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with special guest Braden Foulkes All Ages/Licensed 19+ - bar service with photo ID Presented with the support of Ontari…
The Ottawa International Animation Festival (OIAF) marks its 50th anniversary from September 23–27, 2026, with over 200…
Join over 200 groups, 11,000 participants, and over 150,000 attendees at Ottawa’s largest parade. Show your pride and ce…
The “Happy 200th Birthday, Ottawa!” Drag Talent Showcase is a special takeover birthday bash at the Capital Pride TD Mai…
Presented by Spectrasonic all ages admitted, 19+ w/ photo ID to drink Heavy Lungs bring raw, loud and uncompromising ene…
Visit the Bytown Museum for free on Thursday evenings from 5–8 PM in July and August. Explore Ottawa’s history and enjoy…
The Last of the Duke Street Kings: International tribute to Bruce Springsteen and the E street Band The Last of the Duke…
Featuring The Alex Messier Band and House of K “Don’t Play With Me” is a concert showcasing the songs from the upcoming…
All revved up and ready to go! Celebrate Father’s Day on York Street West with a day of classic cars, family fun, and do…
Featuring Thelonious, LOWERCASE, Prince Juno, & Saint Thomas 808sCreativeState presents SOLSTICE, a hip hop showcase on…
A summer evening of premium Ottawa alt-rock: Paradise Sprites (Ottawa dark art-rock): Bandcamp: https://paradisesprites.…
Presented by Spectrasonic playing one hybrid set - get there early all ages admitted, 19+ w/ photo ID to drink presented…
A community lunch at Ceylonta Restaurant featuring two experts on practical grocery saving strategies and helpful Ottawa…
Step back in time and explore the rich history of the ByWard Market District! Join our Market Ambassadors for guided tou…
Come celebrate the release of Elizabeth Royall’s debut EP You See An Angel ahead of its official June 19 streaming relea…
Allie Goodyear: Allie Goodyear is a singer-songwriter from Ottawa, Ontario As a teenager, she performed her original son…
featuring A Fond Farewell & Modevile May 30th, 2026 A Fond Farewell: A monument of raw intimacy and sensitivity, Elliott…
LIVE! on Elgin is turning 11! And guess what? The staff are all sick of each other What would any responsible business d…
Explore the ways that the American Civil War (1861-1865) shaped Canadian society, politics and military - and why its le…
Eau the Music: Eau the Music is Ottawa’s newest alt rock/indie rock artist bringing you crunchy guitars, catchy melodies…
SoundProof performs a free lunchtime concert at the NAC as part of the Jukebox Lunch Concerts series.
Ottawa Ribfest returns to Sparks Street with BBQ, live entertainment, free entry, and a lively downtown festival atmosph…
Join us in the heart of downtown Ottawa for a night of immersive, high-impact live music at Live on Elgin, one of the ci…
Join us for an evening spotlighting four of Ottawa’s rising and established voices at Live on Elgin, a cornerstone of th…
The Ottawa Circus Festival is a multi-day contemporary circus festival with performances, workshops, and competition eve…
Featuring featuring Austin Camp, Chantal Celine, Pat Rees, Alyssa Hope * Carson CameronJoin us for an evening spotlighti…
TRACKMEET Presents: Summer's Brother: The Sweeter Spring Tour with Special Guests Vancouver-based experimental psych-pop…
Presented by Spectrasonic all ages admitted, 19+ w/ photo ID to drink presented with the support of Ontario Creates and…
w/ special guest Chase Van Dusen Join us Friday, May 15th at LIVE! on Elgin for a special night celebrating the release…
Through nearly 200 specimens, audio stories, and immersive colour zones, Wild Colour reveals how living things use colou…
On Thursday, May 14th, don't miss the return of French indie punk band Sport to Ottawa for the first time in 13 years Su…
Drag Me To Live! is back this May for "Drag Me Through The Decades: An Evening of 80s/90s/00s Hits!" Fabulous hostess Ed…
Fran Lebowitz comes to Southam Hall for an evening of sharp social commentary, humour, and conversation.
Marking the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War, this exhibition explores different aspects of Canada’s…
Discover the history behind one of Canada’s most powerful symbols of remembrance. Marking 25 years since the repatriatio…
Recognizing a proud tradition through compelling accounts of service and sacrifice. Black Canadians have had an enduring…
Each year, students across the country submit artwork, poetry, essays and videos to the National Youth Remembrance Conte…
J3M is a slick combination of pop and disco guaranteed to live in your head rent-free The singer/songwriter/producer (an…
Our upcoming temporary exhibition, What’s in a Frame? 200+ Years of Community Portraits, officially launches on May 15th…
Find out how life took its first steps onto land. Discover Tiktaalik, an iconic fossil that helps us understand how fins…
The Qikiqtait exhibition in the Polar Knowledge Canada Northern Voices Gallery celebrates Inuit knowledge and innovation…
Unique fusion spot serving traditional poutine and Middle Eastern-inspired variations, open 24/7 across multiple Ottawa locations.
Ottawa's new central library, a joint facility with Library and Archives Canada. Expected to open in late 2026. The name means "to tell a story" in Anishinaabemowin.
Award-winning fine dining restaurant led by Chef Raghav Chaudhary. Celebrates Canadian cuisine with farm-to-table approach and Wine Spectator recognition.
A beloved used bookstore on Rideau Street packed floor-to-ceiling with secondhand books. Known for its remarkable owner who can locate any title from memory across the towering stacks.
Ottawa's oldest history museum, housed in the 1827 Commissariat Building at the foot of the Ottawa Locks. Tells the story of how Bytown became Canada's capital, from the construction of the Rideau Canal through the city's transformation into Ottawa.
Ottawa's premier EDM nightclub on Slater Street with laser shows, immersive lighting, and top local and international DJs.
A 2.6-hectare downtown park adjacent to the Rideau Canal, home to Winterlude's Crystal Garden with ice sculptures and winter activities. In summer, it hosts the Ottawa Jazz Festival. Features a historic fountain from London's Trafalgar Square and a 20-metre Kwakiutl totem pole.
Contemporary Mexican restaurant and raw bar on Elgin Street serving creative tacos, featuring famous crispy fish tacos and adventurous options.
Ottawa's iconic 24-hour diner serving classic all-day breakfast in the heart of downtown since 1993.
Escape Manor's flagship on Elgin Street with 6 themed rooms (including 19+ Flight 69), plus a lounge with darts, trivia, and live music.
Ottawa's most famous RPG and D&D shop on Laurier Avenue with basement gaming tables, regular RPG events, and a community bulletin board.
Non-profit artist-run centre since 1979 in Centretown with free admission showing contemporary visual, media, sound, and video art.
First and only Korean restaurant in Canada specializing in Jokbal — braised pork hocks. A unique traditional dish you won't find elsewhere.
Hidden speakeasy below Rabbit Hole on Sparks Street with craft cocktails, absinthe rituals, and a candlelit no-windows atmosphere. Reservations required.
Modern restaurant at CF Rideau Centre with double happy hour — afternoon and late-night — featuring $5 highballs, sushi, and Adult Snack Packs.
Family-owned Thai restaurant certified by the Royal Thai Government. Thai Select designation ensures authentic cuisine since 2004.
Downtown game pub with 800+ board games and 300+ video games in a 150-year-old building, with discounted entry for kids under 12.
ByWard Market ice cream institution serving homemade ice cream with over 60 rotating flavors since 1984.
Downtown Ottawa's legendary poutine food truck operating near Parliament Hill since 1987, serving classic poutine and hot dogs during weekday lunch.
A downtown park overlooking the Ottawa River, Parliament Hill, and the Rideau Canal locks. One of Ottawa's best spots for spring tulips, summer festivals, and views of the city's landmarks. Free and open daily.
Canada's premier art museum, housed in a landmark Moshe Safdie glass-and-granite building on Sussex Drive. Home to the world's most comprehensive collection of Canadian and Indigenous art, plus European masterworks and contemporary pieces — over 93,000 works in total. Free every Thursday evening 5–8 PM.
Ottawa's municipal art gallery, always free to visit. Features rotating exhibitions of Canadian, local, and international contemporary art. Open late Wednesday through Saturday until 9 PM. Located downtown near the Rideau Centre.
Ottawa's municipal government headquarters featuring impressive architecture, public art, and the scenic Jean Pigott Place public square.
Bar Robo inside Queen St. Fare food hall — a downtown café by day (breakfast sandwiches, specialty coffee) that becomes a cocktail bar and multi-genre live music venue at night.
Artist-run centre since 1973 at Arts Court with 15,000 sq ft of politically engaged contemporary art, live performances, and pay-what-you-can admission.
Award-winning Mexican street food serving authentic Mexico City recipes, famous for QuesaBirrias that won Canada's Best Tacos.
Canada's largest poutinerie chain offering over 30 creative poutine varieties, open late for night owls in downtown Ottawa.
Progressive Canadian restaurant on Sussex Drive with a stunning courtyard patio, known for $2 happy hour oysters and craft cocktails.
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Downtown Indian restaurant specializing in traditional thali platters — circular trays with multiple dishes that let you taste a variety of flavours in one meal. Kerala-inspired menu with halal options.
Premier oyster bar and sustainable seafood restaurant on Elgin Street. Known for fresh daily oysters and Executive Chef Michael Radford's expertly prepared fish.
Downtown escape room with 5 themed rooms (60-90 min), a full bar and lounge, party rooms, and birthday person plays free.
One of Canada's oldest commercial art galleries since 1936 in Centretown — figurative and abstract contemporary paintings, sculpture, and graphics.
Iconic ByWard Market diner serving classic comfort food including poutine, all-day breakfast, and burgers since 1986.
Elegant cocktail lounge inside the Fairmont Chateau Laurier with classic martinis, afternoon tea, and Yousuf Karsh's famous Churchill portrait.
