What’s Happening in Ottawa? July 31 - August 6
August 1
Full Moon Yoga takes place at the Great Lawn of Lansdowne - bring your yoga supplies and enjoy a new moon cycle!
https://www.facebook.com/events/199189532954378/199189542954377
August 2
Kaleidoscope Kayaking is a night-time kayaking experience down the Rideau Canal surrounded by LEDs on your boat and others, leading you towards the fireworks taking place at the Casino Lac-Leamy.
https://rentals.ovap.ca/products/kaleidoscope-kayaking
August 2
Les Grands Feux du Casino Lac-Leamy features firework displays throughout the first three weeks of August. Stop by the Museum of History in Gatineau for culinary experiences, art, and more.
August 2
Salsa at City Hall is a weekly event taking place until the end of August, where new and seasoned dancers can gather to practice and have some fun!
https://salsa-city-hall.square.site/
August 2-3
City Sounds is an outdoor musical festival taking place all across the city in a variety of different venues - including outside the Ottawa sign!
https://ottawamic.com/citysounds
August 3
Yoga in the Vines will take place at the Jabulani Vineyard, and feature wine, yoga, and sound healing. Non-alcoholic options are available.
https://www.yogawithivory.com/yoga-wine
August 4
Capital Pop-Up Cinema is an outdoor, free pop-up cinema event!
https://www.capitalpopupcinema.com/schedule
August 4-5
The Glengarry Highland Games is a traditional Scottish event featuring pipe bands, highland dancers, sports, pageants, and other traditions.
https://glengarryhighlandgames.com/
August 5
Bachata on the Hill is a pop-up Latin dance event that takes place Sundays from 12-4 pm outside Parliament Hill. The first hour is a lesson and the next three are social dancing.
https://www.facebook.com/CapitalBachataFestival/events
August 5
The Urban Art Collective takes place some Saturdays June-September.
https://urbanartcollective.ca/pages/urban-markets
August 2-6
Festival Country du Grand Gatineau is a country festival featuring more than 40 artists on outdoor stages!
August 6
Cars & Coffee hosts over 150 cars and over 8000 guests!
https://www.facebook.com/events/809072494107943/
August 4-7
Ottawa International Busker Fest features street performers from around the world - admission is free but donations are appreciated.
