Local Activities and Events
Ottawa is an exciting destination for travelers of every variety. From Parliament Hill and the changing of the guard, to the Canadian Museum of Civilization and the National Gallery of Canada, our city offers a rich history that is unrivaled across the nation. All variety of events and activities are here to be enjoyed year-round, such as the greatest Canada Day celebration in the country or the cool excitement of Winterlude. The Ottawa International Jazz Festival and Cisco Ottawa Bluesfest draw music lovers the world over, while thousands more come for other events such as the Canadian Tulip Festival, the International Air Show, the Ottawa International Writers Festival and the Ottawa International Animation Festival.
No matter what time of year you are visiting, whether you are travelling for business or pleasure, Ottawa and the Capital Region offer world-class attractions and events.
The Quality Hotel Downtown Ottawa is the perfect hotel to start out from!
Attractions close to the Quality Hotel Downtown Ottawa
- ByWard Maket
- Ottawa Convention Centre
- Parliament Hill
- Rideau Shopping Centre
- Canada War Museum
- Canadian Museum of Civilization
- National Arts Centre
- National Gallery of Canada
- Ottawa Walking Tours
Visit the City of Ottawa or Ottawa Tourism website for additional Ottawa Attractions and Events.
Spring / Summer Events
- Cisco Ottawa Bluesfest
- Air Show Ottawa
- Canadian Tulip Festival
- Ottawa International Jazz Festival
- Capital Pride Festival
- Ottawa Folk Festival
- Canada Dance Festival
- Ottawa Fringe Festival
- Sound and Lightshow on Parliament Hill
- Canada Day in the Capital
Fall / Winter Events
- Winterlude
- Ottawa International Hockey Festival
- One World Film Festival
- Fall Rhapsody
- Ottawa Storytelling Festival
- Metcalfe Fair
- Carp Fair
For more information on Ottawa events and attractions, please feel free to visit Ottawa Tourism or Ottawa Kiosk or contact us!
