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City Folk See September listings for details . |
SEPTEMBER
SEPTEMBER 2017 CityFolk
Lansdowne The festival highlights Canada ’ s rich traditions with music , dance , storytelling and crafts . Side-stage shows are a particular highlight as musicians share the spotlight .
613-230-8234 / 877-730-8234 www . cityfolkfestival . com
SEPTEMBER 9 , 2017-JanuaRy 7 , 2018 Hot Wheels
Canadian Museum of History Speed , power , performance … be part of a dynamic race team working with the most famous toy vehicles on the planet — Hot Wheels ®!
819-776-7000 / 800-555-5621 www . historymuseum . ca
SEPTEMBER 17 , 2017 Canada army Run ( 10th annual )
Downtown Ottawa and Gatineau A half-marathon , 10K and 5K run attracts military and civilian runners , walkers and spectators from around the world .
www . armyrun . ca
September 20-24 , 2017 Ottawa International animation Festival
Various locations North America ’ s largest animation festival showcases the finest new productions from around the world .
613-232-8769 www . animationfestival . ca
SEPTEMBER 21-24 , 2017 Carp Fair
Village of Carp , Ontario Come celebrate agriculture in Ottawa ’ s countryside , with shows , exhibits , entertainment and good old fashioned fun !
613-839-2172 www . carpfair . ca
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SEPTEMBER 22-23 , 2017 Beau ’ s Oktoberfest
Vankleek Hill , Ontario Bavarian-inspired food provided by some of the best restaurants in Ottawa , Beau ’ s Oktoberfest beer , live music and events for the whole family .
866-585-2337 www . beaus . ca / oktoberfest
SEPTEMBER 23-OCTOBER 31 , 2017 ( mainly Friday through Sunday : check schedule ) Haunting Season
Saunders Farm Spook-tacular haunted hayrides , Barn of Terror , colourful live performances and parades await .
613-838-5440 www . saundersfarm . com
LaTE SEPTEMBER – EaRLy nOvEMBER ( check schedule ) Magnificence of Chaudière Falls
Chaudière Falls Accompanied by a rich soundscape , the experience will evoke the culture of Indigenous people and in particular highlight the Algonquin heritage of the region .
www . ottawa2017 . com
OCTOBER
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OCTOBER 19-24 , 2017 Ottawa International Writers Festival , Fall Edition
Various locations A celebration of the finest new and established writing from across Canada and around the world .
613-562-1243 www . writersfestival . org
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OCTOBER 25 , 2017 Bytown Birthday Bash : a century of community !
Bytown Museum Come celebrate the Bytown Museum ’ s centennial , 100 years of serving the community as one of Ottawa ’ s oldest institutions !
613-234-4570 www . bytownmuseum . com
SELECT nIgHTS In OCTOBER 2017 Pumpkinferno
Upper Canada Village , Morrisburg Stroll through a spellbinding outdoor exhibit of thousands of hand-carved pumpkins set against a stirring nighttime historic backdrop .
613-543-4328 / 800-437-2233 www . uppercanadavillage . com
OCTOBER 2017-aPRIL 2018 ( check schedule ) Ottawa Senators
Canadian Tire Centre The Ottawa Senators take to the ice for exciting regular season home games at the Canadian Tire Centre .
613-599-0250 / 800-444-SENS www . ottawasenators . com
nOvEMBER
nOvEMBER 3-5 , 2017 Ottawa Wine and Food Festival
Location to be announced A unique opportunity for festival goers to sample and discuss the market ’ s newest and best in wine , craft beer , spirits and food from around the globe !
www . ottawawineandfoodshow . com
nOvEMBER 11 , 2017 Remembrance Day Ceremony
National War Memorial A moving ceremony of remembrance for the men and women who have served in Canada ’ s military .
613-591-3335 www . legion . ca
nOvEMBER 2017 2017 Canadian videogame awards
Across Ottawa For more information on this event please visit
www . ottawa2017 . ca
MID-nOvEMBER 2017 TO MID-MaRCH 2018 ( weather permitting , dates are approximate ) Cross-country skiing and other winter activities
Gatineau Park Enjoy 200 km of groomed crosscountry ski trails , snowshoeing , and overnight camping in a winter wilderness oasis just 15 minutes north of downtown Ottawa .
819-827-2020 / 800-465-1867 www . ncc-ccn . gc . ca / gatineau
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nOvEMBER 21-26 , 2017 105th grey Cup Festival
Lansdowne Several free and ticketed events , including performances , live music , and activities that build a sense of pride and places Canada ’ s talent front and centre ; culminating in the Canadian Football League championship game on November 26 .
www . greycupfestival105 . ca
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DECEMBER
DECEMBER 2-10 , 2017 2017 Tim Hortons Roar of the Rings ( Canadian Olympic curling trials )
Canadian Tire Centre The best men ’ s and women ’ s curling teams from across the country compete to represent Canada at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang , South Korea .
www . curling . ca
EaRLy DECEMBER 2017- EaRLy JanuaRy 2018 alight at night
Upper Canada Village , Morrisburg Almost a million lights adorn this historic site : horse-drawn wagon rides , shop at the Village Store , and dine at the Harvest Barn .
613-543-4328 / 800-437-2233 www . uppercanadavillage . com
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Christmas Lights across Canada
EaRLy DECEMBER 2017- EaRLy JanuaRy 2018 Christmas Lights across Canada
Confederation Boulevard / Parliament Hill National museums , monuments , and other prominent landmarks provide the perfect backdrop for Christmas lights that brighten Confederation Boulevard .
www . christmaslights . gc . ca
DECEMBER 7 , 2017-aPRIL 8 , 2018 DreamWorks animation – The Exhibition
Canadian Museum of History A magical exhibition celebrating 20 years of animation on the big screen . Discover the secrets of digital animation that has made DreamWorks the world ’ s largest animation studio .
819-776-7000 / 800-555-5621 www . historymuseum . ca
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photo : neil robertson |
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10 Destination Planner ’ s Guide 2017 www . ottawatourism . ca |