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Events for June 21, 2026
Free Fishing Weekend (Ontario)
Ontario 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 […]
Intertwined – A concurrent exhibition
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 […]
Italian Week Ottawa
Italian Week Ottawa is an 11-day celebration of Italian culture, cuisine, art, music, and heritage along Ottawa's Corso Italia (Preston Street), running June 11 to 21 with over 15 events for all ages. Programming includes masterclasses, film screenings, comedy shows, dance performances, and sporting events throughout Little Italy, with the Grand Finale Weekend from June […]
Ottawa Jazz Festival
The 46th Ottawa Jazz Festival opens on June 18 with 11 days of world-class jazz, soul, blues, and experimental music across multiple outdoor and indoor stages in the heart of downtown Ottawa. The 2026 lineup features headline acts including St. Vincent with the NAC Orchestra, Wyclef Jean, Jeff Goldblum and the Mildred Snitzer Orchestra, WILLOW, […]
Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival
North 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 […]
Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival
Ottawa'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 […]
Ottawa Farmers’ Market – Lansdowne (Outdoor Season)
The 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, […]
Nepean Night Market
Ottawa'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 […]