Festivals

Name: Dutch Pavilion – Ottawa Tulip Festival
Start: 2026-05-08T10:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-05-18T18:00:00+00:00
Location: Dow’s Lake · Commissioners Park

April 2026
Orléans PoutineFest

April 24 @ 11:00 am - April 26 @ 9:00 pm

Centrum Plaza, 255 Centrum Boulevard Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Outdoor food festival celebrating Canadian poutine, multiple vendors, casual fun vibe, great for groups and food lovers Festival Hours: Friday 11:00am - 9pm Saturday 11:00am - 9pm Sunday 11:00am - 6:00pm
Ottawa Outdoor & Adventure Travel Show

April 25 @ 10:00 am - April 26 @ 5:00 pm

Nepean Sportsplex 1701 Woodroffe Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Annual event showcasing the latest products, gear and trips for every type of outdoor enthusiast. The Outdoor & Adventure Travel Show has something for everyone who loves being outdoors, from paddling and camping to adventure travel and family activities. Enjoy free admission and free parking, see the products, plan the trips and enjoy the presentations […]
Irish Film Festival Ottawa

April 25 @ 10:00 am - April 27 @ 9:00 pm

Canadian Museum of Nature Theatre Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Film screenings, guest Q&As, and Irish culture at Ottawa Art Gallery, strong niche cultural appeal
May 2026
Ottawa PoutineFest – 10th Anniversary

Featured May 1 @ 11:00 am - May 3 @ 9:00 pm

Alta Vista · RA Centre 2451 Riverside Dr, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

10th anniversary edition of Ottawa's signature poutine festival. 100+ poutine varieties. Live music, Kids Zone, Bevvy Garden, exotic poutine competition, and NEW Ontario Buttertart Festival on-site. Free admission; food and drink purchased from vendors. Transit accessible; loads of parking on-site. Close to Billings Bridge Mall.
Axé WorldFest Artist Showcase – Day 2

May 1 @ 7:00 pm - 9:40 pm

NAC · Fourth Stage 1 Elgin St, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Artist Showcase Day 2 - Empowering Women in the Music Industry Global music showcase presented by Axé WorldFest with the NAC. Day 2 of the artist showcase series.
Orchidophilia 2026 – 42nd Annual Orchid Show

Featured May 2 @ 9:00 am - May 3 @ 9:00 am

Nepean · Algonquin College Building D 1385 Woodroffe Ave, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

42nd annual show by Ottawa Orchid Society. Hundreds of blooming orchids on display, vendors selling orchids, free workshops, Ikebana and photography displays. Free parking in Lots 8 & 9. Tripod […]
270 West Consulting Presents the Tulip Trail

May 8 @ 10:00 am - May 18 @ 6:00 pm

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 […]
Arteast Pavilion – Ottawa Tulip Festival

May 8 @ 10:00 am - May 18 @ 6:00 pm

Local Ottawa art showcase at the festival. A downloadable Activity Calendar PDF with full programming details is available directly from the Arteast Pavilion page. The PDF link on the page is: https://tulipfestival.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-Tulip-festival-boutique-and-activity-description-V1-1-1.pdf-1.pdf
Korean Pavilion – Ottawa Tulip Festival

May 8 @ 10:00 am - May 18 @ 6:00 pm

Dow's Lake · Commissioners Park Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Honours the shared history of Canada and the Netherlands during the Korean War and the lasting friendship forged between the nations. Features a Korean cultural experience zone with interactive activities. No separate page beyond the main festival site.
Dutch Pavilion – Ottawa Tulip Festival

May 8 @ 10:00 am - May 18 @ 6:00 pm

Hosted in partnership with the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. A cultural experience celebrating the historic gift of tulips from the Dutch royal family to Canada following World […]

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