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By: Jacob Munro There are so many different festivals around our beautiful Canada's Capital Region that sometimes it's hard to decide how to spend your hard-earned money. Well, while you’re saving up and deciding which paid festivals to attend, there are tons of upcoming FREE festivals around the city beckoning for you to come on out! Whether it’s sitting on Parliament Hill and taking in Canadian history in the form of a spectacular light show or celebrating any of our wonde

Avez-vous l'impression que votre profil Instagram manque de contenu récemment? Prendre la photo parfaite pour Instagram peut des fois être un combat. Nous savons, nous avons déjà été là. C'est pourquoi aujourd'hui, nous allons vous énumérer 10 endroits à Ottawa pour capturer les photos parfaites pour votre profil Instagram! 1. Sparks Street Poutine Fest Venez ajouter de la saveur canadienne à votre profil Instagram en participant à PoutineFest sur la rue Sparks du 26 au 29

August 17 to 27, 2017, The International Pavilion, 7 Clarence Street, Ottawa   In this landmark year for Canada, the Embassy of Ireland is proud to present an exhibition celebrating the strong and deep bonds of friendship that Ireland and Canada have long enjoyed, as part of the National Capital Commission’s series of Confederation Pavilions. We are delighted to commemorate the important, positive contributions that the Irish in Canada have made to the fabric of Canadian l

Top chefs from across the country to stage legendary dinner in the shadow of Canada’s iconic Parliament Buildings Ottawa – The Ottawa 2017 Bureau and Mayor Jim Watson, in collaboration with lead partner CIBC, Restaurateur Stephen Beckta and Chef Mike Moffatt of Beckta, Play and Gezellig restaurants, along with Sheila Whyte of Thyme & Again Catering, are pleased to announce that tickets to Canada’s Table will go on sale at noon on Friday, February 17. This Ottawa 2017 Signa

Des célébrations d’envergure auront lieu au cœur de la région de la capitale du Canada L’honorable Mélanie Joly, ministre du Patrimoine canadien, a annoncé aujourd’hui l’octroi de 5 millions de dollars à Ottawa 2017 (Celebrations Ottawa inc). Pour l’occasion, la ministre Joly était accompagnée du maire d’Ottawa, M. Jim Watson, et du directeur général du Bureau d’Ottawa 2017, M. Guy Laflamme. Grâce à cet investissement, Ottawa 2017 proposera un éventail d’activités pour soul

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage, today announced funding of $5 million to Ottawa 2017 (Celebrations Ottawa Inc.). Minister Joly was accompanied by Jim Watson, Mayor of Ottawa, and Guy Laflamme, Executive Director of the Ottawa 2017 Bureau. Through this investment, Ottawa 2017 will offer a diverse range of activities to highlight the 150 th  anniversary of Confederation in Canada’s Capital Region. Residents and visitors are invited to show their pri

La fête n’est pas terminée! Le 3 e et dernier weekend d’activités comprend de la musique, des marathons, des démonstrations sur les...

The fun isn’t over! The third and final weekend includes music, marathons, demonstrations of ice-carving secrets and a celebration in...