Seasonal - Spring
Events
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CF Rideau Centre Self-Guided Walking Tour
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 […]
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Canadian Tulip Festival
FeaturedWorld'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 […]
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Neo Financial Play Zone featuring Velocity Games
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.
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Opening Ceremony – Tulip Festival
FeaturedRemembrance 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)
FeaturedOntario 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
FeaturedBrand-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
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.
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Flower Fun Run (Mother’s Day)
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 […]
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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
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 […]
