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  • CF Rideau Centre Self-Guided Tulip Walking Tour

    CF Rideau Centre Self-Guided Walking Tour

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

    A free 7-stop self-guided walking tour through Commissioners Park using QR codes at each stop. Highlights include the Queen Juliana Gift Bed, The Man with Two Hats historic statue, and Heritage Canada's Dutch-Canadian War Brides Display. Requires a QR code reader on your phone. You can start the tour directly at: https://tulipfestival.ca/walking-tour-stop-1/

  • Canadian Tulip Festival

    Canadian Tulip Festival

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

    World's largest tulip festival. 300,000+ tulips across 26 gardens. Free admission to grounds. Paid activities include the Tulip Trail ($5) and CIBC Tulip Trek ($5). Dutch Pavilion, Korean Pavilion, Tulip Market, Tulip Taxi cart rides, self-guided legacy tour, blacklight boardwalk after dark, Tulip Town activity area for kids. Flower Fun Run on May 9. Site […]

  • CIBC Tulip Trek - self-guided scavenger hunt through the gardens

    CIBC Tulip Trek: self-guided scavenger hunt through the gardens

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

    A family scavenger hunt through Commissioners Park. Start at Dow's Lake Pavilion to pick up your first clue and explorer tools. Crack 6 clues hidden throughout the park while learning the history of the tulip festival. Final mission: find the Groundskeeper's hidden shed and turn on the water to save the tulips. Your receipt is […]

  • Polestar Ottawa Tulip Taxi

    Polestar Ottawa Tulip Taxi

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

    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 […]

  • Neo Financial Play Zone featuring Velocity Games - OTF

    Neo Financial Play Zone featuring Velocity Games

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

    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.

  • Opening Ceremony - Ottawa Tulip Festival

    Opening Ceremony – Tulip Festival

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

    Remembrance Ceremony honouring veterans from World War II to today. Includes a Cannon Salute and CF-18 Fly Over. No tickets required.

  • Best Fest Ottawa – Premium Food, Drink & Local Goods Festival

    Best Fest Ottawa – Premium Food, Drink & Local Goods Festival

    The Glebe · Lansdowne Park Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

    Ottawa's premium food and drink event hosted by The Best Eats 613. Vendors in BBQ, Indian, fried chicken, Italian, Japanese and more. Local breweries, wines, hand-crafted cocktails. Ticket includes event entry; food and beverages purchased separately from vendors on-site.

  • Cranium Conference & Showcase 2026

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

    Music industry event by Cranium Arts Project connecting professionals with musicians and artists. Friday schedule: 5:15–6:25 PM Artist Branding and Identity panel. Weekend includes networking sessions, panels with music professionals, masterclasses, and a showcase of emerging talent. Saturday events also at NAC. Free admission.

  • Ottawa Titans Home Opener

    Ottawa Titans Home Opener – Québec Capitales vs. Ottawa Titans

    Vanier · Ottawa Stadium (RCGT Park) 300 Coventry Rd, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

    Season opener vs. four-time defending Frontier League champion Québec Capitales. First 5,000 fans receive a FREE jersey (XL). Post-game fireworks. Food trucks and activities for all ages. Free OC Transpo transit with ticket on game day (3 PM–3 hrs after game). Parking is limited – transit recommended.

  • Deux Voix, Une Capitale – The Box

    Deux Voix, Une Capitale – The Box

    Centretown · The Bronson, 211 Bronson Ave Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

    Ottawa band The Box performing live under the "Deux Voix, Une Capitale" billing. 19+ show. Catch Canadian band The Box live at the Bronson Centre as part of the Deux Voix, Une Capitale series. Led by founding member Jean-Marc Pisapia, the Montreal-based progressive rock group brings their signature sound to Ottawa for an unforgettable night […]