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May 9 to 31
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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Held annually at the Canada Science and Technology Museum, the Ottawa International Children’s Festival offers a wealth of live entertainment: jugglers, clowns, actors, and musicians congregate to make kids laugh.
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1 613 214-0999
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Dickinson Days
Jun 6 to 8
This colourful annual celebration of the birthday of Manotick's founding father always takes place on the first Saturday in June. Non-stop entertainment, outdoor crafters market, pioneer demonstrations, food and fun for all.
Address: Dickinson Square Manotick
Send an Email 1 613 692-3269
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Jun 12 to 14
Each year this festival celebrates French-culture in the Ottawa-Hull region with parades, art exhibits, concerts, pub crawls and more. There are a number of venues including ByWard Market and major parks throughout the city.
Address: Various Locations Ottawa ON
1 613 321-0102
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Jun 13 to 15
This annual open air festival that occurs in June features performing arts from a wide range of cultures. Come celebrate Canada's unity in diversity through music, song and dance. The event will take place at the Astrolabe Theatre at Nepean Point. Admission is $10 a day, children 12 and under free with an adult.
1 613 742-6553
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Jun 19 to 29
Showcasing local, national and international artists, the Ottawa Fringe Festival celebrates stage, music, art, film and more. Featuring over 80 companies through indoor and outdoor venues for 10-days of fun on the fringe. Occurs at the end of June.
Address: Various Locations Ottawa ON
Send an Email 1 613 232-6162
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Jul 3 to 13
The Cisco Systems Ottawa Bluesfest is an outdoor music festival that consists of 6 stages offering 170 performances. The festival is a world-class event that celebrates music and culture from around the world. Annually, the festival attracts over 220,000 spectators.
Address: Ottawa City Hall, 110 Laurier Ave. Ottawa ON
Send an Email 1 613 247-1188
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Jul 12
Established in 1983, this beach volleyball festival has grown to be the largest of its kind in the world. 20,000 spectators come to watch 100 teams with 10,000 players compete in nearly 5,000 games. In addition, there is a main stage onsite that features six hours of live entertainment throughout the day. The event takes place at Mooney's Bay Beach.
Address: Riverside Drive Ottawa ON
Send an Email 1 613 237-1433
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Jul 25 to Aug 9
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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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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Casino du Lac-Leamy Sound of Light
Aug 9 to 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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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 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 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 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 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 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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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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