Summer is finally here and we want to take full advantage of it! Time to turn off the TV and spend some time outdoors, breathing in the fresh air and taking in the smell and sounds of the season. We’re marking down our Calendar this summer with all the major Festivals and Activities.
Popular events and festivals in Ottawa this summer
- Franco Ontarian Festival – June 14th to 16th
- Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival – June 21st to 24th
- RCMP Musical Ride – June 27th to 30th
- Canada Day – July 1st
- RBC Bluesfest – July 5th to 15th
- Ottawa Busker Festival – August 2nd to 6th
- Casino Lac Leamy Sound of Light – August 4th to 18th
- Capital Fair – August 17th to 26th
- Hot Air Balloon Festival – August 30th to September 3rd
Reoccurring activities in Ottawa
- Changing of the Guard – June 25th to August 23rd
- Free Yoga at the Parliament – Wednesdays until August 29th
- Sunday Bikedays – Sundays until September 2nd
- Ottawa Champions – Until September 3rd
- Northern Lights, Sound and Light – July 9th to September 3rd
- Mosaiculture – June 22nd to October 15th
You can see the full list of major events here! (ottawatourism.ca/major-annual-events) If you’re looking for activities for the whole family, we’ve got you covered. Check out Ottawa Tourism’s page here for child friendly activities for your little ones. (ottawatourism.ca/ottawa-insider/bring-children-to-ottawa-and-have-a-blast-this-summer) And lastly, if you’re on a tight budget this summer and you want to stay entertained without spending very much money, here a guide of inexpensive and free activities. (ottawatourism.ca/ottawa-insider/free-or-nearly-free-ottawa-in-summer-and-fall)