Events & Activities - Ottawa

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Ice Follies 2025: Explore a Frozen Ontario Lake Adorned With Spectacular Art Until Family Day Weekend

Ever walked on a frozen lake and found yourself inside an art festival? If not, now’s your chance. Ice Follies, North Bay’s celebrated biennial arts festival, is… Read more »

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2025 Campground, Parking and Boat Reservations For National Parks in Ontario Now Open

If you plan to go camping in one of Canada’s most popular national parks, better join the Parks Canada reservation queue right now. Reservations for Cyprus Lake… Read more »

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Groundhog Day Canada 2025: These Are the Predictions By Our Groundhogs

From a puppet that resides in a cardboard box to a Vancouver Island marmot, Canadian weather prognosticators come in various colours and sizes. According to folklore, if… Read more »

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2025 Boots and Hearts Music Festival Announces Complete Lineup; Single Day Tickets Presale Jan 29

Ontario’s famous country music festival has announced the complete line-up for the 2025 edition. Republic Live, the organizers of Boots and Hearts Music Festival, announced headliners for… Read more »

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Ottawa’s Escapade Music Festival Announces Complete Lineup For 2025 Edition, Tickets on Sale Jan 24

The Escapade Music Festival (EMF) is returning to Ottawa for the 2025 edition in June, promising a dynamic weekend of electronic music. Ottawa’s largest electronic music festival… Read more »

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Cirque Du Soleil Brings OVO to Ottawa This July

Cirque du Soleil is set to dazzle audiences once again with its 25th-anniversary show, “OVO,” next summer in Ottawa. Performed at Canadian Tire Centre, this production offers… Read more »

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Cans Film Festival: Imagine Cinemas Combines Film and Charity This Holiday Season

Imagine Cinemas has launched the 2024 screening of the Cans Film Festival, a seasonal initiative aimed at combining entertainment with charitable efforts. Running until December 31, the… Read more »

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Tate McRae to Visit 6 Canadian Cities on Miss Possessive Tour in August 2025, Ticket Presales Begin Nov 19

Tate McRae has revealed plans for her expansive Miss Possessive Tour in 2025, featuring 50 dates across South America, Europe, the UK, and North America.   The… Read more »

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Bailey Zimmerman, Sam Hunt to Headline Ontario’s 2025 Boots and Hearts Music Festival; Presale Oct 30

The organizers of Ontario’s famous country music festival, Republic Live, have announced headliners for the 2025 edition. The 4-day Boots and Hearts Festival that takes place at… Read more »

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Sir Sam’s Celebrates Thanksgiving Weekend with Opening of Eagle View Observation Tower & Annual Fall Festival

Experience stunning fall colours and scenic chairlift rides, climb a new observation tower and participate in the Fall Festival this weekend at this famous ski resort near… Read more »

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Heart of the Holidays: Boots and Hearts Brings Holiday Concert Headlined By James Barker Band This December to Kitchener

The Kitchener Aud is set to sparkle this festive season as Boots and Hearts organisers transforms it into the “Heart of the Holidays.” This yuletide concert on… Read more »

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Creepy Doll Museum Coming to Ottawa This Halloween

The Creepy Doll Museum, known for its eerie collection of haunted and unsettling dolls, is set to make its debut in Ottawa after five years of sold-out exhibitions in Peterborough, Toronto, and Prince Edward County.

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The Wiggles in Canada 2025: “Bouncing Balls” Tour Tickets on Sale Sept 20

The Wiggles are back in Canada next summer with their brand-new “Bouncing Balls” Tour!The Wiggles lineup for the tour includes original member Anthony (the Blue Wiggle) along with Simon, Lachy, Tsehay, John, Lucia, Caterina, and Evie. Audience members can also expect appearances from beloved characters like Dorothy the Dinosaur, Wags the Dog, Henry the Octopus, and Captain Feathersword, as well as TikTok star, The Tree of Wisdom.

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Tickets For 2024 Pumpkinfernos at Kingston Penitentiary and Upper Canada Village in Ontario Now On Sale

Come October, many famous pioneer villages around Ontario feature hand-carved all lit up at night creating a magical atmosphere for visitors. The unique event called Pumpinferno debuted… Read more »

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2024 Gatineau Hot Air Balloon Festival Is Back This Labour Day Weekend With Fireworks, Nightglows and Family Fun

Enjoy five magical days filled with entertainment, colourful glowing hot air balloons, and thrilling midway rides this labour day long weekend. The Festival de montgolfières de Gatineau… Read more »

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August 19: Super Sturgeon Blue Moon to Illuminate the Skies Tonight

A Super Sturgeon Blue moon will rise on August 19th. Sturgeon Moon The full moon in August is historically called the Sturgeon Moon, named after North America’s… Read more »

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North America`s Longest Running Emancipation Day Celebration Returns to Owen Sound on August Long Weekend

Owen Sound is set to host its 162nd annual Emancipation Festival, marking the longest-standing Emancipation Day event in North America. This festival honours the British Commonwealth Emancipation… Read more »

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Imagine Cinemas Brings Back ‘Cheap Tuesdays’ with $5 Deals

Imagine Cinemas has reintroduced its popular “Cheap Tuesdays” promotion, offering significant discounts on tickets and concessions every Tuesday. Effective immediately, movie tickets on Tuesdays will cost just… Read more »

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Free All-You-Can-Eat Canada Day Buffet at Mandarin Restaurants in Ontario

Mandarin Restaurants is set to celebrate Canada Day and its 45th anniversary by offering a free buffet meal at all 30 of its locations throughout Ontario. This… Read more »

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2024 Summer Road Closures at Elgin Street and Byward Market in Ottawa

The City of Ottawa has announced road closures in the downtown area to facilitate outdoor dining and pedestrian-friendly zones throughout the summer and fall. In the Byward… Read more »

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Ottawa Releases Official Programming For 2024 Canada Day Celebrations

Planning to head to Ottawa for the 2024 Canada Day celebrations? On July 1, 2024, Canada will mark the 157th anniversary of Confederation with nationwide celebrations centred… Read more »

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Old Port Montréal Unveils Exciting 2024 Summer Lineup: Over 70 Events and Activities

The Old Port of Montréal is set to be a bustling hub of activity this summer, hosting over 70 events and fun activities. Several new events are… Read more »

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What to See and Do at Canadian Canoe Museum’s New Breathtaking Five-Acre Lakefront Home

The unique Canadian Canoe Museum has reopened in a new two-story, 65,000-square-foot facility on a scenic five-acre lakefront site. Nestled on the Trent-Severn Waterway in Peterborough, this… Read more »

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Ontario Cities and Towns Where You Can See Mind-Boggling Circus Shows This Year – 2024

Seven different circus companies will be touring Ontario this year! From spectacular big-budget productions showcasing extraordinary showmanship that tickles the imagination to small-scale shows featuring incredible acrobats,… Read more »