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SUMMARY:270 West Consulting Presents the Tulip Trail
DESCRIPTION: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 studio of legendary Canadian photographer and festival founder Malak Karsh. Entrance at the Great Lawn at Preston Rd. and Queen Elizabeth Driveway. Your receipt is your ticket. Spots fill fast — book in advance.
URL:https://613times.com/event/270-west-consulting-presents-the-tulip-trail/
LOCATION:Dow’s Lake · Commissioners Park\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family,Festivals,Seasonal
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SUMMARY:Arteast Pavilion - Ottawa Tulip Festival
DESCRIPTION: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
URL:https://613times.com/event/arteast-pavilion-ottawa-tulip-festival/
LOCATION:Dow’s Lake · Commissioners Park\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Seasonal
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SUMMARY:Korean Pavilion - Ottawa Tulip Festival
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://613times.com/event/korean-pavilion-ottawa-tulip-festival/
LOCATION:Dow’s Lake · Commissioners Park\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Seasonal
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SUMMARY:Dutch Pavilion - Ottawa Tulip Festival
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://613times.com/event/dutch-pavilion-ottawa-tulip-festival/
LOCATION:Dow’s Lake · Commissioners Park\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Seasonal
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SUMMARY:CF Rideau Centre Self-Guided Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION: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/
URL:https://613times.com/event/cf-rideau-centre-self-guided-walking-tour/
LOCATION:Dow’s Lake · Commissioners Park\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Seasonal
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SUMMARY:Canadian Tulip Festival
DESCRIPTION: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 open 10 AM–8 PM. \nNo fireworks or drone show at the 2026 festival.\nThe festival website states: “”We hope to return to the skies for our Diamond Jubilee in 2027.”” Event details can change — verify at tulipfestival.ca before attending.
URL:https://613times.com/event/canadian-tulip-festival/
LOCATION:Dow’s Lake · Commissioners Park\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Seasonal
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SUMMARY:CIBC Tulip Trek: self-guided scavenger hunt through the gardens
DESCRIPTION: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 your ticket — show it on your phone or printed at the starting line. Tickets sold directly on the festival website.
URL:https://613times.com/event/cibc-tulip-trek-self-guided-scavenger-hunt-through-the-gardens/
LOCATION:Dow’s Lake · Commissioners Park\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festivals
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SUMMARY:Polestar Ottawa Tulip Taxi
DESCRIPTION: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 Pavilion\, Dow’s Lake Info Centre\, Tulip Trek and Tulip Trail entrances). Passes are limited — book in advance. First-come\, first-served on the day.
URL:https://613times.com/event/polestar-ottawa-tulip-taxi/
LOCATION:Dow’s Lake · Commissioners Park\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family,Festivals,Seasonal
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SUMMARY:Opening Ceremony - Tulip Festival
DESCRIPTION:Remembrance Ceremony honouring veterans from World War II to today. Includes a Cannon Salute and CF-18 Fly Over. No tickets required.
URL:https://613times.com/event/opening-ceremony-tulip-festival/
LOCATION:Dow’s Lake · Commissioners Park\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Seasonal
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SUMMARY:Tulipfest at Saunders Farm
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFood options include A Taste of Holland with Dutch poffertjes and street food. Saunders Cider available on-site. Runs approximately 3 weeks through May. \nExact 2026 daily hours not yet published – check saundersfarm.com before visiting. \nEvent details can change\, so verify with the organizer before attending.
URL:https://613times.com/event/tulipfest-at-saunders-farm/
LOCATION:Saunders Farm\, Rural West Ottawa\, 7893 Bleeks Road\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family,Festivals,Seasonal
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