Radisson Hotel Ottawa Parliament Hill

Fringe theater festivals modeled on the successful Edinburgh, Scotland event have gained in popularity over the years,...

Fringe theater festivals modeled on the successful Edinburgh, Scotland event have gained in popularity over the years, and Canada boasts some of the best. Ottawa's August festival includes dozens of performances staged at some 15 venues, from auditoriums at the University of Ottawa to art galleries. You can catch avante-garde performance art, monologues, one-act plays and more traditional shows.

Hours: Event times vary; call for details Thu, Jun 20, 2013 Fri, Jun 21, 2013 Sat, Jun 22, 2013 Sun, Jun 23, 2013 Mon, Jun 24, 2013 Tue, Jun 25, 2013 Wed, Jun 26, 2013 Thu, Jun 27, 2013 Fri, Jun 28, 2013 Sat, Jun 29, 2013 Sun, Jun 30, 2013

Release the adventuresome side of you by taking part in the Mitsubishi City Chase Ottawa. This event is fast-paced,...

Release the adventuresome side of you by taking part in the Mitsubishi City Chase Ottawa. This event is fast-paced, getting your adrenaline running as participants embark on a race through Ottawa. Two-person teams run, walk and use public transportation to travel around the city, while calling friends and family, accessing the Internet and asking assistance from total strangers. Points are earned along the way, and the first team to cross the finish line with the required points wins. The Mitsubishi City Chase in Ottawa is sure to be a challenge, and will leave a lasting impression on participants and spectators alike.

Hours: July 2013

An extravaganza of about 100 animated films are included in the juried portion of this film festival, but there are...

An extravaganza of about 100 animated films are included in the juried portion of this film festival, but there are about 100 more that are shown purely for entertainment. Additional features of the festival range from workshops to panel discussions to parties.

Hours: Event times vary; call for details September 2013

All across the country, government buildings, museums and other public spaces get the twinkle light treatment for the...

All across the country, government buildings, museums and other public spaces get the twinkle light treatment for the month of December. Capital regions such as Ottawa take special pains to create glittering displays with hundreds of thousands of lights, making the holiday season extra festive. More than 300,000 lights add to the already beautiful city of Ottawa during the holiday season.

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Canada's second largest busker festival, this unique event gives area performers a chance to strut their stuff, so to...

Canada's second largest busker festival, this unique event gives area performers a chance to strut their stuff, so to speak. Ideal for the entire family, the festival features jugglers, comedians, storytellers, fire-eaters, mimes, musicians, magicians and dancers.

Hours: Event times vary; call for details August 2013

This internationally acclaimed music festival, started in 1994 and held each July, has seen such performers as Blues...

This internationally acclaimed music festival, started in 1994 and held each July, has seen such performers as Blues Traveler, James Brown, R. L. Burnside, Wilson Pickett, and George Thorogood & the Destroyers. The multi-stage event centers around the area of City Hall.

Hours: Event times vary; call for details Thu, Jul 4, 2013 Fri, Jul 5, 2013 Sat, Jul 6, 2013 Sun, Jul 7, 2013 Mon, Jul 8, 2013 Tue, Jul 9, 2013 Wed, Jul 10, 2013 Thu, Jul 11, 2013 Fri, Jul 12, 2013 Sat, Jul 13, 2013 Sun, Jul 14, 2013

Rarely does an event come around that entertains both children and adults like the Ottawa International Children's...

Rarely does an event come around that entertains both children and adults like the Ottawa International Children's Festival does. The five-day Ottawa festival includes a variety of performances and events aimed at entertaining and humoring children and adults alike. Great for the whole family, the festival takes place at various different venues in Ottawa. Entertainment includes circus performers, plays, musical acts and hands-on activities.

Hours: Event times vary; call for details Wed, May 29, 2013: 9am - 8pm Thu, May 30, 2013: 9am - 8pm Fri, May 31, 2013: 9am - 8pm Sat, Jun 1, 2013: 9am - 5pm Sun, Jun 2, 2013: 9am - 5pm

Farmers and chefs alike unite to make fabulous dishes produced from the harvests of the Ottawa-Gattineau region as well...

Farmers and chefs alike unite to make fabulous dishes produced from the harvests of the Ottawa-Gattineau region as well as promote healthy lifestyles from the organic foods. Sample each and every dish from some of the city's top restaurants. Bring the family as there is plenty of entertainment and children's activities, plus a silent auction. This year's feast will be held at the LeBreton Flats.

Hours: September 2013

Capital Pride is a multi-day celebration of diversity, highlighting the vibrancy of the city's GLBT population. Events...

Capital Pride is a multi-day celebration of diversity, highlighting the vibrancy of the city's GLBT population. Events include a variety of concerts, theater performances, parties, and a drag queen pageant, with a huge parade and street festival on the final day. Many events are free, but some concerts and parties have an admission charge.

Hours: Event times vary; call for details August 2013

This unique tradition marks the beginning and end of the summer season in Ottawa. At 10am daily from late June through...

This unique tradition marks the beginning and end of the summer season in Ottawa. At 10am daily from late June through late August, onlookers get to experience the pageantry and precision of the changing of the guard in front of Rideau Hall.

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