seasonal
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SUMMARY:Polestar Ottawa Tulip Taxi
DESCRIPTION:Hop-on\, hop-off golf cart service covering the full 1.2 km length of the festival. Three stops: South End Hub (near Carleton University parking and south Info Centre) → Mid-Festival Stop (steps from OC Transpo buses\, food trucks\, artisan vendors\, Dutch Pavilion\, and Booth St. Info Centre) → Great Lawn Gateway (access to O-Train\, Dow’s Lake Pavilion\, Dow’s Lake Info Centre\, Tulip Trek and Tulip Trail entrances). Passes are limited — book in advance. First-come\, first-served on the day.
URL:https://613times.com/event/polestar-ottawa-tulip-taxi/
LOCATION:Dow’s Lake · Commissioners Park\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family,Festivals,Seasonal
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SUMMARY:Neo Financial Play Zone featuring Velocity Games
DESCRIPTION:A drop-in family activity hub. Features oversized yard games\, creative building stations\, and hands-on activities for all ages. Every weekend the zone transforms into an adventure hub with obstacle courses and Nerf battles — designed by Velocity Games\, a youth entrepreneur-founded business. No registration required.
URL:https://613times.com/event/neo-financial-play-zone-featuring-velocity-games/
LOCATION:Dow’s Lake · Commissioners Park\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family,Festivals,Seasonal
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SUMMARY:Oniro - Magical Forrest Walk (Night)
DESCRIPTION:Experience a magical forest walk at Parc Oméga as the story of wolf cub Oniro unfolds through light\, sound\, and immersive storytelling. Created by artist Michel Lemieux\, ONIRO features 17 illuminated scenes along a 60-minute trail. First departures begin at sunset. \nThe ONIRO night walk: a magical immersion experience\nAs night falls\, the trees of Parc Oméga come to life and tell the story of the wolf cub Oniro. Immerse yourself in a unique sensory adventure\, where animals\, light and poetry meet. \nDiscover an immersive journey combining spectacular projections\, enchanting scenery\, spellbinding music and human voices. A magical experience in the heart of nature! \nThe Oniro trail is a night-time forest walk lasting around 60 minutes and comprising 17 tableaux. The first visits take place at sunset.
URL:https://613times.com/event/oniro-magical-forrest-walk-night-may8-9/
LOCATION:Parc Omega\, 399\, route 323 North\, Montebello\, Quebec\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family
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SUMMARY:Free Fishing Weekend (Ontario)
DESCRIPTION:Ontario Free Fishing Weekend runs May 9-10\, 2026. Canadian residents can fish in Ontario without a licence province-wide. Open to all — great for families\, beginners\, or anyone introducing a friend to fishing. Check local Ottawa-area waterbodies and provincial parks for access points.  \nIntroduce a friend to fishing\, go out on your own or join an event.\nOFFE is a province-wide opportunity for Canadian residents to fish in Ontario licence-free. There are four periods throughout the year: the 3-day Family Day weekend in February\, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day weekends and a full 9 days in July\, which coincides with National Fishing Week. \nParticipants fishing without a license must fish under the Conservation fishing license limits which are set out in the current Ontario Recreational Fishing Regulations Summary. With the exception of the licensing requirement\, Ontario fishing regulations\, fees and limits continue to apply during license-free days. \nWho is it for?\nAll ages – Family\nFREE \nEvent details can change\, so verify with the organizer before attending. \nFollow fishing rules\nFree fishing periods remind us of the value of Ontario’s recreational fishery\, and the importance of keeping it healthy for future generations. While fishing for free during a free fishing period you must: \nfollow conservation licence catch limits\nobey size limits and sanctuaries\nfollow the fishing regulations\ncarry a permit or identification card issued by the provincial or federal government\, showing your name and date of birth
URL:https://613times.com/event/free-fishing-weekend-ontario-may9-10/
LOCATION:Various Ottawa-area waterbodies\, Ontario\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family,Seasonal
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SUMMARY:Ottawa - Mothers in Bloom Holistic Healing Fair™
DESCRIPTION:Wellness and holistic fair celebrating nurturing energy and self-care. Features readers\, makers\, healers\, crystals\, natural products\, and heart-centered small businesses. First 30 attendees receive swag bags. Free face painting for kids all day. Free workshops and talks. Door prize ballots with each purchase. Ripple Rewards Plinko prizes.
URL:https://613times.com/event/ottawa-mothers-in-bloom-holistic-healing-fair/
LOCATION:Nepean Sportsplex\, 1701 Woodroffe Avenue\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family,Markets
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SUMMARY:Tulipfest at Saunders Farm
DESCRIPTION:Brand-new spring festival for Saunders Farm’s 50th anniversary. Nearly 500\,000 tulips in 100+ varieties set within a 6-acre apple orchard. Features a Dutch windmill\, artistic installations\, strolling musicians\, and interactive performers. \nFood options include A Taste of Holland with Dutch poffertjes and street food. Saunders Cider available on-site. Runs approximately 3 weeks through May. \nExact 2026 daily hours not yet published – check saundersfarm.com before visiting. \nEvent details can change\, so verify with the organizer before attending.
URL:https://613times.com/event/tulipfest-at-saunders-farm/
LOCATION:Saunders Farm\, Rural West Ottawa\, 7893 Bleeks Road\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family,Festivals,Seasonal
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SUMMARY:Ontario Guild of Town Criers Competition
DESCRIPTION:15 Town Criers and Consorts from across Ontario compete at the festival. Presented in partnership with the Ontario Guild of Town Criers and Capital Heritage Connexion. Cries begin at noon; the final cry finishes at 5 PM. Open to all spectators — no tickets needed.
URL:https://613times.com/event/ontario-guild-of-town-criers-competition/
LOCATION:Dow’s Lake · Commissioners Park\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family,Festivals,Seasonal
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