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Things to Do in Ottawa This Weekend
A weekly digest of What’s On in and around Ottawa this weekend including free, fun family & kids’ activities, live music, theatre & performing arts, sports and exhibitions.
Things to Do to Celebrate 2026 Father’s Day Weekend in Ottawa
Celebrate this special day with Dad: gift him a memorable weekend of togetherness and enjoy some of the events taking place in and around Ottawa.
Ontario Opening 67 New Campsites at Three Popular Parks; Reservations Open June 15
Ontario is adding more camping space ahead of the busy summer season at Ontario Parks. 67 new campsites are opening at MacGregor Point, Killarney and Driftwood Provincial… Read more »
June 4: Pizza Pizza Marks National Cheese Day With $3 Bigger Slice Deal
Pizza Pizza is giving cheese lovers a one-day deal for National Cheese Day. Today, June 4, customers can get a cheese slice for $3 at Pizza Pizza… Read more »
FlixBus Adds Summer Routes to Muskoka, North Bay and Prince Edward County From Toronto
FlixBus is adding new seasonal service in Ontario this summer, with routes linking Toronto to Muskoka, North Bay and Prince Edward County. The new service begins June… Read more »
Ontario to Take Over Gardiner Expressway and Don Valley Parkway in Fall 2027
Ontario is set to take ownership of two of Toronto’s busiest highways, with the Gardiner Expressway and Don Valley Parkway scheduled to transfer from the City of… Read more »
CAA Worst Roads 2026: Hamilton, Toronto and Sudbury Roads Rank Among Ontario’s Worst
Barton Street East in Hamilton has once again been named the worst road in Ontario. The road took the top spot in CAA’s 2026 Worst Roads campaign,… Read more »
Ticket Resale Crackdown in Ontario Brings Higher Fines Starting June 10
Ontario is increasing financial penalties for ticket resellers who break provincial rules by selling event tickets for more than their original total purchase price. The new enforcement… Read more »
Zellers Maps Its Ontario Comeback With New Stores in Toronto and Windsor
Zellers is putting Ontario back on its map, starting with two stores that show how the retailer is trying to turn nostalgia into a modern shopping format…. Read more »
Federal Grocery Relief Payment Set to Arrive for Eligible Canadians June 5
A new federal payment aimed at easing grocery costs is set to land in Canadians’ accounts on June 5, part of a plan first announced earlier in… Read more »
Ottawa’s Sparks Street to Feature 13 Large-Scale Murals Inspired by Canada’s Provinces and Territories
A new public art installation is being added to Sparks Street, with artists set to paint a series of ground murals throughout June. The project, called Canadiana… Read more »
Doors Open 2026: Explore Ottawa’s Hidden Gems For Free This Weekend
Plan a visit to Ottawa this weekend and explore a variety of historic and culturally significant buildings open to the public at no cost. In addition, the… Read more »
23-Acre Addition Planned for Ontario’s First Urban Provincial Park
Ontario is moving ahead with a proposed 23-acre expansion of Uxbridge Urban Provincial Park, adding land along the park’s northern boundary to protect more greenspace in the… Read more »
Canada Day 2026: Official Programming Announced for Ottawa Celebrations
On July 1, 2026, Canada will mark the 159th anniversary of Confederation with nationwide celebrations centred in the Capital Region. The Minister of Canadian Identity and… Read more »
Longo’s Marks 70 Years With Ontario Store Celebrations and New Store Openings
Longo’s is marking its 70th anniversary in 2026 with celebrations across its 43 stores in Ontario. The grocery retailer, formerly Longo Brothers Fruit Markets, will hold anniversary… Read more »
Weather Network Summer Forecast 2026: Western Canada Faces Hotter Summer as East Sees a Changeable Season
The Weather Network says Canada is heading into a split summer, with western Canada expected to be hot while central and eastern regions see more back-and-forth conditions… Read more »
Things to Do in Ottawa in June
Events, Activities, and Festivals happening in Ottawa during the month of June 2025.
2026 Summer Festivals in and Around Ottawa
From June to September 2026, Ottawa will be bustling with diverse festivals offering a fun-filled staycation in Canada’s capital city. Highlights include the Fringe Festival and Festival… Read more »
Gondola or Zipline? Wasaga Beach Opens Door to Big Ideas Above the Shoreline
A new idea is taking shape above Wasaga Beach, and it could change how visitors experience one of Ontario’s busiest summer destinations. Town council, led by Mayor… Read more »
Ontario Allows Extended Bar Hours During FIFA World Cup 2026
Ontario is preparing for a busy summer as the province loosens last call rules during the FIFA World Cup 2026. Licensed bars and restaurants will be allowed… Read more »
Franktown Lilac Festival: Take a Wagon Ride Through Lanes Filled With Fragrant Lilacs Near Ottawa
Ontario is famous for its flower festivals and from tulips to sunflowers, there is a festival to celebrate flowers that bloom in spring and summer. Lilacs are… Read more »
Ottawa Launches Free Citywide Sports Weekend for 200th Anniversary
Ottawa residents will have a chance to try dozens of free sports and recreation activities this June as part of the city’s 200th anniversary celebrations. Called Sports… Read more »
Ottawa’s CityFolk Announces 2026 Headliners; Presale on May 13
Ottawa’s late summer music festival, CityFolk 2026, has just released its lineup. The CityFolk Festival is set to return to Ottawa from September 16 to 20, with… Read more »
Pizza Nova Brings Back One-Day $5.99 Deal to Support Variety Ontario
Pizza Nova is bringing back its one-day “That’s Amore Pizza for Kids” event, something customers haven’t seen in its original format since 2019. For one day only… Read more »