Useful Articles for Ottawa Apartment Renters
Ottawa's Upcoming Summer Events
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B in the Park |
July 30, 2009 |
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An evening of Celtic excellence featuring the Sons of Scotland Pipe Band and St. Andrew's Society of Winnipeg. |
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Glengarry Highland Games |
July 31 - August 1, 2009 |
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Witness traditional Scottish events with over 60 pipe bands, 200 Highland dancers, sports, pageantry and tradition. |
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| Type of event: Countryside, Entertainment and the arts, Family, Festivals, Sports and outdoors
613-527-2876 888-298-1666 |
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Muslim Summer Festival |
August 1, 2009 |
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Barbecue, Islamic bazaar, petting zoo, children’s games and more! |
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| Type of event: Countryside, Culinary, Entertainment and the arts, Family, Festivals, Free, Sports and outdoors
613-321-5000 x312 |
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Riverside Jam 2009 |
July 31 - August 2, 2009 |
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The biggest little country music jam this side of Nashville! |
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| Type of event: Countryside, Entertainment and the arts, Family, Festivals
613-226-9178 |
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Agility Association of Canada National Championships |
July 30 - August 2, 2009 |
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Watch some of North America’s top dog and handler teams compete in a fast-paced sport where, with the help of their handler, a dog is navigated through an obstacle course, testing athleticism, precision and speed. |
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| Type of event: Countryside, Family, Special events and holidays, Sports and outdoors | |
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Colonel By Day |
August 3, 2009 |
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Celebrate the holiday named for Ottawa’s founding father with live music, dancing, heritage demonstrators, costumed characters and games and face painting for the kids! |
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| Type of event: Entertainment and the arts, Family, Festivals, Free, Museum exhibitions, Special events and holidays, Sports and outdoors
613-234-4570 |
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Rideau Canal Festival |
July 31 - August 3, 2009 |
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A new eco-friendly festival celebrating Ontario’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site and featuring environmentally friendly fun for the whole family (canoeing, flotillas, cycling and heritage events). |
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| Type of event: Culinary, Entertainment and the arts, Family, Festivals, Free, Sports and outdoors, Unique
613-288-0970 |
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Ottawa Busker Festival |
July 30 - August 3, 2009 |
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Very unorthodox entertainment by street performers from around the world. Clowns, jugglers, acrobats and magic tricks. Free admission but donations appreciated. |
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| Type of event: Entertainment and the arts, Family, Festivals, Free
613-230-0984 |
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Noon on the Bridge |
June 17 - August 6, 2009 |
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Bring your lunch and enjoy a free hour of entertainment from noon to 1:00 p.m. The programming showcases a variety of musical styles, as well as theatrical vignettes. |
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| Type of event: Entertainment and the arts, Family, Free
613-239-5000 800-465-1867 |
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Sexy Laundry |
July 23 - August 8, 2009 |
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After 25 years of marriage, Alice & Henry have become stale. Sex for Dummies guidebook in hand, Alice convinces Henry into a weekend of alone time in the hopes of reigniting the spark! |
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| Type of event: Entertainment and the arts
613-564-7240 |
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Ottawa International Chamber Music Festival |
July 25 - August 8, 2009 |
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The world’s largest chamber music festival presents concerts in beautiful Ottawa churches and offers a wide array of music. |
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| Type of event: Entertainment and the arts, Festivals, Unique
613-234-8008 |
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Ottawa Lumière Festival |
August 8, 2009 |
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An evening festival with performers, large lantern statues created by artists, and members of the public who have made their own lanterns. |
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| Type of event: Entertainment and the arts, Family, Festivals, Free, Sports and outdoors
613-745-2742 |
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Fortissimo: Beating Retreat Ceremony |
August 6 - 8, 2009 |
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The Ceremonial Guard hosts several brass and reed bands and pipes and drums in the annual Beating Retreat ceremony. |
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| Type of event: Entertainment and the arts, Family, Free, Special events and holidays
613-992-4793 |
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Navan Fair |
August 6 - 9, 2009 |
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Animals, tractor pull, music, food and more! |
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| Type of event: Countryside, Culinary, Entertainment and the arts, Family, Festivals
613-835-2766 |
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Perth Garlic Festival |
August 8 - 9, 2009 |
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Celebrate the ‘stinking rose’! Perth is scented with the pungent aroma of garlic while thousands of ‘garlic heads’ revel in the many attributes of this wonderful herb. |
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| Type of event: Countryside, Culinary, Festivals
613-267-5322 877-268-2833 |
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Puppets Up! International Festival of Puppetry |
August 8 - 9, 2009 |
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Eleven professional puppetry troupes descend on the main street of Almonte to entertain and engage with exceptional puppets. |
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| Type of event: Countryside, Entertainment and the arts, Family, Festivals, Unique | |
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Haiku North America |
August 5 - 9, 2009 |
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Canada’s public celebration of haiku with international poets, lectures, book sales and workshops; includes appearances by Ian Tamblyn and Robert Sibley. |
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Company of Fools: Much Ado About Nothing |
July 3 - August 10, 2009 |
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An evening of Shakespeare under the stars. Pass the hat for payment. |
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| Type of event: Countryside, Entertainment and the arts, Family, Free, Special events and holidays, Sports and outdoors
613-863-7529 |
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Carp Garlic Festival |
August 8 - 15, 2009 |
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The largest producer-based garlic festival in Eastern Ontario lets you explore the riches of garlic—from cooking demonstrations and lectures on growing and braiding garlic to food concessions featuring garlic. |
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| Type of event: Countryside, Culinary, Family, Festivals
613-786-1010 |
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MUSICwestport |
August 15, 2009 |
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Free all-day performances by nine bands on three outdoor stages. |
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| Type of event: Countryside, Entertainment and the arts, Family, Festivals, Free
613-273-8333 |
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Sound of Light/Les grands Feux |
August 1 - 15, 2009 |
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An international fireworks competition with the greatest pyrotechnic experts—five unforgettable evenings of magical moments, colourful lights and melodic sound. |
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| Type of event: Entertainment and the arts, Family, Festivals, Sports and outdoors
819-771-3389 |
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Pakenham Fall Fair |
August 15, 2009 |
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Celebrate rural heritage with log skidding, horse, beef, dairy, horticultural and craft shows, antique tractors and cars, as well as some terrific children’s activities. |
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| Type of event: Countryside, Culinary, Family, Festivals, Sports and outdoors
613-256-1077 |
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Caribe-Expo (Ottawa Caribbean Carnival) |
August 14 - 16, 2009 |
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Enjoy lively calypso and soca. The cultural showcase of the event is the Caribe-Expo Street Parade where music is to be heard and fun is to be had. |
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| Type of event: Entertainment and the arts, Family, Festivals
613-729-1408 |
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Tombs of Eternity: The Afterlife in Ancient Egypt |
December 19, 2008 - August 16, 2009 |
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For the Ancient Egyptians, death was not the end of life, but the beginning of a new existence. The exhibition features human and animal mummies, and visitors will be able to learn more about the modern forensic study of mummies. |
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| Type of event: Family, Museum exhibitions
819-776-7000 800-555-5621 |
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National Capital Show Jumping Tournament |
August 12 - 16, 2009 |
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International horse show jumping tournament held on one of the best jumping fields in North America. |
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| Type of event: Countryside, Family, Special events and holidays, Sports and outdoors | |
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Curd Festival |
August 12 - 16, 2009 |
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Join the annual celebration of this cheesy treat in a town made famous by them! |
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National Capital Regatta |
August 15 - 16, 2009 |
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The regatta brings together the novice sailor and the well-seasoned racer in an atmosphere of friendly competition and camaraderie. |
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| Type of event: Countryside, Family, Special events and holidays, Sports and outdoors
613-828-5167 |
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It IS Rocket Science |
August 15 - 16, 2009 |
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See how technology has changed over the years, experiment with amazing rocket technologies, try your hand at launching a rocket, and discover how rocketry contributes to your life. |
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| Type of event: Family, Museum exhibitions
613-991-3044 866-442-4416 |
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Centretown Movies |
July 24 - August 22, 2009 |
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Bring a lawn chair and munchies to enjoy great movies in the great outdoors. Admission is pay-what-you-can. |
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| Type of event: Entertainment and the arts, Family, Free, Special events and holidays | |
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Ottawa Swans Australian Football Club |
May 9 - August 22, 2009 |
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The Ottawa Swans play their second season in the Ontario Australian Football League, the largest Australian Football League outside of Australia! Nine home games are played at one of the league’s premier venues. |
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| Type of event: Countryside, Sports and outdoors | |
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North Lanark Highland Games |
August 22, 2009 |
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Twenty pipe bands, a hundred dancers and champion heavyweight athletes combine to celebrate Scottish heritage. |
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| Type of event: Countryside, Entertainment and the arts, Family, Festivals, Sports and outdoors | |
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Ottawa Folk Festival |
August 21 - 23, 2009 |
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The festival highlights Canada’s rich traditions with music, dance, storytelling and crafts. Side-stage shows are a particular highlight as musicians share the spotlight. |
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| Type of event: Entertainment and the arts, Festivals
613-230-8234 |
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Ottawa GreekFest |
August 13 - 23, 2009 |
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Fun, food and festivities, with live music, traditional dancers, Greek cuisine and rainy day programs. |
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| Type of event: Culinary, Entertainment and the arts, Family, Festivals
613-225-8016 |
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Ottawa Reggae Festival |
August 21 - 23, 2009 |
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Kardinal Offishall, Shaggy, Babycham and more take the stage to raise funds to fight sickle cell anemia. |
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| Type of event: Entertainment and the arts, Festivals
613-898-6731 |
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National Tournament |
August 19 - 23, 2009 |
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International horse show jumping tournament held on one of the best jumping fields in North America. |
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| Type of event: Countryside, Family, Special events and holidays, Sports and outdoors | |
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Dance Nights |
July 3 - August 28, 2009 |
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Come and watch open-air dance performances on Canada’s first pedestrian mall. |
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| Type of event: Entertainment and the arts, Free, Special events and holidays
613-230-0984 |
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Changing the Guard |
June 27 - August 29, 2009 |
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Catch the thrilling spectacle of the Changing the Guard ceremony, celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2009. Come early (9:45 am) to learn about the symbolism, history and proceedings of the ceremony. |
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| Type of event: Entertainment and the arts, Family, Free, Special events and holidays, Sports and outdoors, Unique
613-239-5000 800-465-1867 |
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Capital Pride Festival |
August 21 - 30, 2009 |
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Ottawa’s gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered communities will be jumping on the pride wagon. From culture to partying, there’s an event for everyone. Parade and show on Sunday, August 30. |
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| Type of event: Entertainment and the arts, Festivals
613-252-7174 |
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Classic Air Rallye |
August 29 - 30, 2009 |
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Experience the golden age of aviation with dozens of classic and antique aircraft on display up close and flying. |
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| Type of event: Family, Festivals, Museum exhibitions, Sports and outdoors
613-829-2203 |
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Capital Magic Festival |
August 21 - 30, 2009 |
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Enjoy six days filled with the wonders of magic, illusion, sleight of hand and mind-blowing tricks that will amaze and leave you thinking “How did they do that?” Free with admission to SuperEx. |
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SuperEX: Central Canada Exhibition |
August 20 - 30, 2009 |
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A multi-faceted 11-day exhibition, SuperEX combines entertainment, outdoor shows and attractions, a large midway, theme pavilions and agricultural programs. |
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| Type of event: Countryside, Culinary, Entertainment and the arts, Family, Festivals, Sports and outdoors
613-237-7222 |
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Carnivàle Lune Bleue |
July 23 - August 30, 2009 |
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Participate in the unbelievable sights, sounds and smells of carnival culture: ride the vintage Ferris wheel and carrousel, dine in the gourmet Cookhouse, have your fortune read and see the great snakes of the world! |
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| Type of event: Countryside, Culinary, Entertainment and the arts, Family, Special events and holidays, Sports and outdoors, Unique | |
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Riverfest |
August 29 - 30, 2009 |
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Learn about the people who shaped the history of the Ottawa River. |
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| Type of event: Countryside, Family, Festivals, Museum exhibitions, Sports and outdoors
613-832-4347 |
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Upper Gatineau Whitewater Festival |
August 28 - 30, 2009 |
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A family event that welcomes canoe, kayak and rafting enthusiasts of all calibers. |
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| Type of event: Countryside, Family, Festivals, Sports and outdoors
514-252-3001 |
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Carillon concerts |
July 2 - August 31, 2009 |
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The Dominion Carillonneur plays the 53-bell carillon of the Peace Tower for a one-hour concert at 11:00 a.m. |
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| Type of event: Entertainment and the arts, Family, Free, Special events and holidays, Unique
613-992-4793 866-599-4999 |
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aMAZEing summer fun |
June 26 - August 31, 2009 |
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Cool down in the water spray zone, set amongst the world’s largest collection of hedge mazes, puzzle mazes, corn maze, hayrides and more. |
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| Type of event: Countryside, Entertainment and the arts, Family, Sports and outdoors, Unique
613-838-5440 |
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Dancing in the Street |
July 6 - August 31, 2009 |
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Dancers and musicians from The School of Dance create over 40 “dance happenings”—on Sparks Street, at the National Gallery of Canada and in the ByWard Market, as well as at local parks, community centres and malls. |
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