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Tour seven Ottawa homes decorated for the holidays from November 13 to 15, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, in support of Hospic…
Easter weekend celebration featuring forest egg hunt, sugarbush tours, wagon rides, animal visits with bunnies, and play…
Annual Easter egg hunt over four days featuring farm animals, egg hunting activities, and springtime fun. Online reserva…
Join the Ottawa Symphony for a festive holiday performance featuring heartwarming seasonal favourites and a special audi…
Kick off the festive season with evergreen trees, dazzling decor, and holiday cheer at the annual Holiday Market!
A spooktacular, dog- and family-friendly Halloween event with costumes, games, vendors and support for local rescues!
Fine dining restaurant inside the National Arts Centre featuring local seasonal Canadian cuisine and a patio with retractable canopy overlooking the Rideau Canal.
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.
Canada's largest waterpark, located 30 minutes east of Ottawa in Limoges. Features 35+ water slides, the country's largest wave pool, two lazy rivers, three kids' areas, and the Summit Tower — the tallest freestanding slide tower in Canada. Open mid-June to early September.
The closest cabane à sucre to Ottawa-Gatineau (~25 min) — traditional Quebec sugar shack with soupe aux pois, fèves au lard, jambon à l'érable, oreilles de crisse, tire d'érable, and a take-out option.
A waterfront pavilion on Dow's Lake offering boat rentals in summer, skate rentals in winter, and lakeside dining year-round. A key Tulip Festival site in spring and a gateway to the Rideau Canal Skateway in winter.
Forest-cottage cabane à sucre in Blue Sea (Vallée-de-la-Gatineau, ~1.5 hours from Ottawa) — 100-person licensed restaurant, outdoor slides, playground, cottage rental on Lac Profond. Listed by Bonjour Québec.
A refined Westboro restaurant in a converted 1950s bank building. Seasonal, locally sourced brunch on weekends and dinner service through the week. Reservations strongly recommended.
Seasonal outdoor terrace at the Fairmont Château Laurier offering shareable plates, cocktails, and sangria with views of Parliament Hill, the Rideau Canal locks, and the Ottawa River.
A seasonal high tea (May–September) on the veranda of Laurier House — former home of two Canadian Prime Ministers — with live jazz, fine china, and mansion tour included.
A free, hands-on public learning space on the lower floor of the NCC River House, with museum-style exhibits about the Ottawa River and its watershed. Open seasonally from May through September.
French-Québécois fine dining in Chelsea since 1978. Seasonal menu with local farm ingredients, near the Kingsmere entrance to Gatineau Park. TripAdvisor #1 in Chelsea.
A café and bistro built on stilts above the Ottawa River with swimming docks, panoramic river views, and seasonal dining from May to October.
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.
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.
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 celebrating Canada Day in the national capital. Covers the LeBreton Flats main stage, Parliament Hill events, fireworks, free museums, and practical tips for July 1.
A guide to National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21 in Ottawa. Covers the Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival, museum programming, Indigenous cultural experiences, and ways to engage respectfully.
A guide to celebrating the Fête nationale du Québec (Saint-Jean-Baptiste) on June 24 from the Ottawa-Gatineau region. Covers the Festival Outaouais en fête, bonfires, concerts, and how to get there from Ottawa.
A guide to the Victoria Day long weekend in Ottawa. Covers the Tulip Festival overlap, fireworks, outdoor season openings, and what's open and closed on the May holiday Monday.
A guide to the best spots for fall foliage in Ottawa, from Gatineau Park's iconic lookouts to a boreal bog that turns deep red. Plus pumpkin patches, apple picking, and autumn events.
A complete guide to Winterlude, Ottawa's signature winter festival. Covers the Rideau Canal Skateway, Crystal Garden ice sculptures, Snowflake Kingdom snow playground, and practical tips for staying warm.
A month-by-month guide to the best spring activities in Ottawa, from maple sugar season and cherry blossoms to the Canadian Tulip Festival. Covers March through May.
