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Experience a magical forest walk at Parc Oméga as the story of wolf cub Oniro unfolds through light, sound, and immersive storytelling. Created by artist Michel Lemieux, ONIRO features 17 illuminated scenes along a 60-minute trail. First departures begin at sunset. The ONIRO night walk: a magical immersion experience As night falls, the trees of […] |
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42nd annual show by Ottawa Orchid Society. Hundreds of blooming orchids on display, vendors selling orchids, free workshops, Ikebana and photography displays. Free parking in Lots 8 & 9. Tripod photographers welcome. The Ottawa Orchid Show is back! Come for more spectacular orchid displays and thousands of orchids for purchase! Advanced Entry Tickets are Back! […] |
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Ottawa Rapid FC hosts the defending NSL Champions Vancouver Rise FC. High-profile early-season matchup — Vancouver eliminated Ottawa in a semifinal penalty shootout in 2025. |
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World's largest tulip festival. 300,000+ tulips across 26 gardens. Free admission to grounds. Paid activities include the Tulip Trail ($5) and CIBC Tulip Trek ($5). Dutch Pavilion, Korean Pavilion, Tulip Market, Tulip Taxi cart rides, self-guided legacy tour, blacklight boardwalk after dark, Tulip Town activity area for kids. Flower Fun Run on May 9. Site […] 
A family scavenger hunt through Commissioners Park. Start at Dow's Lake Pavilion to pick up your first clue and explorer tools. Crack 6 clues hidden throughout the park while learning the history of the tulip festival. Final mission: find the Groundskeeper's hidden shed and turn on the water to save the tulips. Your receipt is […] 
A NEW immersive 40-minute experience tracing 4,000 years of tulip history across 12,000 km. The journey covers: wild tulips in the Central Asian Mountains (2000 BCE) → Silk Road and Ottoman Empire tulip gardens → Dutch Tulipmania financial bubble → Canada's WWII legacy and the Royal Gift of Tulips → a photo op in the […] 
Hop-on, hop-off golf cart service covering the full 1.2 km length of the festival. Three stops: South End Hub (near Carleton University parking and south Info Centre) → Mid-Festival Stop (steps from OC Transpo buses, food trucks, artisan vendors, Dutch Pavilion, and Booth St. Info Centre) → Great Lawn Gateway (access to O-Train, Dow's Lake […] 
Hosted in partnership with the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. A cultural experience celebrating the historic gift of tulips from the Dutch royal family to Canada following World War II. No separate page beyond the main festival site. 
Honours the shared history of Canada and the Netherlands during the Korean War and the lasting friendship forged between the nations. Features a Korean cultural experience zone with interactive activities. No separate page beyond the main festival site. 
Local Ottawa art showcase at the festival. A downloadable Activity Calendar PDF with full programming details is available directly from the Arteast Pavilion page. The PDF link on the page is: https://tulipfestival.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-Tulip-festival-boutique-and-activity-description-V1-1-1.pdf-1.pdf 
A free 7-stop self-guided walking tour through Commissioners Park using QR codes at each stop. Highlights include the Queen Juliana Gift Bed, The Man with Two Hats historic statue, and Heritage Canada's Dutch-Canadian War Brides Display. Requires a QR code reader on your phone. You can start the tour directly at: https://tulipfestival.ca/walking-tour-stop-1/ 
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Remembrance Ceremony honouring veterans from World War II to today. Includes a Cannon Salute and CF-18 Fly Over. No tickets required.
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Experience a magical forest walk at Parc Oméga as the story of wolf cub Oniro unfolds through light, sound, and immersive storytelling. Created by artist Michel Lemieux, ONIRO features 17 illuminated scenes along a 60-minute trail. First departures begin at sunset. The ONIRO night walk: a magical immersion experience As night falls, the trees of […] 
Season opener vs. four-time defending Frontier League champion Québec Capitales. First 5,000 fans receive a FREE jersey (XL). Post-game fireworks. Food trucks and activities for all ages. Free OC Transpo transit with ticket on game day (3 PM–3 hrs after game). Parking is limited – transit recommended. |
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Ontario Free Fishing Weekend runs May 9-10, 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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Brand-new spring festival for Saunders Farm's 50th anniversary. Nearly 500,000 tulips in 100+ varieties set within a 6-acre apple orchard. Features a Dutch windmill, artistic installations, strolling musicians, and interactive performers. Food options include A Taste of Holland with Dutch poffertjes and street food. Saunders Cider available on-site. Runs approximately 3 weeks through May. Exact […] 
15 Town Criers and Consorts from across Ontario compete at the festival. Presented in partnership with the Ontario Guild of Town Criers and Capital Heritage Connexion. Cries begin at noon; the final cry finishes at 5 PM. Open to all spectators — no tickets needed. |
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Craft beer, delicious food, and live entertainment to kick off the barbecue season. Multi-day outdoor event in Kanata. Event details can change, so verify with the organizer before attending. Festival Hours: Friday 11am to 9pm Saturday 11am to 9pm Sunday 11am to 7pm |
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Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend is Canada's largest and most celebrated annual road race event, featuring seven races including the Ottawa Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, 2K, and Kids Marathon, all starting and finishing at Ottawa City Hall. The event includes a Running and Fitness Expo (May 21–23), a Festival Plaza with a beer garden and […]
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The Great Glebe Garage Sale is one of Ottawa's most beloved and long-running community traditions, held annually since 1986 on the fourth Saturday of May, where hundreds of Glebe residents […] |
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Celebration featuring K-pop dancers, musicians, and street food chefs specializing in trendy Asian dishes. Brings together people of all ages, cultures, and backgrounds. Event details can change, so verify with the organizer before attending. 
The Ottawa Chinatown Night Market returns for 2026, transforming Somerset Street West into a vibrant two-day outdoor celebration of culture, cuisine, and community in the heart of Ottawa's Chinatown. The market features street food spanning traditional Chinese dishes, dumplings, BBQ skewers, bubble tea, and fusion desserts alongside live performances including lion dances, martial arts demonstrations, […] |
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The Glengarry Renaissance Festival is an annual two-day immersive festival transporting attendees to a medieval Scottish village of the 1500s, held in Maxville approximately one hour from Ottawa. The festival features live jousting with knights on horseback, falconry demonstrations, sword demonstrations, bardic entertainment, stage shows, interactive Renaissance characters, and vendors selling period-appropriate goods and food […] |
Oniro – Magical Forrest Walk (Night)
Canadian Tulip Festival
Opening Ceremony – Tulip Festival
Oniro – Magical Forrest Walk (Night)
Canadian Tulip Festival
Opening Ceremony – Tulip Festival
Oniro – Magical Forrest Walk (Night)
Free Fishing Weekend (Ontario)
Tulipfest at Saunders Farm
Canadian Tulip Festival
Opening Ceremony – Tulip Festival
Free Fishing Weekend (Ontario)
Tulipfest at Saunders Farm
Canadian Tulip Festival
Opening Ceremony – Tulip Festival
Tulipfest at Saunders Farm
Canadian Tulip Festival
Opening Ceremony – Tulip Festival
Tulipfest at Saunders Farm
Canadian Tulip Festival
Opening Ceremony – Tulip Festival
Tulipfest at Saunders Farm
Canadian Tulip Festival
Opening Ceremony – Tulip Festival
Tulipfest at Saunders Farm
Canadian Tulip Festival
Opening Ceremony – Tulip Festival
Tulipfest at Saunders Farm
Canadian Tulip Festival
Opening Ceremony – Tulip Festival
Tulipfest at Saunders Farm
Canadian Tulip Festival
Opening Ceremony – Tulip Festival
Tulipfest at Saunders Farm
Canadian Tulip Festival
Opening Ceremony – Tulip Festival