
Best time to visit
25 things to do in Ottawa

Rideau Canal Skating Season
Let yourself skate along the largest naturally frozen ice rink in the world

Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival
Celebration of Inuit, First Nations and Métis heritage

New Year's Eve
Despite the cold weather, it's a great occasion to go out and enjoy celebration throughout the city

Changing of the Guard Ceremony
A solemn and colorful spectacle at the Parliament Hill

Gatineau Hot Air Balloon Festival
Dozens of balloons of all shapes and colors are launched at the amusement park

Casino du Lac‑Leamy Sound of Light Show
Six amazing pyrotechnic performances over the Ottawa River

Ottawa PoutineFest and Potato Palooza
Try endless variations of Canada's national dish

Great Glebe Garage Sale
Find your hidden treasure among thousands of collectibles and antique items

Sparks Street PoutineFest
Three blocks of the most delicious and unusual varieties of Canada's favorite dish

Canada Day Fireworks
Canada Day in the capital city is marked by the greatest firework display of the year

Sound and Light Show on Parliament Hill
A unique multimedia performance in a beautiful historical setting

Magic of Lights
Wind through the sparkling tunnels of one of Ottawa's best light displays

Winterlude
Check out the ice on the largest skating rink in the world along with other fun winter activities

Fireflies
The lightning bugs illuminate the summer evenings in the wilds of Southern Ontario

Richmond Fair
Do you want to have fun? Read this article and pack your things

Aero Gatineau-Ottawa
Three days of exciting aerial displays in Canada's capital region

Northern Lights in Canada
As one of the northernmost countries in North America, Canada offers stunning views of aurora borealis