Wild Colour
2026-05-15 09:30 - 2027-01-10 16:00 UTC | Canadian Museum of Nature, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Step into a vibrant, photo-worthy world of science at the Canadian Museum of Nature – Wild Colour is Ottawa’s most colourful museum experience of 2026. Created by the Field Museum in Chicago and enhanced with Canadian specimens, this exhibition explores how animals, plants and minerals use colour to communicate, attract mates, and survive. Museum admission is required and can be purchased online for a 10% discount; the museum is open Monday from 9:30 AM to 4 PM. The exhibition is suitable for all ages, especially curious families, and runs until January 10, 2027. Event details can change, so verify with the organizer before attending.

Frame of Mind: 10 Years of Creative Space
2026-06-01 10:00 - 2026-06-14 21:00 | Ottawa Art Gallery, 10 Daly Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Frame of Mind is the 9th exhibition in the Creative Space program, a partnership between the Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre and the Ottawa Art Gallery celebrating its 10th year of using artmaking as a tool for wellness and community connection. The exhibition features work created across fall and winter sessions using acrylic painting and mixed media sculpture techniques, with the theme of how frames can become an integral element of an artwork rather than a background detail. Admission to the Ottawa Art Gallery is always free and the gallery is located at 10 Daly Avenue in downtown Ottawa with multiple floors of exhibition space. The OAG is easily walkable from Parliament Hill and serves as a strong free cultural destination for all ages.
Event details can change, so verify with the organizer before attending.

Intertwined - A concurrent exhibition
2026-06-01 10:00 - 2026-08-02 21:00 | Ottawa Art Gallery, 10 Daly Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Intertwined is a concurrent exhibition at the Ottawa Art Gallery running through August 2, 2026, bringing together artists to explore humanity’s increasingly complex relationship to the natural world through their works. The show features multiple artists working across a range of disciplines and takes up space across the OAG’s five-floor programming venue at 10 Daly Avenue. Admission is free and no booking is required to attend during regular gallery hours. The OAG’s exhibition program is one of the most active free arts destinations in Ottawa, presenting more than 20 exhibitions and 90 artists annually. This is a strong drop-in option for anyone looking for a free, quiet, and meaningful cultural experience during the first week of June.
Event details can change, so verify with the organizer before attending.

Macbeth (Robert Lepage)
2026-06-05 19:30 - 2026-06-13 19:30 | Babs Asper Theatre, National Arts Centre, 1 Elgin St, Centretown, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Robert Lepage reimagines Shakespeare’s Macbeth by transplanting the medieval Scottish tragedy into the world of 1990s Quebec biker gangs, with Cawdor Castle becoming a rural motel and Birnam Wood a cannabis field, while leaving the original story of murderous ambition and paranoia intact. Presented in French by NAC French Theatre, this Francophone production is performed at the Babs Asper Theatre with performances running through June 11. Tickets start at $75 and are available on the NAC website. The production is recommended for adult audiences given its dark thematic content and mature staging. The Babs Asper Theatre is located at 1 Elgin Street in downtown Ottawa and is accessible by transit.
Event details can change, so verify with the organizer before attending.

Original Haunted Walk of Ottawa (All-year round)
2026-06-08 20:00 - 2026-11-27 21:15 | 46 1/2 Sparks Street, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Ottawa’s award-winning lantern-lit ghost tour runs nightly through downtown streets with cloaked storytellers sharing the city’s haunted history at the Fairmont Chateau Laurier, the Bytown Museum, and Ottawa’s most infamous haunted high school. The 75-minute tour departs from the ticket office at 46 1/2 Sparks Street, steps from Parliament Hill, and runs in all weather with a maximum of 16 guests per guide. Adults pay $32.99 and youth 14 and under pay $24.99; a $5 Monday through Wednesday discount applies making weeknights the best value. Tours are suitable for all ages, dog-friendly, and one of the most consistently reviewed visitor experiences in the city. Booking in advance is recommended as popular summer evening slots sell out.
Are Tickets Refundable?
Change of plans? No problem. Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. If something comes up, please contact official website as soon as possible so the spot could be offered to another guest.
Is This Tour Accessible?
This tour makes use of sidewalks, street crossings and other city infrastructure. While most areas are fully accessible, occasionally they run into construction or other unpredictable situations where the route needs to be altered. For that reason, it is recommended that this tour be considered accessible with assistance.
What’s Included in the Ticket Price?
The price you see is your final cost before taxes. It includes a service fee that covers secure payment processing, platform maintenance, and your full booking experience. Nothing added at checkout.
Is This Tour Dog-Friendly?
Yes, except from January to March. It is advised to keep your dog on a leash throughout and be mindful of other guests. Their dog-friendly tours in Ottawa are: The Original Haunted Walk of Ottawa, Ghosts of the Mackenzie King Estate, Tales From the Mausoleum at Beechwood Cemetery, and Hidden Ottawa.
Event details can change, so verify with the organizer before attending.

Volleyball Nations League Men's Pool Ottawa
2026-06-10 09:00 - 2026-06-13 05:00 | 1015 Bank Street, Ottawa, ON K1S 3W7, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
The Men’s Volleyball Nations League returns to Ottawa for five days of elite international competition featuring Canada, France, Italy, Germany, Turkey, and the USA at The Arena at TD Place. Paris 2024 Olympic gold medalists France and bronze medalists USA join world number 2 Italy in what Volleyball Canada calls one of the strongest pools ever hosted in Ottawa. Individual day tickets and full-package options are available through Ticketmaster and tdplace.ca, with parking add-ons also on offer. Sessions Wednesday through Saturday begin at 4 PM while the final Sunday session on June 14 starts at 11 AM. The venue is at Lansdowne Park in The Glebe, accessible by OC Transpo on Routes 6 and 85. Event details can change, so verify with the organizer before attending.
