Events

Canadian Tulip Festival

May 8 - 18, 2026

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Ottawa’s downtown comes alive each spring with the World’s Largest Free Public Tulip Festival, a 74-year tradition celebrating beauty, history, and renewal. Visitors can enjoy over 300,000 tulips in more than 100 varieties, with some of the most stunning displays located around Parliament Hill and the National War Memorial. The self-guided Tulip Trail offers a perfect way to take in the blooms, soak up the vibrant festival atmosphere, and experience one of Ottawa’s most beloved seasonal celebrations.

Full details here.

When

May 8 - 18, 2026

Where

Downtown Ottawa

How much

Free

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