Things to Do in Ottawa in June: Events, Activities, and Festivals happening in Ottawa during the month of June 2023.
Contents:
- Events
- Day Trips & Exploring Ottawa Activities
1. Events
All St. Louis Bar and Grill Locations, Canada
June 30, 2023 To July 2, 2023
$23.99
St. Louis Bar & Grill, the Canadian chain known for its Devilishly Good! food and welcoming atmosphere is gearing up for Wingsanity. Guests can indulge in the ... »
TD Place Stadium, 1015 Bank Street, Ottawa
June 30, 2023
$15 - $279+fees
Come out to The Stadium at TD Place dressed in your best red and white as we celebrate Canada Day! Join us for a firework show and ... »
Art Haven Kanata, 150 Katimavik, Unit 124, Ottawa
June 30, 2023
$45
O’ Canada! This fun filled event is a great celebration to kick off the Summer and celebrate Canada Day! We will have several pottery pieces to choose ... »
St. Laurent Shopping Centre, 1200 St Laurent Blvd, Ottawa
June 29, 2023 To July 2, 2023
$10 - $25
An International Showcase of Talent from Mexico, Belarus, Russia, Argentina, Romania and the US, the American Crown Circus & Circo Osorio heads to Canada to spread some “... »
Clarke Fields Park, 93 Houlahan St, Nepean
June 29, 2023 To July 2, 2023
Free
This year, start Canada Day early! Enjoy Robertson Amusements Ltd. Midway on June 29th, Kidz Zone Activity Area, Live Music, Food Vendors, and more on Canada Day. ... »
TD Place Arena, 1015 Bank St., Ottawa
June 29, 2023
$28.05 - $129.4+fees
Ottawa BlackJacks Home Game, Canadian Elite Basketball League. »
Art Haven Kanata, 150 Katimavik, Ottawa
June 29, 2023
613-592-0196
$40
Are you looking for a creative way to celebrate June as Pride month? Join us at Art Haven Kanata for our Paint with Pride Canvas event! This 2 ... »
University of Ottawa , 75 Laurier Ave E, Ottawa
June 29, 2023 To July 5, 2023
Free
The Ottawa Indigenous Fashion Week will wrap up on July 5th with extended dates to showcase a screening and runway show. The week’s activities will include ... »
Canadian Tire Centre, 1000 Palladium Drive Ottawa
June 28, 2023 To July 2, 2023
$36.75 + applicable taxes and fees and up
Corteo, Cirque du Soleil’s most enchanting arena production, is back in North America and heading to Ottawa, set to charm audiences. This one-of-a-kind production, directed by ... »
Bronson Centre, 211 Bronson Avenue, Ottawa
June 28, 2023
$52.90 - $110.55
Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox is going on tour across Canada with a stop in Ottawa! Tickets are now on sale, get yours today! Who is it ... »
Cartier Drill Hall to Parliament Hill, Ottawa
June 28, 2023 To August 25, 2023
905-869-7980
Free
Ottawa is celebrating the return of a long-held tradition now called Canada on the March, kicking off on June 28th. Joined by the Canadian Guard’s band, ... »
Rideau Hall, 1 Sussex Dr,, Ottawa
June 28, 2023 To August 25, 2023
Free
During this ceremonial event, four sentries are led by a bagpiper and two escorts to their posts at Sussex Gate and in front of the residence. They ... »
TD Place Arena, 1015 Bank St., Ottawa
June 27, 2023
$28.05 - $129.4
Ottawa BlackJacks Home Game, Canadian Elite Basketball League. HOW MUCH Tickets : $28.05 – $129.4 +fees How to get tickets? Buy Online Phone: 1-855-985-5500 In person at venue boxoffice ... »
Rideau Community Hub, 815 St. Laurent Boulevard, Ottawa
June 27, 2023
613-482-0289
FREE
Funded by Heritage Canada, The Multicultural Repertoire of Filipinos in Canada offers a unique, interactive, family-friendly way to learn about Filipino culture in a live museum setting. ... »
National Arts Centre, 1 Elgin, Ottawa
June 25, 2023
$68.5 - $404+fees
The Witch of all Witches is ready to cast her next great spell! Two-time RuPaul’s Drag Race winner and Broadway breakout star Jinkx Monsoon presents her ... »
Derand Motorsport, 1231 Newmarket Street, Ottawa
June 25, 2023
Free
Summer of 2023 Meat and Grease Ottawa will have 2 car show taking place at Derand Motorsports featuring hundreds of beautiful vehicles. Come down and enjoy a day with ... »
Canadian Tire Centre, 1000 Palladium Drive, Ottawa
June 24, 2023
$25 - $485+fees
A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie brings his Me vs. Myself Tour to eight stops across Canada and will feature an appearance in Ottawa at Canadian Tire Centre ... »
Brewer Arena, 151 Brewer Way, Ottawa
June 24, 2023
15$
Ottawa Valley Roller Derby will be presenting 2 flat-track roller derby games at Brewer Arena. In the first game, the travel team of Ottawa Valley Roller Derby will ... »
St Joseph Parish, 174 rue Wilbrod St., Ottawa
June 24, 2023
$10-$25
The Ottawa Chamber Orchestra is proud to present a Final Concert with Donnie Deacon. He will be performing and conducting this concert. L’orchestre de chambre d’... »
Lansdowne Park 1015 Bank Street, Ottawa
June 23, 2023 To June 25, 2023
$259 to $389+fees & taxes
Escapade Music Festival, Ottawa’s epic EDM music festival, is back. »
Wesley Clover Parks, 401 Corkstown Road, Ottawa
June 23, 2023 To July 9, 2023
$20 - $24
Let your imagination take you back millions of years. Walk among Tyrannosaurus Rex and get up close and personal with a Woolly Mammoth. The Lost Kingdoms combines ... »
Kanata recreation Complex, 100 Charlie Rogers place, Kanata
June 23, 2023 To June 30, 2023
$25
Take the whole family to Kanata Fun Fair with -Midway rides -Fun foods -Games. »
Mooney's Bay Park, Riverside Drive, Ottawa
June 22, 2023 To June 25, 2023
Free
The Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival is the largest dragon boat festival of its kind in North America. Attracting competitors from 136 cities across 12 regions, including teams ... »
Southam Hall, 1 Elgin, Ottawa
June 22, 2023 To June 24, 2023
$15 - $99+fees
Icons of 20th-century music, Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald were masters of the Great American Songbook, captivating audiences individually and in collaborative performances for decades. Now you ... »
TD Place Arena, 1015 Bank St., Ottawa
June 22, 2023
$28.05 - $129.4+fees
Ottawa BlackJacks Home Game, Canadian Elite Basketball League. »
Online, & In-Stores, Knix, Canada
June 22, 2023 To June 26, 2023
Sale
Knix’s Warehouse sale is happening from June 22 to 26th Get up to 60% off for this limited time only! *Exclusions apply* Come shop till you drop. Who ... »
Mādahòkì Farm, 4420 West Hunt Club Road, Ottawa
June 21, 2023 To June 25, 2023
Free
Experience the rich Indigenous culture of the National Capital Region and celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day! This family-oriented, multi-disciplinary arts festival attracts over 40,000 visitors a year. With ... »
Southam Hall, 1 Elgin, Ottawa
June 20, 2023
$59.5 - $124.5+fees
with special guest Sophia Fracassi Diamond-selling and multi-JUNO Award nominated singer-songwriter Amanda Marshall is set to release a brand new original song collection entitled Heavy Lifting (Coalition ... »
Upper Canada Village, 13740 County Rd 2, Morrisburg
June 18, 2023
Free for Fathers
Treat Dad to Father’s Day at the Village! One of the largest living-history museums in Canada, Upper Canada Village invites guests to step back in time ... »
EY Centre, 4899 Uplands Drive, Ottawa
June 18, 2023
$30
It is a perfect opportunity for car enthusiasts to explore the latest trends and innovations in the world of automotive tuning in Ottawa. HOW MUCH Tickets: Online ... »
Online, Canada
June 18, 2023 To June 25, 2023
519-642-0990
$40
Breaking Barriers is a virtual peer-to-peer fundraising challenge, in support of The Sunshine Foundation of Canada. Step outside your comfort zone and choose a personal barrier you ... »
CRAFT Beer Market, 975 Bank St, Ottawa
June 18, 2023
$14.95 to $34.95
Cheers to all the Dads! Join us for our famous brunch buffet. Available 10 am to 3 pm. Enjoy breakfast classics like Eggs Benedict, Chicken & Waffles, Live Omelet ... »
Billings Estate National Historic Site, 2100 Cabot Street, Ottawa
June 18, 2023
$4.34 to $7.40
Treat your dad, paternal role model, or favourite car enthusiast to a day of family-friendly fun at Billings Estate National Historic Site. Pre-1990 vintage, antique, and classic ... »
Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario, 90 William St W, Smiths Falls
June 18, 2023
$15.18
Join us for a day of celebrating dads at RMEO! Come for a train ride in our vintage caboose and stay for our grand opening of our ... »
Club Saw, 67 Nicholas St, Ottawa
June 18, 2023 To June 25, 2023
$12
LESBIHONEST- A hilarious autobiography of some gay girl from Toronto. “Part stand-up part personal storytelling Piccinin stands behind a mic and tells us her coming out stories (... »
Atrium O’Brien, 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa
June 17, 2023
Free
Gather with us in the Gail & David O’Brien Atrium as we host Indigenous artists and artisans for the Summer Indigenous Art Market at the National ... »
TD Place Arena, 1015 Bank St., Ottawa
June 17, 2023
$28.05 - $129.4+fees
Ottawa BlackJacks Home Game, Canadian Elite Basketball League. »
Fourth Stage, 1 Elgin, Ottawa
June 17, 2023
$22+fees
It’s been 3 years since the release of Witch Prophet’s Polaris Prize shortlisted album DNA Activation; an ode to her Ethiopian and Eritrean ancestral roots, fusing ... »
Woodroffe United Church, 207 Woodroffe Ave, Ottawa
June 17, 2023
613-866-4484
donation
The Ottawa Carleton Choristers with special guests, Canadian Orpheus Male Choir, present our concert “Burst into Song” . Who is it for? All ages HOW MUCH Tickets : donation ... »
Algonquin Commons Theatre, 1385 Woodroffe Ave, Ottawa
June 17, 2023
$23.50 - $97.00
The Canadian Physique Alliance returns to the Algonquin Commons Theatre for the Ottawa Natural Classic competition. Join us for the 2023 Ottawa Natural Classic bodybuilding competition! HOW MUCH ... »
The Gladstone, 910 Gladstone Avenue, Ottawa
June 17, 2023 To June 18, 2023
$39 to $45
Enjoy the timeless music of one of the most iconic pop artists of all time. Delighting audiences and playing to sold-out shows everywhere, SOS – The ABBA Experience ... »
TD Place Stadium, 1015 Bank Street, Ottawa
June 17, 2023
$11.9 - $54.35+fees
Atlético Ottawa Home Game, Canadian Premier League »
Rideau Carleton Casino, 4837 Albion Road, Ottawa
June 17, 2023
$37 + Taxes & admin fees
Join Canadian rock legends Honeymoon Suite in revisiting their classic 80’s hits such as New Girl Now, What Does it Take, Lethal Weapon and many more! The ... »
Russell Ridge Estates, 205 Trudeau Crescent, Marionville
June 17, 2023
Free
Join Park View Homes for the Grand Opening of Russell Ridge Estates, just outside of Ottawa. Celebrate with food, home tours, local entertainment, Father’s day giveaways ... »
Toys R Us Stores, All locations
June 17, 2023
Free
Gather your Justice League! Parents, you and your kids can dress as your their favourite DC superheroes + join us for DC-themed activity sheets + fun freebies: a Batman ... »
Major’s Hill Park, Ottawa
June 16, 2023 To June 18, 2023
Free & Ticketed
The biggest francophone celebration in Ottawa, with concerts, street art and entertainment celebrating Franco Ontarian culture. The Festival Franco-Ontarien will present three days of unique custom-made shows. ... »
Theatre du Casino du Lac-Leamy, 1 Blvd du Casino, Gatineau,
June 16, 2023
$69
KS Bloom is one of the biggest gospel revelations of the past two years. Rapper, versatile singer he managed to conquer the hearts of thousands of people ... »
Parkdale Public Market, 366 Parkdale Avenue, Ottawa
June 16, 2023
Free
A night of vegan snacks and shopping! Support your favourite small businesses and makers! Experience a vibrant marketplace with over 45 thriving small businesses offering a delightful array ... »
Various Venues, Ottawa
June 15, 2023 To June 25, 2023
Varies
A Fringe Festival is a forum that unites artists and audiences in a fun, exploratory environment. An open-access festival where 100% of ticket sales go to the ... »
Fourth Stage, 1 Elgin, Ottawa
June 15, 2023
$20+fees
VICTORY ON EAST HASTINGS: a cinematic opera After the ghostly ushers from ancient Galway have lead you to your seat and the time-machine-lights of the theatre have ... »
Southam Hall, 1 Elgin, Ottawa
June 15, 2023 To June 17, 2023
$15 - $104+fees
Opera is back at the NAC with a thrilling performance of Mozart’s Don Giovanni, featuring a superstar cast of soloists and Ottawa’s amazing and ever-versatile ... »
Atelier Studio, 2 Daly Avenue, Ottawa
June 15, 2023 To June 25, 2023
$12
All Request Radio “Playing your favourite made up songs” DJ Velvet Painting (The Velvet Duke) works a daring job at CKVD 995 FM — a radio station where the ... »
TD Place Stadium, 1015 Bank Street, Ottawa
June 15, 2023
$15 - $279+fees
Join us on June 15th to kick-off the 2023 CFL season the right way! Arrive early and enjoy live music at Gate 1, Canadian Armed Forces participating in the ... »
Online, Canada
June 15, 2023
Free
Empower by GoDaddy offers a multitude of learning opportunities for entrepreneurs of all skill levels. If you are launching a business and need to get online, or ... »
Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre, 355 Cooper St., Ottawa
June 14, 2023
6132330166
Free
Don’t miss our biggest concert of the year! The Ottawa community is invited to celebrate the joy of music at our annual Centre Hub End-of-Year Concert ... »
Maison du citoyen , 25 Laurier Street, Gatineau
June 12, 2023
819-318-3155
Free
This event is the fruit of a cultural mediation project initiated by the Chœur classique de l’Outaouais, in partnership with Ms. Marie-Pierre Caron’s reception ... »
Meridian Theatres @ Centrepointe, 101 Centrepointe Dr, Ottawa
June 11, 2023
$8 to $16
Barrhaven Community Concert Band’s annual spring concert featuring a variety of music including popular songs, show tunes, classics and marches. HOW MUCH Tickets: $8 to $16 How to ... »
Andrew Haydon Park, 3127 Carling Ave, Nepean
June 11, 2023
5196427755
Fundraiser
Walk with us and celebrate your hero! The Brain Tumour Walk is an opportunity to come together across Canada to celebrate and remember our heroes. We walk ... »
Aberdeen Pavilion, 1000 Exhibition Way, Ottawa
June 11, 2023
6133556616
Free
Explore the cultures of the European Union Member States through music, dance, culinary delights and more! Who is it for? All ages HOW MUCH Tickets : Free How ... »
Central Park, 19 Clemow Ave, Ottawa
June 10, 2023 To June 11, 2023
Free
The New Art Festival is Ottawa’s longest-running outdoor art exhibit. This juried festival features handmade, one-of-a-kind artwork by nearly 200 visual artists working in a wide range ... »
Fourth Stage, 1 Elgin St, Ottawa
June 10, 2023
$30+fees
A collection of Toronto’s best standup comedians bring their A game to Ottawa for an unforgettable evening of comedy. Boasting dozens of appearances on TV, radio ... »
Commando Paintball, 4565 Dunning Road, Ottawa
June 10, 2023
$10 & up
Mud Hero is the most fun you’ll ever have covered head-to-toe in mud. Take on the course of your choice and crank your adrenaline as you ... »
Arts Court, 2 Daly Avenue, Ottawa
June 10, 2023
PWYC
Pique is back with its largest edition yet! Join us for a joint-birthday bash to celebrate Debaser’s 10th anniversary and SAW’s 50th anniversary with groundbreaking ... »
Lansdowne Park, 450 Queen Elizabeth Driveway, Ottawa
June 10, 2023
6132338008
Free
K-Fest, the largest festival hosted by the KCC, offers a full day of events. Cultural booths by various organizations provide Korean cultural experiences, including traditional food and ... »
Fourth Stage, 1 Elgin, Ottawa
June 9, 2023
$15+fees
Born of the convergence of three young musicians with dynamic backgrounds, the group É.T.É offers a vibrant, resolutely contemporary take on traditional Quebec music. Combining influences from ... »
Algonquin Commons Theatre, 1385 Woodroffe Ave, Ottawa
June 9, 2023
$29.99 - $69.99+fees
Harbhajan Singh Mann is an Indian-Canadian singer, actor and film producer associated with Punjabi music and cinema. His movies include Jee Aayan Nu, Asa Nu Maan Watna ... »
Preston Street, Ottawa
June 8, 2023 To June 11, 2023
Free and ticketed
During one weekend every June, the Ferrari Club of America Ottawa Chapter, along with more than 200,000 spectators and visitors, form a celebration of Ferraris and all things ... »
St. Laurent Shopping Center Parking Lot, 500 Coventry Rd., Ottawa
June 8, 2023 To June 11, 2023
$25 per time slot
Take the whole family to the Fun Fair with -Midway rides -Fun foods -Games. »
Ottawa Little Theatre, 400 King Edward Avenue, Ottawa
June 7, 2023 To June 24, 2023
613-233-8948
$14 to $30
In the backscratching, backstabbing world of CanLit, rumours are rife that Canada’s pre-eminent man of letters is about to win the Nobel Prize, so why does ... »
Southam Hall, 1 Elgin, Ottawa
June 7, 2023 To June 8, 2023
$15 - $99+fees
The NAC Orchestra is delighted to collaborate with guest conductor Lina Gonzalez-Granados in her National Arts Centre conducting debut. This brilliant Colombian-American artist is winner of the 2021 ... »
Fourth Stag, 1 Elgin, Ottawa
June 6, 2023
$40+fees
Legends of the Caribbean recognizes Jah Cutta, also known as Carlton Williams, a name that reverberates in the hearts and minds of reggae lovers. For over 50 years, ... »
Babs Asper Theatre, 1 Elgin, Ottawa
June 6, 2023
$20 - $75+fees
Summer Solstice Indigenous Music Awards (SSIMAs) presented by TD Bank Group, is a celebration of artistic excellence and accomplishments of First Nations, Inuit and Metis musicians. The ... »
TD Place Arena, 1015 Bank St., Ottawa
June 6, 2023 To June 11, 2023
$10 - $85+fees
Ottawa will host the men’s preliminaries – week one, from June 6 to 11, 2023 at The Arena at TD Place. The men’s teams include Canada, USA, Argentina, Italy, ... »
Lansdowne Park, 1525 Princess Patricia Way, Ottawa
June 4, 2023
$15 to $25
Sunday, June 4, will be a beautiful day filled with activities that highlight the best of Cuban culture. An artistic myriad of Cuban shows, including amazing salsa bands ... »
Terry Fox Athletic Facility, 2960 Riverside Dr., Ottawa
June 4, 2023
Free
On Sunday, June 4th, thousands of Canadians from coast to coast will walk together as one in our annual Gutsy Walk to stop Crohn’s disease and ... »
Alfred Taylor Community Centre, 2300 Community Way, Ottawa
June 4, 2023
613-884-1713
Free
The Eastern Ontario Craft & Gift Summer Market will be held at the Alfred Taylor Community Centre. Many incredible vendors will be on site with unique products ... »
Garden Path Homemade Soap, 284 Pleasant Corners Road East, Vankleek Hill
June 4, 2023
Free
Our 4th Annual Garden Party will be an amazing way to celebrate the new season, the gardens and friends. Visit our production room & stroll through the ... »
Major E.J.G. Holland VC Armoury, 2100 Walkley Road, Ottawa
June 4, 2023
613-291-1638
$5.00
Featured among the Exhibits and displays of military items and models at the show are: vendors of Militaria items, Military Modelling items, hobby displays and packaging supplies ... »
Saunders Farm, 7893 Bleeks Rd, Ottawa
June 3, 2023 To September 4, 2023
$15 to $25
Visit Saunders Farm during Maze Days. Explore amazing mazes and labyrinths. The hedge and puzzle Mazes are largest collection in the World! Each maze is designed to ... »
Harold Shenkman Hall, 245 Centrum Boulevard, Ottawa
June 3, 2023
613-580-ARTS (2787)
$29.90 - $31.60
The Oud is considered one of the oldest instruments still in use today. Depictions of the Oud have been found in drawings in Ancient Mesopotamia and Pharaohs ... »
Azrieli Studio, 1 Elgin, Ottawa
June 3, 2023 To June 4, 2023
$15+fees
If you’ve been wanting to visit another planet lately, if you’ve been longing for a change of scene, you absolutely have to see this slightly ... »
National Arts Centre, 1 Elgin, Ottawa
June 3, 2023
$34 - $54+fees
with NQ Arbuckle Since their debut, Whitehorse has traveled from magnetic folk duo to full-blown rock band and beyond. In truth Whitehorse is never fully either one ... »
Fourth Stage, 1 Elgin, Ottawa
June 3, 2023
$20+fees
Singer-songwriter Willows’ work is fiercely authentic, a delicate folk blend of acoustic instruments and French, English and Michif vocal harmonies. She’s an experienced musician and singer—... »
TD Place Stadium, 1015 Bank Street, Ottawa
June 3, 2023
$11.9 - $54.35+fees
Booyah, It's 90's night! Atlético Ottawa Canadian Premier League Home Game. »
Various Locations, West Carleton
June 3, 2023 To June 4, 2023
Free
On our upcoming Spring Tour, you will see a wide variety of work including: Pottery, Stained glass art, Eco women’s clothing, Watercolours, Acrylics, Wood turning, Wire-wrapped ... »
Rural West Ottawa, 6114 Carp Road, Kinburn
June 3, 2023 To June 4, 2023
613-832-2156
Free
The Red Trillium Studio Tour was started by a group of talented local artists, all working alone in their rural studios, who wanted to collectively share and ... »
Westboro Area, Ottawa
June 3, 2023 To June 4, 2023
Free
This June marks the springtime edition of the West End Studio Tour. WEST artists will be displaying their work outdoors, on their properties, while following Ottawa Public ... »
The Bella Vista Restaurant, 2645 Alta Vista Drive, Ottawa
June 3, 2023
$20
Absolute Comedy presents Comedy Night at The Bella Vista Restaurant! June 3rd come see headliner Thomas Calnan – winner of The Windsor Comedy Fest, and veteran of CBC’... »
Manotick, Ottawa, ON
June 2, 2023 To June 4, 2023
Free
In 1985, it began as a birthday celebration for Moss Kent Dickinson, the founder of Manotick, mayor of Ottawa, and builder of Watson's Mill, and has developed into ... »
Lansdowne Park, Marché Way, Ottawa
June 2, 2023 To June 3, 2023
17.31 & up
City of Om is Ottawa’s largest health and wellness festival. The yoga festival will feature a full day of both indoor and outdoor yoga classes to ... »
Pirate Life, 588 Hog's Back Road, Ottawa
June 2, 2023 To July 30, 2023
$44 & up
Tonight’s the night you and your crew plan to steal an abandoned ship in the harbour—but no one expects it to be the cursed ghost ... »
Meridian Theatres @ Centrepointe, 101 Centrepointe Dr, Ottawa
June 2, 2023 To June 11, 2023
613-580-2701
$32.00 - $57.00
Something Rotten Presented by Orpheus Musical Theatre Scullions! Rampallians! Rascals! Lend us your ears! In the 1590s, wayward brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom are desperate to find ... »
National Arts Centre, 1 Elgin, Ottawa
June 2, 2023
$15+fees
In the Ojibway language, the word Zoongide’ewin means “bravery, courage, the Bear Spirit.” It’s no wonder Daniel Monkman adopted Zoon as his musical moniker. The ... »
Algonquin Commons Theatre, 1385 Woodroffe Ave, Nepean
June 2, 2023
$62.5+fees
Two of Coronation Streets biggest stars are coming to Canada to share stories from the cobbles and celebrate a personal milestone with their fans. Sally Carman-Duttine, who ... »
Metcalfe Fairgrounds, 2821 8th Line Road, Metcalfe
June 2, 2023 To June 3, 2023
$30
The rodeo is coming back to town! Come on out to the Metcalfe Fair grounds for the Metcalfe Kubota Pro Rodeo. This event will include Bronc riding, ... »
Upper Canada Village, 13740 County Rd 2, Morrisburg
June 2, 2023 To June 4, 2023
Regular Admission
How does wool go from keeping a sheep warm to making wool sweaters? Drop in at the Main Barn on Loucks Farm to see and learn about ... »
Shenkman Arts Centre, 245 Centrum Boulevard, Ottawa
June 2, 2023
$20
Three strong women plus a pianist born on International Women’s Day take the stage for the long-awaited release tour of Fawn Fritzen’s How to Say ... »
Tanger Outlets Ottawa, 8555 Campeau Drive, Ottawa
June 2, 2023 To June 4, 2023
Free
The Ottawa Asian Fest has grown into one of the biggest cultural events in the region. A 3 day food festival Night Market drawing crowds of over 40 thousand ... »
Earl Armstrong Arena, 2020 Ogilvie Rd, Ottawa
June 2, 2023 To June 4, 2023
$25
Take the whole family for Beacon hill-Cyrville Family Fun Fair with -Midway rides -Fun foods -Games. »
Various Locations, Ontario
June 2, 2023
free
National BeaverTails Pastry Day will be taking place this Friday! BeaverTails-lovers across Canada are invited to come down at one of the following locations to indulge in ... »
TD Place Arena, 1015 Bank St., Ottawa
June 1, 2023
$28.05 - $129.4+fees
Ottawa BlackJacks Canadian Elite Basketball League Home Game »
National Arts Centre, 1 Elgin, Ottawa
June 1, 2023
$20+fees
Moongate Album Release Victor Anastacio is a classical guitarist, composer and music teacher from Brazil living in Ottawa, Canada since 2020. His debut album “Moongate”, released in March 2023 ... »
In the Churchill and Athlone block of Richmond RD, Ottawa
June 1, 2023
Free
Join us for an evening of entertainment, shopping, and delight. Saunter the tree-lined streets visiting local businesses and enjoying the activities each store has planned, from hors ... »
100 Sparks St, Ottawa
May 31, 2023 To June 4, 2023
Free
Get Social, get saucy – Ottawa’s favourite food festival is back! Be a part of Ottawa RibFest on Sparks Street and leave no finger un-licked! Ottawa Ribfest ... »
Great Canadian Theatre Company. 300-1227 Wellington St. W., Ottawa
May 31, 2023 To June 3, 2023
$50 to $115
CCLA/GCTC Lawyer Play 2023. Claire Zachanassian, world-famous billionaire returns to her small, impoverished hometown after 45 years away. To locals, Claire and her fortune are their only hope ... »
Saint Paul University Amphitheatre, 101 Hazel St, Ottawa
May 30, 2023 To June 24, 2023
Free
The Latin American Film Festival (LAFF) showcases features, documentaries, and short films from south of the Rio Grande. Presented by the Canadian Film Institute (CFI), the event ... »
Southam Hall, 1 Elgin, Ottawa
May 30, 2023 To June 4, 2023
$50 - $135+fees
SOME SHOWS YOU SEE. THIS SHOW YOU FEEL. Joy, love, heartache, strength, wisdom, catharsis, LIFE—everything we’ve been waiting to see in a Broadway show— is ... »
Bank of Canada Museum, 30 Bank Street, Ottawa
May 27, 2023 To June 11, 2023
613 782-8914
Free
Pop into the Bank of Canada Museum with your family for activities delivering both financial know how and fun. Explore careers, build financial goals, see money’s ... »
North Gower Farmers' Market , 2397 Roger Stevens Drive, Ottawa
May 27, 2023 To October 7, 2023
Free
Come visit the North Gower Farmers’ Market every Saturday from July – October. You’ll find vegetables, fruits, honey, meat, maple products and many more from local producers. ... »
Bank of Canada Museum, 30 Bank Street, Ottawa
May 25, 2023 To November 24, 2024
613 782-8914
Free
Money. What do kids want to know about it? What do they need to know? We invited kids to tell us what they wanted to know about ... »
588 Hog’s Back Road, Ottawa
May 20, 2023 To October 8, 2023
$27 to $37
A Pirate’s Life provides interactive ‘pirate life’ theatrical experience with a boat cruise in a look-a-like pirate ship. Join the scurvy crew and live the Pirate ... »
The Log Farm, 670 Cedarview Road, Nepean
May 20, 2023 To September 4, 2023
$12.50
The entire experience is outside enjoying nature, with acres of space to run and play. Lots of animals to see, feed and touch. Hay play structures to ... »
40 owl lane, Foresters Falls
May 20, 2023 To September 17, 2023
$117 & up
Experience the great Canadian river trip – this is a travel-path forged by First Nations, traversed by fur traders since the 1600’s and fostered by foresters at the ... »
Britannia Beach, 102 Greenview Ave, Ottawa
May 20, 2023 To September 17, 2023
$74 to $89
From the sweep of the river, the Ottawa looks as majestic as when Champlain re-discovered it four centuries ago. This one-of-a-kind trip has everything, right in Canada’... »
Dundonald Park, 516 Somerset St W, Ottawa
May 19, 2023 To August 25, 2023
Free
Bring your favourite fold-up chair or picnic blanket and join your neighbours for a FREE SHOW Fridays 6:30-8pm featuring a roster of rotating local talent. You ... »
Rock Dunder Hiking Trail, Stanley Lash Lane, Lyndhurst
May 15, 2023 To November 15, 2023
$6
Rock Dunder is a treasure that lies within the UNESCO Thousand Islands Frontenac Arch Biosphere Reserve. Rising 275 feet above Morton Bay, Rock Dunder provides breathtaking views of ... »
Rockcliffe Flying Club, 1495 Sir George-Étienne Cartier Pkwy, Ottawa
May 15, 2023 To November 15, 2023
$45 to $199 per person.
Enjoy the views of Parliament and downtown Ottawa from above! Travel along the picturesque Ottawa River, Strap on your aviator’s cap and goggles and get a ... »
Mr.Lube parking lot, 1442 Baseline Road, Ottawa
May 14, 2023 To October 15, 2023
Free
Join for the night market in town thatis great place to shop, and support local! Live Music, Good Food, and a whole lotta fun! Different Magical Musicians ... »
The Gladstone Theatre, 910 Gladstone Avenue, Ottawa
May 6, 2023 To June 4, 2023
$60+fees
All aboard, sisters! The hysterical sequel to the smash-hit Menopause The Musical® is finally here ! Five years after their chance encounter in a department store, we set ... »
Various Venues, Ottawa
May 6, 2023 To October 8, 2023
Free
Every weekend from May to October, the NCC opens parkways in Ottawa exclusively for active use, morning and afternoon. Whether you’re biking, walking, running or skating, ... »
Planet Fitness Locations, Canada
May 5, 2023 To August 31, 2023
Free
Planet Fitness is offering free passes to teens with its High School Summer Pass program, allowing Canadian high schoolers aged 14-19 to work out for free at ... »
46 Sparks St., Ottawa
May 1, 2023 To December 31, 2023
$22.59 & up
Take a spooky stroll through Downtown Ottawa on this guided haunted walking tour. Experience the darker side of Canada’s capital and hear tales of the city's ... »
Ottawa Art Gallery, 50 Mackenzie King Bridge, Ottawa
April 1, 2023 To August 27, 2023
613-233-8699
Free
This retrospective exhibition highlights the work of Ottawa-based artist Norman Takeuchi. Together, this array of drawings, paintings, and prints spanning the years 1961 to 2022 demonstrate the continuity of ... »
Little Ray's Nature Centre, 2781 Colonial Rd, Sarsfield
March 9, 2023 To June 1, 2023
613-822-8924
$150-$345
Little Ray’s Nature Centre is open for VIP private tours of our new nature centre aiming to open this summer! Explore all the animals and new ... »
Canadian Museum of History, 100 Laurier Street, Gatineau
February 4, 2023 To July 4, 2023
$14.00 - $21.00
SK Films and BBC Earth announce the release of their upcoming documentary, “ARCTIC: OUR FROZEN PLANET,” produced by BBC Studios’ globally-renowned Natural History Unit and narrated by ... »
Canadian Museum of Nature, 240 McLeod St, Ottawa
December 14, 2022 To April 3, 2024
Regular Admission
Come face-to-face with live owls in this special outdoor exhibition! Mysterious and fierce hunters, owls inspire stories of transformation and wisdom in cultures around the world. In ... »
2. Day Trips & Exploring Ottawa Activities
Go Hiking
The Ottawa Valley area offers many hiking trails and walking opportunities for families to enjoy some fresh air and beautiful scenery not too far away from the Ottawa city core. These relaxed trails and green spaces are accessible and will allow the entire family to get connected with nature and check out the most stunning vistas in the Ottawa Valley region.
- 25 of the Best Hikes in and Around Ottawa
- 20 Family Hikes and Walks in and Around Ottawa
- 25 Must-Visit Nature Attractions and Nature Hotspots in and Around Ottawa
NCC Weekend Bikedays
Enjoy car-free biking this weekend. Outdoor enthusiasts will be able to enjoy close to 20 kilometres of scenic parkways in the heart of Ottawa, that are open exclusively for active use. Whether you’re biking, walking, running or skating, this program is for you! Details
Sir John A. Macdonald Parkway | 8 am to 4 pm, Sir George-Étienne Cartier Parkway | 8 am to 4 pm, Colonel By Drive | 24 hours a day, seven days a week
Other Biking Pathways:
- Kanata Loop Trail, Ottawa
- The Rideau Trail
- The Rideau River, Falls & Hall Ride
- Experimental Farm Pathway
- Greenbelt Pathway West
- Leamy Lake Pathway
- Ottawa River Pathway
- Rideau Canal Western Pathway
- Rideau River Eastern Pathway
- Voyageurs Pathway
Go Fishing
Looking for a great fishing spot to call your own? Cast a line at:
Where to fish:
- West Carleton—Morris Island Conservation Area, Fitzroy Harbour, Fitzroy Provincial Park, MacLaren’s Landing, Buckham’s Bay Port of Call marina
- Nepean North—Shirley’s Bay, Crystal Beach, Dick Bell Park, Champlain Bridge
- Ottawa East—Rockcliffe Yacht Club, Blair Road
- Orléans East—Petrie Island
- Vanier Parkway—New Edinburgh Park, Riverain Park
- Downtown—Dow’s Lake, Brewer Park, Billings Bridge Plaza area, Windsor Park, Brantwood Park, OC Transpo Bridge (between Lees and Hurdman Stations)
- Hunt Club Bridge South to Manotick—Eccolands Park, Black Rapids locks, Chapman Mills Conservation Area, Riverside Park
- Manotick Area—Walter Upton-Collins Park, Rideau Township marina
- Kars and Osgoode Area—Long Island marina, Kars recreation area, Kars public wharf, W.A. Taylor Conservation Area
- Dilworth Road, off Highway #416—Baxter Conservation Area, Reeve Craig boat launch
- Kemptville and Kemptville Creek—Rideau River Provincial Park, Muldoon Launch, Pirate Cove Marina, Curry Park
Explore some waterfalls
Warm spring temperature means, melting ice and thunderous waterfalls. Spend a sunny spring day outdoors and use the opportunity to see some of the most stunning melting waterfalls in and around Ottawa. Remember to wear reliable hiking shoes when you go.
See some public art
Looking for something new to do in Ottawa area while keeping the recommended physical distance? Check out some of Ottawa’s Public art features! You can see many of them from your car or on a walk around the city.
House of PainT has created a map you can use to tour the murals and graffiti.
Go Birding
With spring setting in, see whether you can spot baby birds on your day out! This is also an awesome way to get to know your city and find some new parks in Ottawa.
Mud Lake located within Lac Deschênes is a major migratory corridor and is a popular site for bird watching.
See animals at Parc Omega
Breath in the fresh air at the Parc Omega. Drive through the nature park and observe wild animals from the northern hemisphere like wolves, elks, deer – all from the comfort of your vehicle.
Hunt for Geocaches
Explore the many geocaches located throughout the city. If you though geocaching is challenging, try geocaching in winter! This family-friendly activity uses a mobile app or a GPS device. Check out the trails where you can enjoy Geocaching Trails.
Visit a Garden
Sculpture gardens and flower gardens are the perfect blend between nature and art, featuring art installations from local and international artists and concerning multiple different themes.
- Gardens to Visit in Ottawa
- Sculpture gardens in Ontario.
- U-Pick Flower Farms For a Day Trip in Ontario
- Visit Purdon Conservation Area for Day trip to see thousands of orchids in bloom.
Laze around a beach
The beaches are not officially open (with lifeguards) until mid to late June. But you can still visit and walk along the shores.
Gatineau Park Beaches:
- Meech Lake, Gatineau Park
- O’Brien Beach
- Blanchet Beach
- Philippe Lake, Gatineau Park
- Breton Beach
- Parent Beach (for campers only)
- Smith Beach (for campers only)
- La Pêche Lake, Gatineau Park
- La Pêche Lake beach
- Leamy Lake, Gatineau
- Leamy Lake beach
City of Ottawa Beaches
- East Ottawa: Petrie Island Beach, 727 Trim Road.
- West Ottawa: Britannia Beach, 2805 Carling Avenue.
- South Ottawa: Mooney’s Bay Beach, 2926 Riverside Drive.
- Central Ottawa: Westboro Beach, 745 Sir John A. MacDonald Parkway.
Enjoy a Picnic or Eat out at a Patio
Enjoy a picnic in Ottawa area parks. Benches, picnic tables and gazebos are open for use. Benches and tables are not cleaned frequently. Wash your hands after using them, and be sure not to touch your face.
Patios in Ontario are expected to be allowed to open by June 14th. Head out to a sunny patio in Ottawa to enjoy the beautiful weather and some amazing food and drink.
Go Boating, Canoeing and Kayaking
Enjoy canoeing & kayaking in ponds, lakes & rivers as Ontario Marinas, boat clubs and public boat launches are open for recreational use.
Go paddling at Ottawa waterways including Rideau Canal, Rideau River and the Ottawa River. Dows Lake Marina is open for rentals including canoes, kayaks, stand up paddleboards and paddleboats.
Canoes, kayaks and other non-motorized boats are available for rent at both Philippe and La Pêche lakes.
Plan a trip on the Rideau Canal.
Go on a Road Trip
Once Ontario relaxes, Stay-at-home Order, go on a day trip or a road trip.
- Highway 7 Road Trip: Must Visit Places Between Peterborough and Ottawa
- 25 Outdoor Adventures in Ottawa Valley
- 25 Outdoor Adventures Near Kingston
- Discover 11 Islands on the Long Sault Parkway
Get Active
The city of Ottawa has reopened many sports fields. Enjoy playing your favourite sports.
- Ontario Golf Courses
- Baseball diamonds
- Soccer fields
- Frisbee golf locations
- Tennis
- Platform tennis
- Table tennis and pickleball courts
- Basketball courts
- BMX parks
- Skate parks
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