things to do

The National War Memorial in downtown Ottawa. Photo/Derek Mellon via the OttawaStart Flickr Pool. On Remembrance Day, November 11, Canadians honour and remember our veterans, and all who served Canada during war, armed conflict and peace. In Ottawa, the annual National Ceremony at the downtown cenotaph will be live streamed, with members of the public encouraged to not attend in person. ...

The Peace Tower. (Photo/Devyn Barrie) Here’s a list of things to do in Ottawa this Labour Day long weekend: Related: Open and closed in Ottawa for Labour Day. Labour Day parade starts at noon at city hall Go for a swim! ...

[caption id=“attachment_78807” align=“aligncenter” width=“1000”] An Inuksuk display. (Photo by G. Gower / 2017)[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_78806” align=“aligncenter” width=“1000”] A mosaiculture display at MosaiCanada. (Photo by G. Gower / 2017)[/caption] _ After attracting huge crowds for Canada 150, Mosaïculture returns to Gatineau for 2018. ...

[ ](https://www.flickr.com/photos/40070323@N07/12470178255/) _ (Update via Canadian Heritage Feb. 16) _ Mother Nature is at it again! The weather conditions are forcing the Rideau Canal to close until further notice, so updates regarding the 38th Annual Accora Village Bed Race and the Waiters and Waitresses Race planned for this weekend on the skateway will be shared on our Twitter feed. ...

[ ](https://www.flickr.com/photos/36948326@N02/16221745526/in/photolist-qHsFMG-bA7A9H-qUSFPR-223pdUt-Sb9e6y-e3Fbvo-jnDpKA-bUSJCp-Nthr15-RAjd6U-qYJ8Bh-k3NSvC-f3E9iw-qJyQR8-nE1afw-9cmrBU-DrBFKY-e1pxzB-DC26zZ-k3LkRX-byuVme-p5jF1z-fi4crT-eZ2DM4-jH8qZt-bb2Sbz-bUSJCx-bJDUxx-dmGUDT-U7ySRq-fFC4A3-dU7b72-nXmrCn-qJrp5b-pNYnwZ-k3NQTu-e78rMW-jZWViV-Jw9sKd-rhTBRi-jH9R9j-dTMF9H-kbah3g-qCpjV9-q51RPN-hSjxCS-k3NRzu-4KRzc9-eHsdQL-qEa37U) Most of the Rideau Canal is now open, with a seven-kilometre stretch from Dow’s Lake all the way to Queen Street available for skating. Much of the canal is in good to very good condition, although the stretch from Concord Street North to Queen Street is listed as fair. ...

[caption id=“attachment_57985” align=“aligncenter” width=“922”] Christmas Lights Across Canada.[/caption] ** The 33rd edition of Christmas Lights Across Canada will kick off with an official illumination ceremony on December 7, 2017 at 7 p.m. ** Every night from December 7 to January 7, enjoy the magical winter lightscapes multimedia show projected on Parliament Hill buildings. ...

An annual show and sale of antique to modern dolls, teddy bears, toys, and dollhouse miniatures. Freewill cash donation to the Ottawa Food bank buys you entry. Over 40 vendors! Lots to see for young and old alike. Special display of Fashion Integrity dolls depicting the glamour and excitement of today’s fashion industry. ...

One of the key attractions of Rideau Hall are the extensive grounds, where most public events are held. Gov. Gen. David Johnston prepares to read a children’s book by astronaut Chris Hadfield to a group of children on the grounds in June, 2017. ...

Although Canada Day celebrations are over, events will still be taking place across the city over the next six months to celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday. From July 16 to Sept. 24, the public is invited to attend Kontinuum in the Lyon station LRT tunnel. ...

** Related: What’s open and closed in Ottawa on Victoria Day weekend ** Looking for something to do in or around Ottawa this Victoria Day long weekend? _ OttawaStart.com ** ** _ has you covered! Got a suggestion? Tweet them at us @OttawaStart or comment below. ...