Janvier

• Coupe Capitale Bell. Le plus grand tournoi de hockey au monde

Février

• Le Bal de Neige, la fête de l’hiver canadien

Mars

Avril

Mai

• Festival canadien des tulipes
• Fin de semaine des courses d’Ottawa
• Festival international de la jeunesse d’Ottawa

Juin

• Festival de jazz d’Ottawa
• Festival Franco Ontarien

Juillet

• La fête du Canada, le 1er juillet
• Alcatel HOPE Volleyball SummerFest. The world’s largest beach volleyball tournament, with as many as 25,000 players and spectators
• Art of Being Green Festival at Middleville Fairgrounds in Lanark County
• International Festival hosted by Sparks Street Mall
• Bluesfest ByWard. Cisco Ottawa Bluesfest presents concerts (some free) in outdoor and indoor locations in the ByWard Market neighbourhood.
• Cisco Ottawa Bluesfest. Canada’s largest blues festival brings blues, gospel, roots and popular music to Ottawa.
• House of PainT Festival. Bboys and Bgirls, MCs, DJs, and graffiti artists gather at a legal urban art wall to dance, rap, spin records, and paint.
• Ottawa Turkish Festival celebrates Turkish culture, heritage, cuisine, art and more.
• Orchestras in the Park is a series of free outdoor concerts at LeBreton Flats Park
• Midsummer Herbfest at The Herb Garden in Almonte
• B in the Park. An evening of Celtic excellence featuring the Sons of Scotland Pipe Band and St. Andrew’s Society of Winnipeg.
• Glengarry Highland Games in Maxville features traditional Scottish events with over 60 pipe bands, 200 Highland dancers, sports, pageantry.

Août

• Muslim Summer Festival in Britannia Park features barbecue, Islamic bazaar, petting zoo, children’s games and more
• Riverside Jam in Carleton Place is the biggest little country music jam this side of Nashville!
• Rideau Canal Festival. A new eco-friendly festival celebrating Ontario’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site and featuring environmentally friendly fun for the whole family
• Ottawa Busker Festival at Sparks Street Mall. Entertainment by street performers from around the world. Clowns, jugglers, acrobats and magic tricks.
• Ottawa International Chamber Music Festival presents concerts in beautiful Ottawa churches and offers a wide array of music.
• Ottawa Lumière Festival. An evening festival with performers, large lantern statues created by artists, and members of the public who have made their own lanterns.
• Fortissimo: Beating Retreat Ceremony. The Ceremonial Guard hosts several brass and reed bands and pipes and drums.
• Sound of Light/Les grands Feux an international fireworks competition with the greatest pyrotechnic experts.
• National Capital Show Jumping Tournament. International horse show jumping tournament held on one of the best jumping fields in North America.
• National Capital Regatta brings together the novice sailor and the well-seasoned racer in an atmosphere of friendly competition and camaraderie.
• Centretown Movies. Bring a lawn chair and munchies to enjoy great movies in the great outdoors. Admission is pay-what-you-can.
• North Lanark Highland Games. Twenty pipe bands, a hundred dancers and champion heavyweight athletes combine to celebrate Scottish heritage
• Ottawa Folk Festival highlights Canada’s rich traditions with music, dance, storytelling and crafts.
• Ottawa GreekFest. Fun, food and festivities, with live music, traditional dancers, Greek cuisine and rainy day programs.
• Ottawa Reggae Festival is non-profit, volunteer-driven, three-day music festival.
• Capital Pride Festival. Ottawa’s gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered communities will be jumping on the pride wagon.
• SuperEX: Central Canada Exhibition. A multi-faceted 11-day exhibition, SuperEX combines entertainment, outdoor shows and attractions, a large midway, theme pavilions and agricultural programs.
• Carnivàle Lune Bleue Participate in the unbelievable sights, sounds and smells of carnival culture: ride the vintage Ferris wheel and carrousel, dine in the gourmet Cookhouse, have your fortune read and see the great snakes of the world!

Septembre

• Ottawa Inline Skating Festival. A family-friendly inline skating event, with events from fun kids’ races to a full marathon.
• Inroads Studio Tour Enjoy a tour of fine arts and craft studios rooted in creative talent that has been influenced by the scenic surroundings.
• Gatineau Hot Air Balloon Festival. Come to Canada’s largest balloon festival where hot air balloons fill the Gatineau sky and a number of exciting shows take place
• Feast of Fields. Join the Canadian Organic Growers for its annual celebration of local organic food, fresh from the family farm.
• Fall Fair at the Upper Canada Village. Participate in the excitement of a traditional 1860s Fall Fair.
• La Vendemmia: an Italian celebration of wine and food
• Celebrate Your Anglo-Celtic Roots! Annual conference by the British Isles Family Hisotry Society of Greater Ottawa.
• Canada Army Run A half-marathon and 5K run along a fast course along the Rideau Canal attracts military and civilian runners.
• Richmond Fair. A rural fair put on by the Richmond Agricultural Society.
• Taste of Wellington West. The restaurants and shops of Wellington Street offer free samples, sales and raffles for their customers!
• ARTour. Visual artists open their studio doors to showcase their work during this self-guided tour. Discover wonderful artworks, just a short drive from the city.
• Carp Fair. Come celebrate agriculture in Ottawa’s countryside, with shows, exhibits, entertainment and good old fashioned fun!

Octobre

• Artists in their Environment Studio Tour. Visit artists and artisans who draw inspiration from the spectacular surroundings of the Gatineau Hills.
• Food & Wine Rave. Join Chef Clifford Lyness and his team for cocktails, then take over the kitchen and help to prepare dinner while groovin’ to the beats.
• Metcalfe Fair. Major agricultural fall fair that began 11 years before Confederation
• FestivAsia. An annual street party with food, games, arts and entertainment.
• Cornucopia. A giant animated sidewalk sale in a beautiful neighbourhood of Ottawa.
• Délices of Prescott and Russell Festival. A gourmet event where restaurants feature regional products in special menus.
• Expressions of Art. This exhibition and sale brings together over 30 area artists, showing original, high-quality fine art and crafts.
• Ottawa International Animation Festival. North America’s largest animation festival showcases the finest new productions from around the world.
• Ottawa Gatineau Tattoo Expo. International artists, onsite tattooing, live bands and more.
• Ottawa Fall Antiques Sale at Carleton University Fieldhouse is Ottawa’s largest sale of antiques and vintage jewelry!
• Signatures Christmas Show. Known for innovative displays, contemporary designs and the excitement of downtown crowds
• Haunting Season at Saunders Farm. Spook-tacular haunted hayrides, Barn of Terror, colourful live performances and parades await you.
• Hallowe’en Tours. Special extended versions of the Original Haunted Walk and Ghosts and the Gallows walking tours at the spookiest time of year.

Novembre

• Christmas in the Valley Artisan Show. Experience old-fashioned friendly Christmas shopping in a relaxed and festive atmosphere with over 25 selected vendors with plenty of gift ideas.
• Lebanorama. Discover the wealth of Lebanese performing arts and artists in Canada with exciting stage celebrations.
• Ottawa Wine and Food Show. Taste a wide variety of culinary creations while perusing the selection of wines, spirits and beer.
• Remembrance Day Ceremony at the National War Memorial. November 11
• One World Film Festival. The festival is a platform for filmmakers and the public to exchange ideas and information about issues of social justice, human rights and the environment.
• Canadian Folk Music Awards. To celebrate and promote Canadian folk music in all its forms.

Décembre

• Christmas Lights Across Canada Canada’s Capital comes alive with over 300,000 dazzling Christmas lights
• New Year’s Eve Fireworks on Parliament Hill