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Main Street Farmers’ Market
Old Ottawa East / Grande Allée Park 185 Main Street, Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaWeekly Saturday market running May through October. Producer-only market with all vendors making, baking, or growing within 100 km of Ottawa. Fresh produce, baked goods, pantry staples, crafts, hot meals, […]
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Ottawa Farmers’ Market – Westboro
Westboro · Byron Linear Park 579 Byron Ave, Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaOutdoor producer-only market opening for the 2026 season. 60+ local vendors selling fresh seasonal produce, meat, dairy, baked goods, prepared foods, crafts, and more — all within 100 km of […]
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613 flea market
The Glebe · Lansdowne Park Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaMonthly not-for-profit flea market. 150 vendors: makers, bakers, artists, artisans, vintage clothing, records, comics, food vendors. Free admission. Dogs welcome. Note: Aberdeen Pavilion closed for renovations as of Q2 2026. […]
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613flea
The Glebe · Lansdowne Park Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaMonthly not-for-profit flea market. 150 vendors: makers, bakers, artists, artisans, vintage clothing, records, comics, food vendors. Free admission. Dogs welcome. Note: Aberdeen Pavilion closed for renovations as of Q2 2026. […]
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Diefenbunker Doors Open Ottawa Tour
Carp, Diefenbunker Canada's Cold War Museum 3929 Carp Road, Carp, Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaAs part of Doors Open Ottawa, the Diefenbunker Cold War Museum offers free 30-minute Highlights Tours of Canada's most significant surviving Cold War artifact, a four-storey underground facility built to serve as the central communications headquarters during a nuclear emergency. Tours cover key areas including the Blast Tunnel, the War Cabinet Room, and the Prime […]
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Doors Open Ottawa 2026
Various venues across OttawaDoors 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 normally closed to the public or charge admission, including embassies, breweries, churches, heritage buildings, and government sites. Notable 2026 participants include the Diefenbunker Cold War […]
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Ottawa Farmers’ Market – Lansdowne (Outdoor Season)
The Glebe · Aberdeen Square, Lansdowne Park 1000 Exhibition Way, Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaThe 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, and more, all sourced within 100 km of Ottawa. The outdoor season from May through October runs from 9 AM to 3 PM in Aberdeen […]
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Summer Indigenous Art Market 2026
Atrium O'Brien, National Arts Centre 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaThe 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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Powwow Workout with Amanda Fox
Peter A. Herrndorf Place, National Arts Centre 1 Elgin St, Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaA 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. The session takes place in the Peter A. Herrndorf Place at the National Arts Centre, one of Ottawa's most prominent cultural venues on Elgin Street. […]
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SoulRhythms (Afro-Caribbean dance workshop)
Peter A. Herrndorf Place, National Arts Centre 1 Elgin St, Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaFree weekly drop-in Afro-Caribbean dance workshop by Cultural Arts Studio. Travels through movement and dance traditions from across Africa and the Caribbean. 45 minutes, all ages and dance levels welcome. Held Mondays at the NAC. Event details can change, so verify with the organizer before attending.
