calendar of events
July 6-9 , 2017 Canadian Track and Field Championships
Terry Fox Athletic Facility A four-day competition for Canada ’ s best Olympic and Paralympic athletes . The championship serves as selection trials for national teams .
www . athletics . ca
July 6-16 , 2017 RBC Bluesfest
LeBreton Flats One of the largest international music events in the world , with over 220 varied musical acts on several outdoor stages , attracting more than 300,000 music fans each year .
613-247-1188 / 866-258-3748 www . ottawabluesfest . ca
July 7-22 , 2017 Sky lounge
Ottawa City Hall A culinary flight of fancy takes you 150 feet in the air to discover Ottawa ’ s fine dining like never before . Chef Stephen La Salle and his team from feast + revel – the restaurant at the Andaz Ottawa ByWard Market hotel – provide appetizing creations while guests enjoy a spectacular view of Canada ’ s capital .
www . ottawa2017 . ca
July 11-SepTemBeR 16 , 2017 Northern lights : Sound and light Show
Parliament Hill Take an unforgettable journey of sound and light , as you explore Canada ’ s physical , historical and cultural landscapes . A free bilingual evening show .
www . soundandlightshow . ca
July 22-AuguST 4 , 2017 Ottawa Chamberfest
Dominion-Chalmers United Church The world ’ s largest chamber music festival presents concerts in beautiful Ottawa churches and offers a wide array of music .
613-234-6306 www . chamberfest . com
RBC Bluesfest See July listings for details .
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AuguST 3-7 , 2017 Ottawa Busker Festival
Sparks Street Unorthodox entertainment by street performers from around the world . Clowns , jugglers , acrobats and magic tricks . Free admission but donations appreciated .
613-230-0984 www . sparkslive . com
AuguST 3-7 , 2017 Capital Ribfest
Ottawa City Hall The new big BBQ foodie experience , takes over downtown Ottawa . Free admission , lots of ribbers , live music , craft beer gardens and much more !
613-851-5752 www . capitalribfest . ca
AuguST 3-27 , 2017 Cirque du Soleil : VOlTA
Zibi Inspired in part by the spirit of adventure , get your adrenaline rushing by the spectacular acrobatic prowess presented in a visually striking world paired with melodic and engaging music .
877-924-7783 www . cirquedusoleil . com
AuguST 16-20 , 2017 Curd Festival
St-Albert Cheese Factory The Curd Festival from the St-Albert Cheese Factory offers a diverse program with a variety of activities and live music for the whole family .
613-321-0102 , ext . 0 www . festivaldelacurd . ca
AuguST 21-27 , 2017 2017 Canadian pacific Women ’ s Open
Ottawa Hunt and Golf Club The best golfers of the LPGA Tour compete in Canada ’ s national championship tournament .
www . cpwomensopen . com
AuguST 21-27 , 2017 Capital pride Festival
Various locations Ottawa ’ s gay , lesbian , bisexual and transgendered communities will be jumping on the pride wagon . From culture to partying , there ’ s an event for everyone . Parade and show on Sunday , August 27 .
613-252-7174 www . ottawacapitalpride . ca
AuguST 31-SepTemBeR 4 , 2017 gatineau Hot Air Balloon Festival
Gatineau , Québec Come to Canada ’ s largest balloon festival where hot air balloons fill the Gatineau sky and a number of exciting shows take place .
819-243-2330 / 800-668-8383 www . balloongatineau . com
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la machine
July 26-30 , 2017 la machine
Downtown Ottawa streets Downtown Ottawa is taken over by a larger-than-life robotic spider and fire-breathing dragon — a North American first !
www . ottawa2017 . ca
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AuguST 5-19 , 2017 ( Wednesdays and Saturdays ) Sound of light
Canadian Museum of History An international fireworks competition with the greatest pyrotechnic experts — five unforgettable evenings of magical moments , colourful lights and melodic sound .
819-771-3389 www . feux . qc . ca
AuguST 7 , 2017 Colonel By Day
Bytown Museum Celebrate the holiday named for Ottawa ’ s founding father with activities , music , and more !
613-234-4570 www . bytownmuseum . com
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Sound of Light See August listings for details . |
photo : neil robertson |
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