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  • Doors Open Ottawa – Birkett Castle Tour

    Step inside the 1896 Gothic Revival mansion known as Birkett's Castle, now the Residence of the Hungarian Ambassador and open to the public on Sunday only. Built by architect Thomas Birkett, the baronial castle has served as the Japanese Embassy, the Boy Scouts headquarters, and the Heritage Canada Foundation offices across its 130-year history. Registration […]

    Free
  • Expo Mexico Mujer 2026

    Expo Mexico Mujer 2026

    Expo Mexico Mujer returns to Lansdowne Park for a full day of programming celebrating Mexican culture, cuisine, fashion design, and women's entrepreneurship in Ottawa. The event is listed on the […]

  • Summer Indigenous Art Market 2026

    Summer Indigenous Art Market 2026

    The NAC Indigenous Theatre hosts the annual Summer Indigenous Art Market in the Gail and David O'Brien Atrium at the National Arts Centre, bringing together Metis, Inuit, and First Nations makers to sell and showcase their work directly to the Ottawa community. Vendors offer jewelry, beadwork, paintings, sculptures, moccasins, leatherwork, clothing, and more, with a […]

  • PLAY IT AGAIN! Retro Media Market

    Step back in time at this Hintonburg retro market dedicated to vinyl records, VHS tapes, CDs, video games, DVDs, and other classic physical media formats. Vendors sell rare and nostalgic […]

    Free

  • 4th Annual Afro Caribbean Summer Tennis Tournament Finals Day

    Championship finals of Ottawa's Afro Caribbean Summer Tennis Tournament bring together competitors in Men's, Women's, Mixed Doubles, and the new Junior Doubles divisions at the Lynwood Tennis Club. The free outdoor festival atmosphere includes a DJ, authentic African food, and free tennis lessons for spectators of all ages. Admission is completely free and all are […]

    Free

  • EKA Day Party

    A daytime indoor dance party at EXIT Lounge & Skate bringing good music, great people, and a festive vibe for six hours of non-stop dancing. Doors open at 11:45 AM […]

    CA$27.96

  • Les lundis des tout-petits

    Free French storytelling for toddlers with Luana at the NAC — a beloved Monday morning ritual for Ottawa families. Luana guides young children through engaging French-language stories at Peter A. Herrndorf Place in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. No registration is required and the event is completely free. This program is recommended for young children […]

    Free

  • Hidden Ottawa City Tour

    Ottawa's funniest and most surprising walking tour — discover the bizarre, hidden side of Canada's capital with a $5 Monday discount per person. Created by the makers of the Haunted […]

    From $27.99

  • Secrets of the Château Laurier Hotel Tour

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    Go behind the scenes of Ottawa's most iconic castle hotel in this fascinating 75-minute guided tour with a Monday discount. Knowledgeable guides reveal concealed passageways, political rendezvous rooms, luxurious ballrooms, […]

    From $27.99