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Casino du Lac-Leamy Sound of Light
Aug 09 to Aug 10
One of the largest fireworks competitions in Canada, the Casino du Lac-Leamy Sound of Light event gives visitors the chance to see amazing fireworks displays created by pyrotechnic artists from across the globe. A variety of other activities are on offer and there is a beer tent, a concessions area and a family zone onsite.
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 1 819 771-3389
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Oct 17
Many teachers are required to teach sexuality education in one capacity or another. Since sex education can be a difficult subject to teach, we will provide you with some of the most successful activities on how to transmit sexual health information to your students while having a good time! Having teachers present materials using fun and captivating teaching activities may help increase students’ attention, enhance peer group communication, and create the best classroom experience. Participants will be given practical tools to teach this subject to grade levels 5 to 11.
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1 514 730-7123
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Jul 25 to Aug 09
In the churches and halls of Ottawa, the chamber music of Haydn and Mozart attracts music lovers in late July and early August. The Ottawa International Chamber Music Festival even records some of the performances.
1 613 234-8008
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Ottawa International Buskerfest
Jul 31 to Aug 04
Buskerfest features a number of performances by jugglers, storytellers, musicians, magicians, dancers, comedians and other artists. This family friendly event takes place at Sparks Street Mall.
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1 613 230-0984
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Aug 08 to Aug 17
To the rhythm of steel drums, brightly customed performers walk down the streets of Ottawa in a parade for Caribe-Expo. Elsewhere in Ottawa the annual festivities include concerts and a marketplace during this celebration of Calypso and Soca.
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1 613 729-1408
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Aug 09
The Lumière Festival is a well planned and safe lantern festival, designed so that the community can be creative and come together for a night of calm and enjoyment. This amazing festival features imaginative lanterns made from tissue paper and bamboo made by locals. Children are delighted to be part of the magic, wings bumping behind them as they proudly carry their very own jam jar lantern. The Lumière Festival is a chance to witness the beauty of light!
Address: Stanley Park, New Edinburgh Ottawa ON
Send an Email 1 613 745-2742
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Aug 14 to Aug 17
Located in Britannia Park on the Ottawa River, the Ottawa Folk Festival features the finest in Canadian and international acoustic music. Past headliners have included Sarah Harmer and Judy Collins.
Address: Britannia Park Ottawa ON
1 613 230-8234
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Aug 14 to Aug 24
The Ottawa Greek festival gives the city's Greek populace the chance to celebrate their heritage while educating the public. Visitors can enjoy Greek cuisine, dance demonstrations, language and dance lessons, live music, a Zorba show, theme days and more.
Address: 1315 Prince of Wales Dr. Ottawa o
Send an Email 1 613 225-8016
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Aug 14 to Aug 24
All things Greek deck the streets of Ottawa during the Greekfest: food stalls serve spanakopitta, face paintings plants Greek flags on young cheeks while dancers cry 'Opa!' during traditional dances.
Address: 1315 Prince of Wales Drive Ottawa ON
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Aug 14 to Aug 24
Ottawa's Superex in Lansdowne Park offers rides, kiosks, cottan candy and music concerts. Pets even show their navigating prowess during Superpets.
1 613 237-7222
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Aug 15 to Aug 24
There have been pride celebrations in Ottawa since 1987 and each year participation and attendance has grown. Recent events have seen thousands of city residents attending and joining in on a number of events including a pride parade, an info fair, an outdoor festival with a kid's area and live entertainment, parties, pub crawls and more.
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1 613 421-5387
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Sep 17 to Sep 21
A major event for animation fans, the Ottawa International Animation Festival presents a range of innovative and exciting work by filmmakers from across the world. Activities at the festival include workshops, panel discussions, screenings, parties and more.
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1 613 232-8769
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Ottawa Winterlude Festival
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Canada's capital hosts Winterlude, a celebration of winter held over three weekends in February. Numerous activities and attractions are featured including ice carvings, snow sculptures, a playground made out of snow, ice skating and much more.
Address: Ottawa, ON
1 613 239-5000
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The Manor Bridal Show features an intimate atmosphere and unique vendors that specialize in wedding accoutrements. Complimentary admission and door prizes are offered.
Address: 529 Richmond Rd. Ottawa ON
Send an Email 1 613 818-8075
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In early May, Ottawa's official flower, the tulip, is in full bloom. To celebrate, visitors and locals alike tour the beds of bright flowers throughout the city and Major's Hill Park hosts dozens of concerts. History buffs may want to see one bed of tulips in particular. Since the end of the Second World War the Dutch government has sent bulbs in appreciation for Canada's wartime efforts. Some of the flowers now bloom at Commissioners Park.
Address: Various Locations Ottawa/Gatineau ON
Send an Email 1 613 567-5757
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Every year on the last Saturday in May since the 1980s, individual homes in Ottawa's Glebe neighbourhood put on garage sales, creating one huge sale. Bargain hunters from all over converge on the neighbourhood looking for deals. Traditionally 10% of all proceeds go to the Ottawa Food Bank. The event is sponsored by the Glebe Community Association.
Address: Glebe Neighbourhood Ottawa ON
Send an Email 1 613 236-0025
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