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March 10-OctOber 9 , 2017 hockey
Canadian Museum of History Explore Canada ’ s historic love of the sport of hockey , and its impact on Canadian identity with one-of-a-kind artifacts ( including Jacques Plante ’ s famous hockey mask !), personal memorabilia , and more !
819-776-7000 / 800-555-5621 www . historymuseum . ca
March 15-18 , 2017 Stanley cup tribute
Various locations Four days of celebration for professional hockey ’ s holy grail ! Evening gala , photo opportunities , tribute concert and groundbreaking for a new monument to be unveiled in December .
www . ottawa2017 . ca
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March thrOugh DeceMber 2017 ( check schedule ) Ottawa Welcomes the World
Lansdowne In honour of Canada ’ s 150th birthday , various embassies and high commissions celebrate Ottawa ’ s rich cultural heritage with unique showcases of food , music , dance and more ! Free admission .
www . ottawa2017 . ca
March 27-april 2 , 2017 Juno awards celebration Canadian Tire Centre and
throughout the region A series of events and concerts lead up to the 46th annual Juno Awards , honouring the best of the best in Canada ’ s music scene .
www . junoawards . ca
april
april 6 , 2017-January 7 , 2018 Vimy – beyond the battle
Canadian War Museum This special exhibition looks at how and why Canadians commemorate war , by exploring private and collective memories of the Battle of Vimy Ridge , the First World War and other conflicts over the past 100 years .
819-776-7000 / 800-555-5621 www . warmuseum . ca
april 27-30 , 2017 poutineFest on Sparks
Sparks Street Three blocks of purveyors of poutine and the restaurants of Sparks Street offer up their take on Canada ’ s dish ! Get your curd on !
613-230-0984 www . sparkslive . com
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april 27-May 2 , 2017 Ottawa international Writers Festival , Spring 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
May
May tO SuMMer 2017 ( Wednesdays , weather permitting ) Free yoga sessions
Parliament Hill Join Lululemon on Wednesdays at 12:00 noon for a free yoga session on the lawn in front of Parliament . Bring your own mat and water !
613-230-6633 www . lululemon . com
May 4-7 , 2017 Ottawa poutineFest
Ottawa City Hall Poutine vendors will take over downtown Ottawa and offer up their take on Canada ’ s dish .
613-851-5752 www . ottawapoutinefest . ca
May 10-14 , 2017 Ottawa international children ’ s Festival
LeBreton Flats A celebration of the performing arts for young audiences and their families , featuring the finest in theatre , dance , arts and music from highly acclaimed international and local artists .
613-241-0999 www . ottawachildrensfestival . ca
May 12-22 , 2017 canadian tulip Festival Commissioners Park
and Aberdeen Pavilion This annual world-famous festival centres around Ottawa ’ s love affair with the tulip , with a million tulips blooming in public areas .
613-567-5757 or 800-66-TULIP www . tulipfestival . ca
May-OctOber 2017 ( check schedule ) Ottawa Fury
TD Place at Lansdowne Enjoy home games of this professional soccer team in their first season in the United Soccer League .
www . ottawafuryfc . com
May 18-SepteMber 4 , 2017 ( check schedule ) Ottawa champions
Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton Park This baseball team plays 54 home games in the Can-Am League .
www . ottawachampions . com
May 20-SepteMber 4 , 2017 inspiration Village
York Street just east of Sussex Drive A series of special exhibits and performing arts events housed in converted shipping containers , showcasing Canada ’ s provinces and territories .
www . ottawa2017 . ca
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ONGOING
January tO DeceMber 2017 ( Sundays ) Ottawa Farmers ’ Market
Lansdowne Premium quality , Ottawa-area fruits , vegetables , meats , flowers and crafts .
613-863-1049 www . ottawafarmersmarket . ca
until March 19 , 2017 ( check schedule ) Ottawa ’ 67s
Arena at TD Place Whether you are local to Ottawa or simply visiting Canada ’ s capital , the ’ 67s offer affordable and family friendly hockey entertainment .
613-232-6767 www . ottawa67s . com
until March 2017 ( weather permitting , dates are approximate ) rideau canal Skateway
Downtown Ottawa Every winter , 7.8 km ( 4.8 miles ) of the Rideau Canal transforms into the world ’ s largest outdoor skating rink , as designated by Guinness World Records .
613-239-5000 / 800-465-1867 www . ncc-ccn . gc . ca / skateway
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until March 2017 ( weather permitting , dates are approximate ) SenS rink of Dreams
Ottawa City Hall Enjoy free ice skating on a refrigerated ice surface 7 days a week from 6am to 11pm . Bring your own skates !
613-580-2400 / 866-261-9799 www . ottawa . ca
until March 12 , 2017 the advent of abstraction
National Gallery of Canada A rare opportunity to explore the development of abstraction in Russia : a decisive moment in the history of 20th-century art .
613-990-1985 / 800-319-2787 www . gallery . ca
May 21-SepteMber 3 , 2017 ( Sundays only , except May 28 ) nOKia Sunday bikedays
Various locations Come bike , rollerblade or run many scenic routes in Ottawa and Gatineau that are closed to traffic on Sunday mornings from Victoria Day weekend to Labour Day weekend .
613-239-5000 / 800-465-1867 www . ncc-ccn . gc . ca / biking
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until april 8 , 2017 reptiles
Canadian Museum of Nature Some are colourful , some bizarre , and some are downright dangerous . But they ’ re all extraordinary . Experience the mystery and wonder of LIVE lizards , snakes , turtles and alligators from around the world .
613-566-4700 / 800-263-4433 www . nature . ca
until april 17 , 2017 alex Janvier
National Gallery of Canada Alex Janvier is a senior Aboriginal artist who has been at the forefront of the field of contemporary Aboriginal art in Canada .
613-990-1985 / 800-319-2787 www . gallery . ca
until SepteMber 4 , 2017 imagination in action
Canadian Museum of History Kaleidoscope Gallery at the Canadian Children ’ s Museum transforms into a colourful and fun play space where children and families can use their creative skills and an assortment of large blue foam blocks to build their own play structures — the possibilities are endless !
819-776-7000 / 800-555-5621 www . historymuseum . ca
until January 7 , 2018 horse power ! the paul-bienvenu carriage collection
Canadian Museum of History Exquisite craftsmanship blends with the romance of bygone days in this sumptuous exhibition of 18 horsedrawn sleighs and carriages , handcrafted between 1770 and 1950 .
819-776-7000 / 800-555-5621 www . historymuseum . ca
May 27-28 , 2017 tamarack Ottawa race Weekend
Downtown Ottawa Almost 50,000 participants compete in a variety of challenging races , including Canada ’ s largest marathon , during the country ’ s most popular multi-day running event .
613-234-2221 / 866-786-6882 www . runottawa . ca
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