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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 in Ottawa in November – 2026
Things to Do in Ottawa in November: Events, Activities, and Festivals happening in Ottawa during the month of November.
Check Your Old Lotto Max Tickets: $40 Million Jackpot Expires October 28
Someone who bought a Lotto Max ticket in Ontario last October could be sitting on a $40 million fortune without knowing it. But time is running out… Read more »
Ontario is Moving Toward Digital IDs: Here’s What Will Change for Residents
Ontario residents could eventually carry their provincial identification on their phones instead of reaching for a wallet. But switching to digital ID won’t be mandatory. The Ontario… Read more »
Record Food Bank Visits in Canada as Nearly One in Five Clients Has a Job and One in Three Is a Child
More Canadians are turning to food banks than ever before, and an increasing number of those seeking help have jobs. Food Banks Canada’s 2026 HungerCount report, released… Read more »
Ontario Electricity Prices Changing November 1: New Winter Rates, Lower Rebates and What It Means for Your Bill
Ontario households and small businesses will see lower electricity rates starting November 1, 2026, but that does not necessarily mean their overall bills will decrease. The Ontario… Read more »
21 Horror Movies & Shows Filmed Across Canada to Watch This Halloween
From Vancouver’s rain-soaked streets to Ontario’s forests and Newfoundland’s fishing villages, Canada has provided the setting for some seriously creepy movies and television shows. Some of the… Read more »
CPKC Holiday Train Ontario Schedule 2026 – When and Where to See the Festively Lit Train
The Holiday Train will return to the rails in Ontario starting November 19. Two decorated trains will make the festive journey, travelling through the U.S. and Canada… Read more »
Lotto Max Jackpot Reaches Record $90 Million for Friday’s Draw, With $108 Million in Prizes Up for Grabs
Canada’s Lotto Max jackpot has reached a new milestone, with a record-breaking $90 million grand prize available in the next draw on Friday, October 16, 2026. It… Read more »
2026 Halloween in Ottawa – Haunted Attractions, Family Events & Adult Parties
A list of family Halloween activities & adult Halloween events/parties in and around Ottawa.
50+ Christmas Markets & Holiday Craft Fairs in and Around Ottawa – 2026
A list of Christmas markets & craft fairs in Ottawa to help you get something special for everyone on your list! To add to this list, submit online. … Read more »
These Ontario Communities Won’t Turn Their Clocks Back on November 1
Residents of Kenora and other parts of northwestern Ontario could skip the annual ritual of turning their clocks back this November. The Ontario government announced on October… Read more »
Bala Cranberry Festival Returns This Weekend: What to See, Eat and Do in Muskoka
For one weekend in October, the Muskoka town of Bala becomes a celebration of cranberries. There are cranberry crêpes to try, fresh berries to take home, artisan… Read more »
2026 Thanksgiving Weekend in Ontario – Festivals & Fall Activities Worth the Trip
From Halloween haunts to glowing pumpkins and Fall fairs, there are plenty of fun and fabulous activities to do with your family and friends on the Thanksgiving weekend. Here is a list of 80+ things to do this Thanksgiving weekend across Ontario.
A Vegas-Inspired Wedding Chapel is Opening in Prince Edward County
Couples will soon be able to get legally married on Wellington Main Street in as little as 30 minutes, surrounded by pink velvet, disco balls, vintage florals… Read more »
Floating Sauna and River Cold Plunge Coming to Ottawa’s Century-Old River House
Stepping out of a cedar sauna and directly into the Ottawa River will soon be an option at one of the capital’s busiest waterfront destinations. Saunoa is… Read more »
More Than Giant Pumpkins: What to See, Eat, and Do at Port Elgin Pumpkinfest 2026
One of Ontario’s famous fall festivals, Port Elgin Pumpkinfest, is returning this weekend for its 41st edition. A pumpkin weighing close to 2,000 pounds is difficult to… Read more »
Ontario Wait Times Increased for 8 of 12 Procedures Despite Growth in For-Profit Care: Report
Ontario has significantly expanded the use of for-profit clinics for surgeries and medical imaging, but a new study says the shift has not delivered the shorter waits… Read more »
What Wasaga Beach Could Look Like as It Plans to Become a World-Class, Year-Round Waterfront Destination
Wasaga Beach is looking beyond its familiar role as an Ontario summer getaway. The Town has unveiled the Destination Wasaga Master Plan, a long-term proposal to turn… Read more »
Cranberry Harvest: 2026 Season at Ontario’s Famous Cranberry Marsh in Muskoka Begins Sept 26
Fall is around the corner, and there are plenty of fun things to do in Ontario, from Salmon Run and Pumpkinfernos to watching the marvellous fall colours of sugar… Read more »
Brockville to London: Explore Unique Attractions and Historic Sites in 5 Ontario Regions from Sept 18 to 20
You can visit Banting House National Historic Site of Canada, Nancy Island Historic Site, and many other museums and historic sites for free this weekend. Every April… Read more »
Doors Open 2026: Explore Peterborough & Kawartha Lakes For Free This Weekend
Doors Open Peterborough and Kawartha Lakes will once again open the doors to historic landmarks, cultural centres, and hidden gems across the region. The program is part… Read more »
Canada’s Employment Falls by 42,000 Despite Manufacturing Gains
Canada’s labour market lost some ground in August, with employment falling by 42,000, or 0.2%, according to Statistics Canada’s latest Labour Force Survey. The employment rate slipped… Read more »
Salt and Harvest Festival 2026: Celebrate Goderich’s Underground Salt Legacy at This Labour Day Weekend Festival
The picturesque town of Goderich, home to the world’s largest underground salt mine, is set to host the expansive Goderich Salt and Harvest Festival. Founded in 1959… Read more »