Events
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Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival
Mooney's Bay Park, Ottawa, ON K1V Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaNorth America's largest dragon boat festival returns to Mooney's Bay on the Rideau River with three days of racing, community, food, and entertainment for participants and spectators alike. Teams of […]
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Free Fishing Weekend (Ontario)
FeaturedVarious Ottawa-area waterbodies, Ontario Ontario, CanadaOntario Free Fishing Weekend runs June 20-21, 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. Introduce a friend to fishing, go out on your own or join […]
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Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival
401 Corkstown Road, Ottawa, ON K2H 8G2 Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaOttawa's free annual Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival returns to Wesley Clover Parks for a weekend of culture, performances, food, and community to mark National Indigenous History Month. This year's highlights […]
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Ottawa Farmers’ Market – Lansdowne (Outdoor Season)
The Glebe · Aberdeen Square, Lansdowne Park 1000 Exhibition Way, Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaThe Ottawa Farmers Market at Lansdowne runs every Sunday year-round as a strictly producer-only market with over 85 local vendors selling fresh produce, artisan foods, baked goods, arts and crafts, […]
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Nepean Night Market
1442 Baseline Road, Ottawa, ON Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaOttawa's beloved weekly outdoor night market tales place every Sunday evening with local vendors, food trucks, live music, and a welcoming community atmosphere in Nepean. Stroll through rows of local […]
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Elgin Street Market
211-A Waverley Street, Ottawa, ON K2P 0V7 Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaOttawa's only Centretown farmers' market returns every Sunday at Boushey Square with fresh produce, baked goods, prepared foods, and artisan crafts from local vendors. Shoppers can browse dozens of stalls including farms, specialty food makers, and artisans in a relaxed open-air corner setting at Elgin and Waverley. The market is accessible by foot, transit, and […]
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Light at Night Kayaking
Patterson Creek Park, 524 O'Connor Street, Ottawa, ON K1S 3P9 Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaPaddle downtown Ottawa's Rideau Canal at dusk in a glowing LED kayak for one of the city's most romantic and visually stunning evening experiences. The 2.5-hour, 5.5-kilometre guided tour launches […]
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Ottawa Jazz Festival
100 Elgin Street, Ottawa, ON K1P 5K8 Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaThe 46th Ottawa Jazz Festival closes its final week at Confederation Park with headline acts including St. Vincent with the NAC Orchestra on June 27 and a closing day lineup […]
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Ottawa Fringe Festival
2 Daly Avenue, Ottawa, ON K1N 7B9 Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaOttawa's biggest theatre festival wraps its 29th edition with 62 productions across 10 downtown venues through June 28, covering stand-up comedy, gothic horror, dance, musical theatre, immersive magic, and bilingual shows. The main hub is Arts Court at 2 Daly Avenue, with additional shows at La Nouvelle Scène Gilles Desjardins (333 King Edward Ave.), Knox […]
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Toddler Tuesdays – NAC
Peter A. Herrndorf Place, National Arts Centre 1 Elgin St, Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaFree weekly drop-in program for children aged 18 months to 5 years and their parents/caregivers. Singing, dancing, games, and story time led by instructor Jesse Kahat. Fully interactive exploration of the performing arts through creative play. No ticket required.
