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Celebrating the shortest day of the year; includes a free Star Party in the evening (all events are held outdoors, so dress warmly)
significant accomplishments of Canada’s First Peoples.
Visiting Ottawa in the winter can be a truly unique experience. Only in Ottawa can you see where the cogs of federal government turn and skate the frozen Rideau Canal all in the same city block!
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– Twelfth Night Celebration, National Art Centre Enjoy a few Shakespearean highlights, good food, fun, prizes and a sneak peek at new works. th Civilization
– Festive Trees, Canadian Museum of
The third annual Festive Trees Decorating Challenge features a stunning display of lavishly decorated trees created by local community organizations. Visitors are invited to vote for their favourite.
th – A Queen and Her Country, Canadian Museum of Civilization
Commemorating Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee, the exhibition highlights her many royal visits and her connection to seminal events in Canada’s history.
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th , 18th – Funatorium Explorium Family Extravaganza, Ernst & Young Centre
An uber-cool family entertainment event not to be missed, featuring performances and activities for the whole family! -Apr 21st
– Eleven Women Facing War, Canadian War Museum
Nick Danziger photographed eleven women in 2001 to illustrate a study on the situation and particular needs of women in armed conflict. Ten years later, discover the story of the past decade.
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-17th – Ottawa Irish Festival
Produced annually by the Irish Society of the National Capital Region to celebrate Irish and Irish-Canadian heritage. Parade on March 16.
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-24th – Maple SugarFest, Richelieu Park, Vanier
Held since 1987, this event features maple syrup-themed activities for all ages.
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Capital cities throughout the country are brought together by the annual celebration of Christmas Lights Across Canada. In Canada’s Capital, Ottawa, the winter landscape glows with over 300,000 multicoloured lights during the holiday season.
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UPCOMING EVENTS - Holly Cole Christmas Concert, National Arts Centre
– Canadian Brass Christmas with the NAC Orchestra, National Arts Centre
– Winter Soltice, Canadian Science and Technology
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