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Doors Open: University of Ottawa Heart Institute
The University of Ottawa Heart Institute opens its doors to the public as part of Doors Open Ottawa 2026, celebrating the institution's 50th anniversary. Visitors can learn about heart health, […]
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Doors Open Ottawa 2026
Doors Open Ottawa returns for its 24th anniversary with the theme Doors to the Past: Bytown's Bicentennial Journey, giving free access to 90-plus historic and modern Ottawa buildings that are […]
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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 […]
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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 City of Ottawa's official Lansdowne Park event calendar for June 7. It brings together vendors, performers, and community members to highlight Mexican heritage and showcase […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Powwow Workout with Amanda Fox
A free, family-friendly drop-in fitness session led by Indigenous instructor Amanda Fox that incorporates Powwow-style movement and dance into an accessible workout format open to all ages and fitness levels. […]
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Ottawa Titans vs Brockton Rox
FeaturedThe Ottawa Titans host the Brockton Rox at Ottawa Stadium for a three-game Frontier League home series in what has been a record-breaking attendance season for the club. The 10,000-seat stadium offers assigned seating, concession food, live in-game entertainment, and the fan-favourite mascot Cappy for a full family ballpark experience. The stadium is accessible via […]
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