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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: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:Tulip Market - Handcrafted Treasures
DESCRIPTION:A curated artisan market featuring local makers who have created tulip-inspired pieces for the festival. Items include home décor\, artwork\, handmade gifts\, and one-of-a-kind keepsakes. Confirmed 2026 vendors: Arteast\, Chayana’k\, Doozy Candles\, La Vie A I’en Verre\, Little Creek\, Ricovjewlery\, Shiloh\, Soldar.
URL:https://613times.com/event/tulip-market-handcrafted-treasures/
LOCATION:Dow’s Lake · Commissioners Park\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Markets,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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UID:3948-1778234400-1779134400@613times.com
SUMMARY:Neo Financial Play Zone featuring Velocity Games
DESCRIPTION:A drop-in family activity hub. Features oversized yard games\, creative building stations\, and hands-on activities for all ages. Every weekend the zone transforms into an adventure hub with obstacle courses and Nerf battles — designed by Velocity Games\, a youth entrepreneur-founded business. No registration required.
URL:https://613times.com/event/neo-financial-play-zone-featuring-velocity-games/
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:Free Fishing Weekend (Ontario)
DESCRIPTION: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.  \nIntroduce a friend to fishing\, go out on your own or join an event.\nOFFE is a province-wide opportunity for Canadian residents to fish in Ontario licence-free. There are four periods throughout the year: the 3-day Family Day weekend in February\, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day weekends and a full 9 days in July\, which coincides with National Fishing Week. \nParticipants fishing without a license must fish under the Conservation fishing license limits which are set out in the current Ontario Recreational Fishing Regulations Summary. With the exception of the licensing requirement\, Ontario fishing regulations\, fees and limits continue to apply during license-free days. \nWho is it for?\nAll ages – Family\nFREE \nEvent details can change\, so verify with the organizer before attending. \nFollow fishing rules\nFree fishing periods remind us of the value of Ontario’s recreational fishery\, and the importance of keeping it healthy for future generations. While fishing for free during a free fishing period you must: \nfollow conservation licence catch limits\nobey size limits and sanctuaries\nfollow the fishing regulations\ncarry a permit or identification card issued by the provincial or federal government\, showing your name and date of birth
URL:https://613times.com/event/free-fishing-weekend-ontario-may9-10/
LOCATION:Various Ottawa-area waterbodies\, Ontario\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family,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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SUMMARY:Next Door Market - Vintage Pop up Spring
DESCRIPTION:Multi-day artisan and vendor market running Saturday–Sunday\, May 9–10. Local makers\, crafts\, small businesses. Event details can change\, so verify with the organizer before attending.
URL:https://613times.com/event/next-door-market-vintage-pop-up-spring/
LOCATION:Next Door Ottawa\, 955A Gladstone Avenue Wellington West & Hintonburg\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Markets,Seasonal
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SUMMARY:Flower Fun Run (Mother's Day)
DESCRIPTION:An official Canadian Tulip Festival event run by Somersault Events. Takes place along a closed scenic course through the festival grounds at Dow’s Lake. Limited to 600 participants — sells out early. Distances: 1K Kids Run (12 and under\, includes medal) and 5K Run or Walk/Stroll. All ages and abilities welcome. Included with registration: race bib\, professional timing\, on-course nutrition\, race photography\, podium prizes for top 3 male/female/non-binary in the 5K\, post-race snacks. Bib pickup: May 9 (3–6 PM) at Full Cycle Hintonburg\, 7 Hamilton Ave N; or May 10 starting 11:30 AM at the festival near Preston and Queen Elizabeth Dr. Online registration deadline: May 5 at 6 PM.
URL:https://613times.com/event/flower-fun-run-mothers-day/
LOCATION:Dow’s Lake · Commissioners Park\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family,Festivals,Seasonal
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260523T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260524T220000
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SUMMARY:Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend
DESCRIPTION: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.\nThe event includes a Running and Fitness Expo (May 21–23)\, a Festival Plaza with a beer garden and live DJ\, elite athlete competition\, and charity fundraising through the Desjardins Charity Challenge. \nAll registered participants receive free OC Transpo transit on race weekend\, and public transit is the recommended way to access downtown given road closures. \nThe event welcomes runners of all abilities from beginners to elites\, and spectators are welcome to cheer along the route for free. Race registration is required and many distances are sold out; check the Run Ottawa website for availability. \nEvent details can change\, so verify with the organizer before attending.
URL:https://613times.com/event/tamarack-ottawa-race-weekend/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Sports
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SUMMARY:Glengarry Renaissance Festival
DESCRIPTION: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 including turkey legs. Admission pricing is available through the festival website and the event is held outdoors at the fairgrounds; Maxville is accessible by car via Highway 417. The festival is explicitly family-friendly and suitable for all ages\, with programming designed to entertain children and adults equally. This is one of the most unique and immersive seasonal events in the Ottawa region\, offering an experience that is genuinely unlike any standard festival. \nEvent details can change\, so verify with the organizer before attending.
URL:https://613times.com/event/glengarry-renaissance-festival/
LOCATION:Glengarry County Fairgrounds\, 35 Fair Street\, Maxville\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Family,Festivals,Food & Drink,Markets
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