Seasonal - Spring
Events
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Neo Financial Play Zone featuring Velocity Games
Dow's Lake · Commissioners Park Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaA 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 […]
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Opening Ceremony – Tulip Festival
FeaturedDow's Lake · Commissioners Park Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaRemembrance 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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Free Fishing Weekend (Ontario)
FeaturedVarious Ottawa-area waterbodies, Ontario Ontario, CanadaOntario 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 […]
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Tulipfest at Saunders Farm
FeaturedSaunders Farm Rural West Ottawa, 7893 Bleeks Road, Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaBrand-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 […]
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Next Door Market – Vintage Pop up Spring
Next Door Ottawa 955A Gladstone Avenue Wellington West & Hintonburg, Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaMulti-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.
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Flower Fun Run (Mother’s Day)
Dow's Lake · Commissioners Park Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaAn 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 […]
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Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend
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 […]
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Glengarry Renaissance Festival
Glengarry County Fairgrounds 35 Fair Street, Maxville, Ontario, CanadaThe 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 […]
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Free Fishing Weekend (Ontario)
FeaturedVarious Ottawa-area waterbodies, Ontario Ontario, CanadaOntario 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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Free Family Fishing Week (Ontario)
FeaturedVarious Ottawa-area waterbodies, Ontario Ontario, CanadaOntario Free Fishing Weekend runs June 27 - July 5, 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 […]
