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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 […]
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Gloucester Night Market
FeaturedA lively Outdoor evening market celebrating local artisans, makers, and small businesses. Relaxed atmosphere with music, unique finds, and a neighbourhood vibe. Recurring monthly (May-October). Check out more details and what to expect at the Gloucester Night Market guide here. Event details can change, so verify with the organizer before attending.
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Free Fishing Weekend (Ontario)
FeaturedOntario 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 […]
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Metcalfe Farmers’ Market
Metcalfe · Metcalfe Fairgrounds 2821 8th Line Road, Metcalfe, Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaWeekly Saturday farmers' market (May-October) offering farm-fresh produce, baking, flowers, bedding plants, pottery, furniture, and the Sunflower Café. Event details can change, so verify with the organizer before attending.
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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, and more. Live music and special programming on-site. Event details can change, so verify with the organizer before attending.
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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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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 […]
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Evenings at Zibi
Evenings at Zibi is a curated outdoor series running approximately every two weeks on Saturdays from 5 to 10 PM between June and September 2026, set at Head Street Square (310 Miwate Private) in Zibi, one of Ottawa's newest and most distinctively designed waterfront neighbourhoods along the Ottawa River between Ottawa and Gatineau. Each edition […]
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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, […]
