Ottawa 
Events Description
Celebrate Canada Day in true Ottawa style—with four days of non-stop music, art, shopping, and family-friendly fun in the ByWard Market District. Spend your Canada Day your way in the ByWard Market District, where live music, family-friendly fun, and local discoveries come together to create a day full of memorable moments for all ages.
Celebrate Canada Day 2026 with a trip back in time and soundtracks that never get old.
Step into the Concert Zone on York Street, from 7 to 11 p.m., and relive the 80s in an unforgettable retro experience brought to you by Ottawa Tourism, with iconic bands that defined a generation:
Add a stop at the Vendor Public Market and discover a diverse mix of vendors, offering everything from handcrafted goods to one-of-a-kind finds in a lively, open-air setting.
Let the kids join in on the fun and fill their day with lasting memories. The Kids Zone is packed with fun games and activities to keep the little ones smiling all day long.
Wander through the Vendor Village and discover a curated mix of local artisans, gourmet treats, and fresh blooms, and leave with something to remember the day.
HOW MUCH
Tickets:
Free
How to get tickets?
At the door
WHEN & WHERE
Date & Time:
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Outdoor Public Market @ York Street (between Sussex Dr. and ByWard Market Square)
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Concert Zone by Ottawa Tourism @ York Street (between William and Dalhousie streets)
Time: 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Kids Zone @ William Street (between George and York streets)
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Vendor Village @ George Street (between Sussex Dr. and ByWard Market Square)
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Venue:
Bywards Market, Ottawa
Public Transit Accessible
Please be advised of the following road closures in the ByWard Market District on Tuesday, July 1, from 7 a.m. to 12 a.m. to accommodate Canada Day programming:
George Street between ByWard Market Square and William Street
York Street between Sussex Drive and Dalhousie Street
William Street between George Street and York Street
ByWard Market Square between George Street and Clarence Street
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