Ottawa Guide
Best Comedy Clubs in Ottawa
Ottawa's best comedy clubs and pub comedy nights — from pro stand-up venues to free open mic nights. Where to laugh in Ottawa.
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Events (18)
#anime#cosplay#gaming
26 Mar ~ 28 Mar
entertainment
Anime Ottawa 2027
EY Centre
Anime Ottawa returns to the EY Centre from March 26 to 28, 2027 for a three-day convention celebrating anime, manga, video games, cosplay, and Japanese pop culture.
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#family#outdoor#agriculture
30 Sep ~ 3 Oct
festival
Metcalfe Fair - 170th Annual Agricultural Exhibition
Metcalfe Fairgrounds · Metcalfe
Celebrating 170 years, this premier agricultural exhibition features livestock shows, demolition derby, midway rides, 4-H competitions, and traditional country fair entertainment from October 1-4.
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#family#kids#outdoor
31 Jul ~ 2 Aug
entertainment
The Big Bounce Canada - Ottawa
RA Centre · Downtown
The world's largest touring inflatable park featuring a massive bouncy castle, obstacle courses, slides, and more. Multiple age-specific sessions available over three days.
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#family#kids#outdoor
27 Jun ~ 31 Oct
entertainment
Crazy Bear Bounce World 2026
Crazy Bear Bounce World · Kanata
Guinness World Record-holding inflatable amusement park spanning 3 acres with over 50,000 sq ft of interconnected bouncing zones, obstacle courses, and attractions for all ages.
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#family#entertainment#sports
Sat 23 May
entertainment
Monster Spectacular 2026
Canadian Tire Centre · Kanata
Ontario's biggest monster truck show featuring 7 monster trucks including Rat Nasty and Overkill Evolution, plus freestyle motocross, BMX competitions, and lawnmower races.
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#music#entertainment#charity
Thu 30 Apr
entertainment
Ottawa Regional Air Guitar Championships 2026
House of Targ · The Glebe
Cheer on air guitar competitors battling for a spot at the Canadian Air Guitar Championships — or sign up to compete yourself! All proceeds benefit Food Banks Canada.
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#family#sports#entertainment
Sun 26 Apr
entertainment
Stars on Ice 2026
Canadian Tire Centre
Annual touring figure skating show featuring Olympic champions, world champions, and Canadian skating stars including Kaetlyn Osmond and Elvis Stojko.
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#anime#cosplay#gaming
3 Apr ~ 5 Apr
entertainment
Anime Ottawa 2026
EY Centre
Ottawa's anime and Japanese pop culture convention featuring voice actor guests, cosplay competitions, live performances, gaming tournaments, and an artist alley.
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#comedy#entertainment
Sun 22 Mar
entertainment
Bert Kreischer – Permission to Party Tour
The Arena at TD Place
Stand-up comedian Bert Kreischer, known for his shirtless performances and hilarious storytelling, brings his Permission to Party World Tour to Ottawa.
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#comedy#entertainment
Thu 26 Feb
entertainment
Jo Koy – Just Being Koy Tour
The Arena at TD Place
Filipino-American stand-up comedian Jo Koy brings his Just Being Koy Tour to Ottawa for a night of hilarious comedy.
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#family#magic#christmas
Sat 20 Dec
entertainment
Dogs Do Magic: A Canine Christmas
Meridian Theatres at Centrepointe - Mainstage · Nepean
Award-winning magic show featuring Canadian magician Aaron Matthews and mind-reading dogs! Mind-blowing magic, laughter, and jaw-dropping canine tricks trained with positive reinforcement.
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#theatre#indoor#entertainment
2 Dec ~ 19 Dec
entertainment
A Sherlock Carol
Ottawa Little Theatre · Sandy Hill
A clever holiday mystery bringing together Sherlock Holmes and Dickens characters. After Moriarty's death, Holmes investigates the peculiar death of Ebenezer Scrooge at the request of a grown-up Tiny Tim.
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#indoor#art#entertainment
6 Nov ~ 8 Nov
entertainment
Ottawa Gatineau Tattoo Expo #17
Hilton Lac-Leamy
International tattoo artists, onsite tattooing, world-class tattoo battles with over $10,000 in prizes, live bands, circus acts, suspension performances, and burlesque dancers.
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#theatre#indoor#entertainment
28 Oct ~ 14 Nov
entertainment
The Turn of the Screw
Ottawa Little Theatre · Sandy Hill
A haunting theatrical adaptation of Henry James classic gothic tale, directed by Ian Gillies. Experience this psychological thriller featuring disturbing scenes in an intimate theatre setting.
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Oct
#magic#entertainment#interactive
Wed 15 Oct
entertainment
Magic At The Manor
Manor Lounge · Downtown
Intimate 90-minute interactive magic and mentalism show with magician Michael Bourada. Mind-blowing mental feats, amazing visuals, and non-stop audience participation!
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#family#outdoor#agriculture
1 Oct ~ 4 Oct
festival
Metcalfe Fair - 169th Annual Agricultural Exhibition
Metcalfe Fairgrounds · Metcalfe
Celebrating 169 years, this premier agricultural exhibition features livestock shows, demolition derby, midway rides, 4-H competitions, and traditional country fair entertainment from October 2-5.
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#halloween#haunted#entertainment
Fri 26 Sep
entertainment
Acres of Terror at Cannamore Orchard
Cannamore Orchard · Chrysler
Eastern Ontario's Most Terrifying Halloween attraction! 33rd year featuring spooky wagon ride, House of Terror, Spooky Village, and Fog Maze. Day sessions family-friendly, night sessions more intense.
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#halloween#haunted#festival
20 Sep ~ 1 Nov
festival
FrightFest 2025 at Saunders Farm
Saunders Farm · Richmond
Ottawa's favourite immersive Halloween destination with 7 haunted attractions, street theatre, live shows, and heart-pounding thrills. 33rd year of spine-tingling nighttime scares!
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Places (20)
#axe-throwing#archery#knife-throwing
Attraction$$
BATL Grounds Ottawa
East End
IATF-affiliated axe throwing venue on Lancaster Road with digital scoring, archery, knife throwing, a licensed bar, and league play.
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#cinema#movie-theatre#entertainment
Attraction$$
ByTowne Cinema
Downtown
A beloved single-screen repertory cinema on Rideau Street, showing independent, foreign, and art-house films since 1947. One of Ottawa's most cherished cultural institutions with 650 seats.
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#sports#entertainment#indoor
Attraction
Canadian Tire Centre
Kanata
Ottawa's largest arena and home of the Ottawa Senators (NHL) and Ottawa Black Bears (NLL). Originally opened in 1996, the venue seats over 18,600 for hockey and up to 20,500 for concerts. Located in Kanata, about 15 minutes west of downtown via Highway 417.
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#cinema#movie-theatre#entertainment
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Ciné-Starz Orleans
Orleans
A 6-screen second-run cinema in Orleans offering recent films at discount prices, with reclining seats, a full bar, and dine-in menu options.
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#cinema#movie-theatre#entertainment
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Ciné-Starz St. Laurent Centre
East End
A 5-screen discount cinema inside St. Laurent Shopping Centre, showing second-run films at budget-friendly prices. Originally opened in 1968, the location has a long history as one of Ottawa's neighbourhood cinemas.
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#cinema#movie-theatre#entertainment
Attraction$$
Cineplex Cinemas Ottawa
Nepean
A 12-screen Cineplex theatre on Carling Avenue featuring UltraAVX and ScreenX. Originally opened in 1998 as Ottawa's first megaplex cinema, it continues to serve the west-central Ottawa community.
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#cinema#movie-theatre#entertainment
Attraction$$$
Cineplex Cinemas Lansdowne & VIP
The Glebe
A 10-screen Cineplex theatre at Lansdowne featuring VIP 19+ auditoriums with in-seat dining, UltraAVX with Dolby Atmos, and D-BOX motion seats. Ottawa's premier cinema for a luxury moviegoing experience.
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#cinema#movie-theatre#entertainment
Attraction$$
Cineplex Odeon Barrhaven
Barrhaven
A 7-screen neighbourhood Cineplex theatre in Barrhaven, serving Ottawa's fast-growing southwest community with a convenient, family-friendly cinema experience.
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#cinema#movie-theatre#entertainment
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Cineplex Odeon South Keys
Nepean
A 12-screen Cineplex theatre at South Keys on Bank Street, offering a classic neighbourhood cinema experience popular with families and south Ottawa moviegoers.
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#middle-eastern#lebanese#hookah
Restaurant$$
El Mazaj Restaurant
Gloucester
Lebanese restaurant and entertainment venue featuring traditional cuisine, live Middle Eastern bands, belly dancers, and DJ performances on Canotek Road.
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#family#indoor#entertainment
Attraction$$
Funhaven
Nepean
Ottawa's largest indoor amusement centre featuring the city's only roller coaster, laser tag, escape rooms, VR attractions, bumper cars, a 100+ game arcade, and a dedicated toddler play area. No admission fee -- pay per activity with credits.
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#cinema#movie-theatre#entertainment
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Landmark Cinemas 10 Orleans
Orleans
A 10-screen multiplex in Orleans featuring all-digital auditoriums, reclining seats, and ScreenX format. The first Landmark Cinemas location to offer 100% digital projection.
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#cinema#movie-theatre#entertainment
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Landmark Cinemas 24 Kanata
Kanata
Ottawa's largest movie theatre with 24 screens including IMAX, located in Kanata. Features recliner seating across all auditoriums for a premium moviegoing experience.
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#axe-throwing#craft-beer#entertainment
Attraction$$
LumberJaxe
Hintonburg
Popular axe throwing hall near Little Italy with 1,000+ five-star reviews, local craft beer, league play, and wheelchair accessibility.
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#cinema#movie-theatre#entertainment
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Mayfair Theatre
Old Ottawa South
Ottawa's oldest continuously operating movie theatre, open since 1932. This single-screen heritage cinema on Bank Street features stunning Spanish Revival architecture and shows second-run and repertory films at affordable prices.
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#entertainment#indoor#dining
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National Arts Centre
Downtown
Canada's bilingual, multi-disciplinary home for the performing arts, featuring four performance venues, the NAC Orchestra, and the 1 Elgin restaurant with Rideau Canal views. A National Historic Site with Brutalist architecture and a striking 2017 glass addition by Diamond Schmitt Architects.
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#cinema#movie-theatre#entertainment
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Ottawa Family Cinema
East End
A volunteer-run, not-for-profit cinema at the Rideau Community Hub showing family-friendly second-run films on Saturday afternoons. All proceeds are donated back to the community through the Family Movie Trust Fund.
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#cinema#movie-theatre#entertainment
Attraction$$
Scotiabank Theatre Ottawa
East End
A 16-screen Cineplex theatre in Ottawa's east end featuring IMAX, 4DX, UltraAVX, D-BOX, and ScreenX. One of Ottawa's most feature-rich cinemas with a wide range of premium viewing formats.
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#sports#entertainment#outdoor
Attraction
TD Place Stadium
The Glebe
Ottawa's historic outdoor stadium at Lansdowne Park, home to the Ottawa Redblacks (CFL), Atlético Ottawa (CPL), and Ottawa 67's (OHL). The 24,000-seat venue has hosted Grey Cups, FIFA Women's World Cup matches, and outdoor NHL games. Located in The Glebe on the Rideau Canal.
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#smash-room#axe-throwing#glow-in-the-dark
Attraction$$$
The Wreck Room
East End
Ottawa's original smash room with glow-in-the-dark axe throwing, Nerf gun battles, and a Vengeance Van mobile service for car smashing and flamethrower experiences.
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Ottawa Guide
Best Axe Throwing in Ottawa
Ottawa has 5 axe throwing venues — from $21 walk-ins with craft beer to glow-in-the-dark blacklight sessions. Here's where to throw.
#activities#axe-throwing#entertainment
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Ottawa Guide
Best Bar Games in Ottawa
Ottawa's best spots for pool, shuffleboard, darts, ping pong, and bar games — all with drinks in hand. Here are 5 venues with verified prices.
#games#bars#entertainment
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Anime Ottawa Brought Cosplay, Fan Energy and Plenty to Explore
Anime Ottawa filled the EY Centre with cosplay, merch, performances and a youthful crowd, making it an easy event to enjoy even for more casual visitors.
#anime#cosplay#entertainment
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Best Movie Theatres in Ottawa
A complete guide to all 12 movie theatres in Ottawa, from IMAX and VIP cinemas to budget-friendly second-run theatres and beloved independent cinemas. Find the right screen for every occasion and budget.
#entertainment#indoor#family
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Best Independent & Historic Cinemas in Ottawa
A guide to Ottawa's five independent and historic cinemas, from a 1932 heritage theatre with Spanish Revival architecture to a volunteer-run Saturday matinee for families. These are the cinemas that give Ottawa its character.
#entertainment#indoor#culture
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Best Date Night Ideas in Ottawa
A guide to Ottawa's best date night activities beyond restaurants, from sunset lookouts and canal cruises to comedy clubs, museum nights, and speakeasy cocktail bars.
#date-night#cultural#entertainment
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Best Sports Venues in Ottawa
A guide to Ottawa's sports venues and the 8 professional and semi-professional teams that call the city home, from NHL hockey at Canadian Tire Centre to soccer, lacrosse, basketball, and women's hockey at TD Place.
#sports#entertainment#indoor
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Seasonal
New Year's Eve in Ottawa
A guide to New Year's Eve in Ottawa, from fireworks at Lansdowne and skating at the Rink of Dreams to restaurant dinners and free transit home.
#seasonal#winter#family
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