Local Festivals and Events:

Local Attractions:

January
Bell Capital Cup
Kiwanis International Midget hockey tournament

February
Gatineau Loppet
Winterlude

May
Canadian Tulip Festival
Marathon Weekend

June
Franco-Ontarian Festival
Italian Week
Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival
Ottawa International Jazz Festival

July
Canada Day
Ottawa Bluesfest
Ottawa International Chamber Music Festival

August
Ottawa Folk Festival

September
Gatineau Hot Air Balloon Festival
 

October
Fall Rhapsody                                                    The Ottawa International Animation Festival

November
Remembrance Day Ceremonies

December
Christmas Lights Across Canada

Discovering the Outaouais region:

Parliament of Canada Visiting the buildings and grounds of Parliament Hill is rewarding. As a site of architectural beauty, historical significance and federal decision-making, the Hill belongs not only to those who work here, but to all Canadians.	H-C-W Steam Train Hop aboard one of Canada’s last remaining authentic steam-powered trains and climb the Gatineau hills as did the pioneers at the turn of the last century.
Museum of Civilization The Canadian Museum of Civilization has roughly 25,000 square metres (270,000 sq. ft.) of display space, spread over four floors in its Museum Building. The galleries house a mix of permanent and changing exhibits including the Canadian children’s museum, the Canadian Postal Museum, and an IMAX theatre.	Casino du Lac-Leamy Located only 5 minutes from downtown Ottawa, the Casino du Lac-Lemay is the heart of a magnificent resort-an inspiring oasis of water and greenery. The Casino combines the fun of gaming with the delights of fine dining and the performance arts.
Gatineau Park Gatineau Park is a wedge of land measuring 361 square kilometres to the northwest of Canada’s Capital Region. In the Park, the NCC protects plants and animals and manages facilities and trails so that the public may enjoy outdoor activities in every season.