Ottawa Festivals
Revel in life's most affordable luxuries and pursue your passions during one of the many Ottawa festivals. Reserve your Ottawa accommodations in advance at The Westin Ottawa, as we sell out during these world-class cultural events. With over 40 festivals and events year-round, to choose from, you can indulge in local sights, sounds and hidden gems.
Now you can experience Ottawa's festivals and save. We are pleased to offer you an exclusive Ottawa festival rate of 20% off on arrivals any day of the week. So whether you prefer the excitement of the Ottawa Canada Day festival, the smooth rhythms of the Ottawa Bluesfest, or the spectacular spring colours of the Ottawa Tulip Festival, you can indulge your senses while spending less.
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February 1-18, 2013 Winterlude March 7-17, 2013 Irish Ottawa Festival (formerly Irish Week) March 17-24, 2013 Maple Sugar Festival April 25-30, 2013 Ottawa International Writers Festival, Spring Edition May 3-12, 2013 Ottawa Tulip Festival May 10-20, 2013 Victoria Day Festival May 25-26, 2013 Ottawa Race Weekend - Ottawa Marathon June 20-23, 2013 Ottawa Dragonboat Festival June 20 - July 1, 2013
TD Canada Trust Ottawa International Jazz Festival
July 1, 2013 Canada Day Festival July 4-14, 2013
July 25 - August 8, 2013
Ottawa International Chamber Music Festival
August 2013 Dates TBA
Capital Pride Festival
August 30 - September 2, 2013 Gatineau Hot Air Balloon Festival September 18-23, 2013
Ottawa International Animation Festival
October 24-29, 2013
Ottawa International Writers Festival
December 5, 2013 - January 7, 2014 Christmas Lights Across Canada Learn more about the many festivals, including a complete schedule of events. For downtown Ridea event listings, click here.