Public-health measures remain in effect in parks, NCC says, and the 68th Canadian Tulip Festival activities will be online only. Tulips will bloom again in Ottawa in 2020, but fans may have to keep their distance from many significant sections of the annual springtime explosions of colour in the national capital region in addition to...Read More

Thousands of bright orange flowers have blossomed into a colourful expression of gratitude, peace, and freedom at the Derek Doubleday Arboretum – celebrating the milestone anniversary of the Dutch people being freed from Nazi occupation by Canadian troops. The 75th anniversary of the Liberation of the Netherlands is being celebrated in 2020 by the Canadian...Read More

OTTAWA — The tulips will bloom in Ottawa this spring, but the National Capital Commission is reminding everyone to practice physical distancing if they go for a walk to see them. The tulips planted last fall along Queen Elizabeth Driveway and at Commissioners Park are starting to sprout from the ground. By: Josh Pringle Photo:...Read More

VANASTRA – Tulips will soon be blooming all over Vanastra thanks to that community’s participation in the nationwide Liberation 75 project which commemorates the 75thanniversary of the liberation of the Netherlands. By: Scott Nixon Photo: Handout Source: Exeter Lakeshore Times-Advance Read Full ArticleRead More

Another major Ottawa tourist draw has been cancelled after the city extended its ban on public gatherings in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Organizers of the TD Ottawa Jazz Festival announced this week that the marquee music event slated for June 19-July 1 at Confederation Park has been called off. The news came after...Read More

OTTAWA — The COVID-19 pandemic is forcing organizers of two popular Ottawa festival to adjust plans for this year’s events. In a statement Monday morning, the TD Ottawa Jazz Festival says it is working on “new and exciting ways” to present music to fans for the 40 anniversary of the festival. “With the passing of each...Read More

Despite the wintry conditions across Ontario this week, spring is officially on the horizon. With the start of the new season just days away, it’s time to start making plans for the warmer weather. If you’re already dreaming about fun and free stuff to do in Ottawa with your BFFs next month, prepare to be...Read More

Here’s how you can get the most out of a spring visit to Canada, enjoying more intimate encounters with places that can get busy at other times of the year. By: Lola Augestine Brown Photo: Design Pic Inc. National Geographic UK Read Full ArticleRead More

As one decade comes to a close and a new one begins, Ottawa’s tourism sector is set to deliver a year like no other. New adventure-packed entertainment, expanded activities and landmark anniversaries are building on the marquee events and attractions introduced in recent years. By: OBJ360 Content Studio Photo: Canadian Tulip Festival / Ottawa Tourism...Read More

Standing next to a kneeling Robert Bouthot, Bryson Wilson explained how to plant a tulip bulb, watching as the Navy veteran delicately pressed the bulb into the cold soil, tip up, then neatly covered it with earth. By: Spencer Van Dyk Photo: Spencer Van Dyk CBC Read Full ArticleRead More