
Best Summer Festivals in Ottawa
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.
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Experience the beautiful songs, stories behind the music, and love story of two of the 1970s’ most iconic singer-songwri…

Magician Michael Conway brings you an evening of non-stop comedy, magic and illusions! The show combines classic magic w…

Magician Michael Conway brings you an evening of non-stop comedy, magic and illusions! The show combines classic magic w…

Go ahead and make noise during this irresistible hybrid show, part hip hop battle and part captivating autobiographical…

The place to go for winter decorations and tree shopping. Open from Nov 28 to Dec 24 everyday from 9 AM-9 PM.

Lights, music, trees, wreaths… the holiday magic is transforming the ByWard Market into a place of wonder and awe. Fairy…

Join Us for the 9th Annual No Stone Left Alone Ceremony On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at 10:30 a.m., the National Milita…

Session 4: “Collecting and Storing your Native Plant Seeds”Welcome to the final workshop in the 4-part "Ottawa Wildflowe…

Explore Notre-Dame Cemetery with TalkDeath and Conservation Burial Ottawa, following clues to discover headstones, memor…

Join TalkDeath at St. James Cemetery in Hull for a cemetery scavenger hunt, discovering memorial symbols, headstones and…

Come and chat with local Ottawa organizations to see what volunteer opportunities they have available. Volunteering is a…

Ottawa Chapter – Day of Tribute Friday, October 23, 2025 | 7:30 AM – 11:00 AM Tank at Beechwood Cemetery | 280 Beechwood…

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.

Guided wine and cider tours in the Ottawa-Gatineau region. 7-hour tours with minibus, 3 vineyard stops, 11+ tastings, and food. $160 per person with hotel pickup.

A small island park on the Ottawa River near the Champlain Bridge, popular for kayaking, river surfing, fishing, and watching the Champlain Rapids.

Beechwood Cemetery is Ottawa's National Cemetery of Canada offering funeral, cremation, and burial services since 1873. Home to Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) plots with 95 WWI and 143 WWII war graves, the National Military Cemetery, and the RCMP National Memorial Cemetery.

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 family favourite in the Ottawa Valley with a shallow sandy beach on Round Lake, calm Bonnechere River paddling, and a radio-free campground. 129 sites plus rustic cabins and a cottage. Known for its accessible trails, oxbow lake wildlife viewing, and relaxed atmosphere. About 2 hours from Ottawa. Open May to October.

A sandy Ottawa River beach with supervised swimming, connected to the 60-hectare Mud Lake Conservation Area — one of Canada's premier birding sites with 248+ species recorded. Free admission and parking.

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.

The best rock climbing in Ottawa — indoor bouldering gyms, full-service climbing gyms with lead routes, and outdoor crags at Calabogie and Gatineau Park. Where to climb, what it costs, and what you need to start.

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.

The best family-friendly summer activities in Ottawa, from splash pads and outdoor pools to waterparks, aerial adventures, and day trips. Includes swimming spots, free activities, and rainy-day options.

The best family-friendly activities in Ottawa for spring, from baby animals and maple farms to trampoline parks and wildlife safaris. Includes indoor and outdoor options for all ages.

A complete guide to parks with barbecue facilities in Ottawa, including City and NCC parks with BBQ pits, rules and regulations, permit info, and tips for a great outdoor cookout.

A detailed comparison of Bruce Pit and Conroy Pit — Ottawa's two most popular off-leash dog parks. Trail maps, features, tips, and which one is right for your dog.

Ottawa has 9 fenced dog parks where your dog can run off-leash in a secure, enclosed area. Here is every fenced dog park with rules, locations, and directions.

The complete guide to all 153 off-leash dog parks in Ottawa. Find where your dog can run free — organized by neighborhood, with water access info and park rules.

The complete guide to Easter weekend 2026 in Ottawa — egg hunts, farm visits, museum activities, and things to do with the family over the April long weekend.

The complete guide to every Easter egg hunt in Ottawa for 2026. Compare dates, prices, age groups, and what to expect — from farm hunts to museum scavenger hunts to free community events.

A guide to the best campgrounds and provincial parks within two to three hours of Ottawa, covering Ontario Parks, Sepaq, and unique glamping experiences.