Outdoor Events in Ottawa
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Rideau Canal Skateway
Skate on the world's largest skating rink – a 7.8 km stretch of the Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the he…
Easter Egg Hunt at Valleyview Little Animal Farm
Annual Easter egg hunt over four days featuring farm animals, egg hunting activities, and springtime fun. Online reserva…
Centretown Earth Day Festival 2026
A free Centretown community gathering in Dundonald Park with family activities, performances, environmental outreach, an…
Ottawa Outdoor & Adventure Travel Show
This free weekend show showcases gear, products, trips, and presentations for paddling, camping, adventure travel, and f…
Seed Swap
Drop into the branch and browse our selection of seeds from our seed swap! Seeds will be available while supplies last!
Greenboro Plant Swap
Bring some plants… take some plants!Chat with other avid gardeners and pick up a few books.Amenez vos plantes et reparte…
CN Cycle for CHEO
Join the CAA North & East Ontario Brand Ambassadors at CN Cycle for CHEO and visit the CAA kiosk for a free prize while…
Original Haunted Walk of Ottawa
Some stories can only be told at night! Be captivated by our friendly and talented storytellers, each wearing one of our…
Ghosts of the Bytown Museum
Join us on an unforgettable journey into the heart of Ottawa’s supernatural past as we explore the Bytown Museum. Prepar…
Secrets of the Château Laurier – Hotel Tour
Discover the hidden stories and fascinating history of Ottawa’s most famous castle, the iconic Fairmont Château Laurier.…
Ottawa Wildflower Seed Library Session: “Spring Gently into…
Welcome to the third workshop in the 4-part "Ottawa Wildflower Seed Library (OWSL) Presents..." series! Come learn the t…
Stittsville Plant Swap
Join us for a fun and community‑minded Plant Swap! Whether you're looking to diversify your plant collection or rehome a…
War Graves Week 2026 - Commonwealth War Graves Commission &…
Join CWGC and Beechwood Cemetery for a free guided tour honouring War Graves Week. Learn about the servicemembers who di…
Great Glebe Garage Sale 2026
Ottawa's largest community garage sale since 1986. Hundreds of Glebe residents sell from their front lawns, driveways, a…
Orléans Blooms
Join the community at Orleans Blooms for a day of local vendors, gardening talks, kids' activities, and a BBQ, all in su…
Bunnypalooza
Bunnypalooza is a community event focused on domestic rabbit care, local rescues, bunny-friendly vendors, and public edu…
Eastern Tour of Beechwood Cemetery
The eastern half of Beechwood Cemetery is rich with cultural and military history. Participants will visit some of the c…
Plant Exchange / Échange de plantes
Bring some plants… take some plants! Chat with other avid gardeners and pick up a few books. Please don't forget to la…
Hidden Ottawa City Tour
Introducing “Hidden Ottawa” – the new light-hearted walking tour from the creators of The Haunted Walk that’s gonna have…
Western Tour of Beechwood Cemetery
Sign up here! Walking through the western half of Beechwood Cemetery is like walking through the history of early Canada…
Best Gardening Practices
Best Gardening PracticesThe Ottawa Wildflower Seed Library willpresent best gardening practices tomaximize your ecologi…
Plant Swap
Spring Plant SwapContribute excess plants to the Ruth E.Dickinson Branch Spring Plant Swap and takesome other plants ho…
Plant Swap/ Échange de plantes
Swap heathy seedlings or well rooted cuttings with other Rosemount gardeners.Drop-in program.Échangez vos jeunes plantes…
Ghosts of the Mackenzie King Estate Walking Tour
Embark on a spooky adventure with us as we invite you to join our moonlight walk around the mysterious Mackenzie King Es…
Ottawa Wildflower Seed Library Workshops
Session 4: “Collecting and Storing your Native Plant Seeds”Welcome to the final workshop in the 4-part "Ottawa Wildflowe…
Rideau Hall Historic Skating Rink
Free public skating at Rideau Hall's refrigerated historic rink, established 1872. Restored heritage Winter Pavilion. We…