Seasonal - Summer
Events
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Step into a vibrant, photo-worthy world of science at the Canadian Museum of Nature - Wild Colour is Ottawa's most colourful museum experience of 2026. Created by the Field Museum in Chicago and enhanced with Canadian specimens, this exhibition explores how animals, plants and minerals use colour to communicate, attract mates, and survive. Museum admission […]
CA$17
Paddle downtown Ottawa's Rideau Canal at dusk in a glowing LED kayak for one of the city's most romantic and visually stunning evening experiences. The 2.5-hour, 5.5-kilometre guided tour launches from Patterson Creek, winding past Parliament Hill, the Chateau Laurier, and the Rideau Canal Locks as the city skyline lights up around you. All experience […]
CA$99 – CA$198
Shakespeare's beloved tale of love, magic, and mischief in an enchanted forest launches its Ottawa touring run on June 29 with the 2026 outdoor production of A Midsummer Night's Dream traveling to parks and outdoor venues across the city through August 15. The production follows four young lovers who flee into the woods and encounter […] 
Family adventure park programming through July with mazes, jumbo jumpers, a splash pad, wagon rides, play structures and a slide. Suited for families with kids of all ages. Event details can change, so verify with the organizer before attending. 
Akoustik is a free summer concert series presented by the Vanier BIA at St. Charles Market, featuring a different folk, soul, indie, or acoustic artist each week. Evenings run from 6 to 8 PM on Wednesdays through September, with a date falling on July 29. Local restaurants and takeout spots offer special deals during the […]
Free
Odyssey Theatre's outdoor summer production, an adaptation of Goldoni's Commedia classic "The Mistress of the Inn," full of flirtation, disguise and physical comedy. Sunday matinees are pay-what-you-wish. Event details can change, so verify with the organizer before attending. 
Night Waves turns Calypso Waterpark in Limoges into an evening destination with a drone light show lighting up the sky over the park. The event runs from July 24 through August 7 as a nighttime add on to the waterpark's regular programming. Tickets start at $44.99 and up. It suits families and groups looking for […]
$ & up44.99
The Urban Art Collective Summer Night Market sets up at Head Street Square with local vendors, handmade goods, and seasonal treats. Admission is free and the market runs monthly through September 12, with the next date on July 25. It suits shoppers looking for handmade and local goods in an evening market setting. Event details […]
Free
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International pyromusical fireworks competition with six shows on Wednesdays and Saturdays (July 29, Aug 1, 5, 8, 12, 15) launched from the Casino Lac-Leamy and viewable from the Canadian Museum of History grounds. Event details can change, so verify with the organizer before attending. 
Kaleidoscope Kayaking is a nighttime paddling experience down the Rideau Canal, timed to coincide with a fireworks display for a mesmerizing on-water view. Now in its fourth year, the tour runs from July 29 through August 15. Tickets range from $199 to $398 per person. It suits couples and small groups looking for a unique, […]
CA$199 – CA$398
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