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The winner of four 2024 Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, is The Outsiders. This classic coming-of-age story takes you to Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1967, where Ponyboy Curtis, his best friend Johnny C...
What started as an intimate comedy fundraiser has quickly become one of Ottawa's can't-miss comedy events. Following two consecutive sold-out editions in the National Arts Centre's Azrieli Studio, ...
The Carn Davidson 9 (CD9) was formed in 2010 as a collaborative project between JUNO Award-winning artists, trombonist William Carn and saxophonist Tara Davidson. This co-led ensemble is an opportu...
A few things to know... Reconnect with your inner child as you experience music that conjures the fantasy and nostalgia of fairy tales and a classic carnival ride. From Ravel’s storybook ballet to ...
With Frétillant et Agile, Jocelyn Sioui brings to life Auhaïtsic, an improbable Wendat hero. How does this illustrious stranger, who inspires mistrust in his friends and family, manage to save his ...
Join us on Tuesday, April 27, 2027, at 6:30 p.m. at Beechwood Cemetery for a compelling evening of military history, remembrance, and storytelling as part of the ongoing Echoes of Valour series. Pr...
An NAC English Theatre Production, originally produced by the Arts Club Theatre Company, Vancouver. A fictional band, real Dengue Fever songs, and a father and daughter grappling with a horrific past.
Don’t miss Canada’s one and only Pete Paquette as he delivers an unforgettable live concert experience showcasing Elvis Presley’s music: the 1950s, the 1968 Comeback Special in Leather, and the exp...
Abbey Road is the eleventh studio album by the English rock band the Beatles, released on 26 September 1969 by Apple Records. It is the last album the group recorded. Abbey Road incorporates styles...
A Matchstick Theatre Production Like father. Not like sons. Meet the Mercers, a Newfoundland immigrant family living in 1950s Toronto who are struggling to redefine themselves and find common gr...
Featuring an irresistible mix of timeless songs from all corners of the world, Pink Martini’s mission of multicultural musical connection continues to charm audiences of all ages after more than th...
Get ready for an unforgettable evening of country music magic! Real Love, the world's #1 Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton Tribute Show is performed by award-winning country artists Alan Turner and Lau...
Ottawa's largest not-for-profit flea market at Lansdowne Park with 150+ vendors selling vintage clothing, antiques, handmade goods, and food. Free admission, twice monthly on Saturdays.
Ottawa's new central library, a joint facility with Library and Archives Canada. Expected to open in late 2026. The name means "to tell a story" in Anishinaabemowin.
The largest go-kart facility near Ottawa with two outdoor tracks totalling over 1 km. Super karts reach 70 km/h. Open seasonally from mid-April to early November.
A waterfront park on the Ottawa River in Nepean, featuring a splash pad with pirate ship play structure, bandshell for summer concerts, scenic ponds with fountains, and a direct connection to the Ottawa River cycling pathway. Free admission and parking.
An adventure park in Val-des-Monts featuring the largest tourist cave on the Canadian Shield, aerial treetop courses, ziplines over a turquoise lake, and North America's largest outdoor trampolines. About 45 minutes from downtown Ottawa.
A free, interactive museum exploring economics and monetary history. Home to the National Currency Collection with over 110,000 artifacts, plus hands-on exhibits including a rocket ship inflation simulator and a design-your-own banknote station.
A small island park on the Ottawa River near the Champlain Bridge, popular for kayaking, river surfing, fishing, and watching the Champlain Rapids.
A Wellington West cafe and play space for children aged 0 to 6, with a baby corner and a maximum of 12 children at a time. Private birthday parties include exclusive use of the cafe and play area.
A charming neighbourhood farmers' market in New Edinburgh Park, near Rideau Hall. Small, curated selection of local produce, meats, cheeses, and baked goods.
A seasonal outdoor afternoon tea (May–August) on the lawn of Ottawa's oldest wooden mansion, with Victorian-costumed servers and museum admission included at $21.95.
One of Ontario's most iconic parks, featuring the 100-metre Mazinaw Rock with over 260 Indigenous pictographs — a National Historic Site. 530 campsites, three beaches, 40 km of trails, and canoe-in backcountry camping on Mazinaw Lake, Ontario's third deepest. About 2 hours 45 minutes from Ottawa.
A guided underground cave system near Eganville, Ontario, about 1.5 hours west of Ottawa. Formed over 500 million years ago on the floor of a tropical sea, the caves feature ancient fossils, stalactites, and unique rock formations. Tours run approximately one hour, departing every 20-30 minutes. Open Victoria Day weekend through Thanksgiving weekend.
A guide to Ottawa's biggest summer festivals, from Bluesfest and the Jazz Festival to Canada Day, Dragon Boat, and free street festivals. Includes dates, ticket prices, and locations for the 2026 season.
A guide to the best Quebec-side cabane à sucre experiences within 90 minutes of Ottawa — full traditional buffets, tire sur la neige by the fire, sleigh rides, and live music. Different from Ontario sugar bushes.
Ottawa has 13 recreation centres with drop-in kindergym and kinderplay sessions for toddlers and young children ages 1-5. Indoor play with gym equipment, balls, and toys.
Ottawa has 10 arenas with drop-in skating sessions including public skate, figure skate, adult skate, family skate, and speed skate. Indoor skating runs roughly October through March.
Ottawa has 20 recreation centres with drop-in public swim and lane swim sessions. No registration needed for most — just show up and swim. Here's how it works and where to go.
The best bowling alleys in Ottawa — five-pin classics, a brand-new ten-pin centre, retro pub-and-bowl spots, and Rock N Bowl nights. Where to bowl, what it costs, and what makes each venue different.
Three go-kart tracks within driving distance of Ottawa — from a year-round indoor facility to a 1 km championship circuit. Prices, hours, and what to expect at each.
The best easy hiking trails in Ottawa for beginners, families, and anyone wanting a short nature walk. Flat boardwalks, wheelchair-accessible trails, and shaded forest loops under 5km — all within 30 minutes of downtown.
Ottawa's best escape rooms — from a real Cold War bunker to kid-designed rooms and downtown bars. Prices, age limits, and which ones are family-friendly.
The best Ottawa birthday party venues for kids aged 5 to 12 — trampoline parks, bowling, climbing gyms, glow mini golf, escape rooms, science museums, arcade centres, and a kids cooking studio. Verified pricing for 2026.
The best Ottawa birthday party venues for teens aged 13 to 17 — laser tag, axe throwing, combat archery, outdoor paintball, aerial parks, cave exploration, and ski hills. Verified 2026 options for the age that hates "kiddie" venues.
A parent's guide to the best Ottawa birthday party venues for kids aged 1 to 4 — indoor playgrounds with gated toddler areas, children's museums, and kid-sized gym classes that can host a first or second birthday.
