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Winterlude / Bal de Neige
2ŒŽ4 - 20“ϊ, 2005
National Capital Region
Tel: 1-800-465-1867 or (613) 239-5000


Web Site: www.canadascapital.gc.ca

Every February, Canada's Capital Region is host to Winterlude, North America's greatest winter festival. Three fun-filled weekends of excitement and activity await the whole family! From spectacular ice carvings to an amazing playground made of snow, Winterlude is a great way to take in the best of our Canadian winter.

Skate the Rideau Canal, the world's longest skating rink!
Marvel at the spectacular ice and snow sculptures.
Visit Snowflake Kingdom, the world's biggest snow playground in Jacques Cartier Park in Hull.
Winterlude goes international! Come experience the Crossroads of Nations at the Festival Plaza.
Gigantic snow sculptures and ice-carvings, live shows and workshops will bring the cultural richness of guest countries to life.

 

Canadian Ski Marathon
‚QŒŽ 12 - 13“ϊ, 2005
Tel: (819) 770-6556
Fax (819) 770-7428


Web Site: www.csm-mcs.com

Challenge Canada's winter! If you love the outdoors, you owe it to yourself to experience the ultimate winter event - the Canadian Ski Marathon (CSM), held every second weekend in February. The world's longest cross-country ski tour is a skier's paradise and offers some of the best wilderness trails anywhere. It attracts over 2000 skiers, ages 4 to 86, from novice to expert. The annual two-day event features ten sections that span 160km of tranquility and beauty through the Quebec countryside, from Buckingham to Montebello to Lachute. It can be two days of easygoing skiing on pristine trails or it can be the adventure of a lifetime. Ski as little as 12km or as much as 160km, you set the pace. For more information and to see a video clip of the event, visit our website. The CSM is a tradition to call your own!

 

Keskinada Loppet
‚QŒŽ13 - 15“ϊ, 2004
Gatineau Park
Tel: (819) 595-0114
Web Site: www.keskinada.com
Canada's biggest cross-country ski event! Events include the 50 km classic and freestyle races, the 25 km classic and freestyle races, the 5 km classic, the 10 km freestyle and the popular 2 km Mini-Keski for children. The Keskinada also re-introduces the fast-paced Sprints event in the ByWard Market, presented by Sirius Consulting Group. Register for races and learn more about the Keskinada Loppet at www.keskinada.com
Canadian Tulip Festival
‚TŒŽ 6 - 24“ϊ, 2004
Tel: (613) 567-5757
Fax: (613) 567-6216
Web Site: www.tulipfestival.ca
Millions of tulips will blossom in May in Canada's scenic Capital Region, North America's Tulip Capital, creating an exotic mosaic of colour and beauty along the Tulip Route. The 2004 edition of the Canadian Tulip Festival will Celebrate Canadafs Tulip Experience and our near 60-year affair with the Tulip. In 2004, the 15 km Tulip Route which runs through both cities of Ottawa and Gatineau will feature 4 Official Festival Sites, 15 Attraction Sites and 3 Partner Sites, which include everything from our world class museums and attractions to shopping areas with a Tulip Shuttle each weekend
National Capital Race Weekend
‚TŒŽ 28 - 30“ϊ, 2004
Tel: (613) 234-2221
Fax: (613) 567-6216
Web Site: http://www.ncm.ca
We feature events for every member of the Family. You can run, walk, in-line skate or come out and spectate.
Events include the Marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K and 2K runs.
The race course travels along the historic Rideau Canal.

Italian Week
Preston Street
‚UŒŽ 11 - 20“ϊ, 2004
Tel: (613) 567-4532 / 231-2815
The Corso Italia (Preston Street) is THE place to be for all the music, food, pageantry, art and opera that is Italy.
Year 2004 will mark the 30th Anniversary of Ottawa's Italian Week festival.
Bring the whole family and enjoy Ottawa's rich Italian heritage.
Festival Franco-Ontarien
‚UŒŽ 17 - 26“ϊ, 2004
Ottawa, Ontario
Tel: (613) 755-2553
Fax: (613) 789-3562
Web Site: www.ffo.ca
Email: info@ffo.ca
Hugely entertaining, the Festival franco-ontarien kicks off every summer in the nationfs capital with plenty of thrills and chills. Since 1976, it has grown into a must-attend, fun-filled experience for the whole family.

Evenings, thousands of cheering fans gather to enjoy star-studded concerts. In the daytime, kids are magically swept away by song and play led by top children performers. Come and savour French culture in all its dimensions. See the stars and discover French Ontariofs home-grown talents and those emerging from Africa, Europe, Quebec and Acadia.

Festival franco-ontarien: Join in the fun!

Carnival of Cultures
Outdoor Astrolabe Theatre
‚UŒŽ 17 - 20“ϊ, 2004
Tel: (613) 239-5000
Web Site: www.carnivalofcultures.ca
A summer kaleidoscope of cultures featuring music, song and dance from around the world at the picturesque outdoor Astrolabe Theatre.
Non-stop international entertainment spotlighting unique and exotic artists from abroad.
Dynamic performances by Ottawa's top folkloric dancers, singers and musicians.
Sample treasures from around the world in the heart of Ottawa.
Capital City Beer Festival
‚UŒŽ 10 - 12“ϊ, 2004
Tel: (416) 635-9889 x25
Web Site: www.beerfestivals.ca
With over 30 Breweries and more than 100 brands of beer The Capital City Beer Festival is one event that Ottawa Residents and Tourists alike cannot afford to miss! Moreover, the Festival features live music all day, everyday, informative educational seminars and gourmet fare.

Tickets will be available at selected Beer Stores in the Ottawa region and online at www.beerfestivals.ca. Included with the admission, patrons receive a commemorative tasting cup, souvenir program and 10 sampling tickets.

Ottawa Fringe Festival
‚UŒŽ 17 - 27“ϊ, 2004
Arts Court, University of Ottawa Theatre Dept.
Tel: (613) 232-6162
Fax: (613) 569-7660
E-Mail: fringe@ottawafringe.com
 
Ottawa Dragon Boat Race Festival
‚UŒŽ 26 - 27“ϊ, 2004
Tel: (613) 238-7711
Website: http://www.dragonboat.net
Ottawa Dragon Boat Race Festival
June 26 - 27, 2004
Tel: (613) 238-7711
Website: http://www.dragonboat.net
Ottawa International Jazz Festival
‚UŒŽ 24 - ‚VŒŽ4“ϊ 2004
Confederation Park
Tel: (613) 241-2633
Fax: (613) 241-5774
Website: http://www.ottawajazzfestival.com
The Ottawa International Jazz Festival is one of the National Capital Region's premiere music events. In July, the finest jazz musicians in the world perform in intimate studio spaces and in open air venues where thousands enjoy world class jazz.


Canada Day
‚VŒŽ‚P“ϊ
Parliament Hill, Major's Hill Park
and Jacques Cartier Park in Hull
Tel: 1-800-465-1867 or (613) 239-5000
Canada's Capital Region celebrates our national holiday with shows, street performers and concerts!

Join us on Parliament Hill where some of Canada's best artists perform for the entire country.
The whole family can share in the excitement of the festivities at sites around the Capital Region including Major's Hill Park and Jacques Cartier Park in Hull.

Cisco Systems Bluesfest
‚VŒŽ 9 - 18“ϊ, 2004
Tel: (613) 247-1188
Fax: (613) 247-2220
Website: http://www.ottawa-bluesfest.ca
Canada's Biggest Blues Festival presents an outstanding array of the finest blues musicians over two weekends in a spectacular outdoor setting in downtown Ottawa.

Two weekends packed with Blues music!
Hotel Blues Packages including accommodation and festival admission.
Gospel Tent, Acoustic Tent, and the main stage
Enter our contest to win tickets to this years festival!


Canada dance festival

‚UŒŽ3-12“ϊ

(613)947-7000(ext870)

www.canadadance.ca

 

 

Ottawa International Chamber Music Festival
‚VŒŽ 24“ϊ - ‚WŒŽ 7“ϊ, 2004
Tel: (613) 234-8008
Web Site: www.chamberfest.com
Each summer, thousands of music lovers travel from across Canada and around the world to attend the largest chamber music festival in the world. The 11th Ottawa International Chamber Music Festival will present 110 concerts from July 24 to August 7, 2004. Over 250 of the top chamber musicians from Canada and the international scene will perform in acoustically perfect heritage churches. Passes are $50 (Canadian) for adults and $25 for students and permit listeners to attend most of the concerts. Discover more at www.chamberfest.com.

Caribe-Expo

Ottawa Caribbean festival

‚WŒŽ7-15“ϊ

(613)729-1408

www.caribe-expo.com

 
Central Canada Exhibition
‚WŒŽ 19 - 29“ϊ, 2004
Tel: (613) 237-7222
Website: http://www.the-ex.com
It's a scream - ten days of wholesome family entertainment at a great price!

Exciting Midway featuring over 60 rides including a roller coaster
Free CONCERT SERIES
Plenty of FREE interactive exhibits and entertainment throughout the grounds and buildings featuring the Bauer Daredevil Show!
Group picnics available.

Ottawa Greek Summer Festival
‚WŒŽ 12 - 22“ϊ, 2004
1315 Prince of Wales Dr.
(between Baseline & Merivale)
Tel: (613) 225-8016
Fax: (613) 225-8545
E-mail: festival@helleniccommunity.com
Website: http://www.ottawagreekfest.com
Ottawa Greek Summer Festival
August 12 - 22, 2004
1315 Prince of Wales Dr.
(between Baseline & Merivale)
Tel: (613) 225-8016
Fax: (613) 225-8545
E-mail: festival@helleniccommunity.com
Website: http://www.ottawagreekfest.com
CKCU Ottawa Folk Festival
‚WŒŽ 26 - 29“ϊ, 2004
Tel: (613) 230-8234
Fax: (613) 230-7887
Web Site: http://www.ottawafolk.org
The annual festival celebrates Canada's rich folk tradition with music, dance, storytelling and crafts.

Evening concerts featuring North Americas finest acoustic musicians.
Over 150 performers on six stages Saturday and Sunday afternoons.
Children's concerts and family activity area.

Ottawa Lumiere Festival
‚WŒŽ 28, 2004
Tel: (613)745-2742
Fax: (613) 745-4153
Email: cccc@bellnet.ca
Website: www.lumiereottawa.com
The Lumiere Festival is an enchanting evening event that brings together professional artists and performers with community members to celebrate the beauty and magic of light and lanterns.

On August 28th, Stanley Park will be lined with enchanting lantern sculptures created by professional artists and a variety of performers ? dancers, musicians, stilt walkers and story tellers will add to the magical atmosphere.

Musical bands lead the way along the waterfs edge, and participants carry handmade paper lanterns that they have created at a Lumiere lantern workshop or purchased at the Festival. Dressed in midsummer eve costume - fairies, pixies, dragons and elves - children proudly carry their own lanterns as their fairy wings bump behind them.

In the water The Rideau River Swanboat Fisher fishes for luminous fish and canoes float by with their own brightly lit lanterns. Fairy dancers weave in and out of trees and a fire demonstrator shoots flames high into the night sky. The lantern labyrinth, made of hundreds of small lanterns, shines enticingly and the wishing tree glows beautifully with the colourful wishes people have attached to its branches.

As the light begins to dim, hundreds of lantern lights flicker and Stanley Park will be under the spell of the enchanting magic of the Lumiere Festival!

Gatineau Hot Air Balloon Festival
‚XŒŽ 3 - 6“ϊ, 2004
Tel: (819) 243-2331 or 1 800 668-8383
Be part of Canada's largest balloonfest!
With 150 hot air balloons from eight countries.
200 shows and activities, 40 fairground rides and a MEGA-fireworks display.
Everyone in the family will enjoy a great weekend filled with color!
Buy a four-day passport bracelet for the 15th Gatineau Hot Air Balloon Festival!
Ottawa International Animation Festival
‚XŒŽ 22 - 26“ϊ, 2004
Tel: (613) 232-8769
Website: www.awn.com/ottawa
One of the largest festivals of its kind, OIAF attracts over 1000 animators, producers, distributors, industry leaders, cultural representatives, students and animation fans from around the world. A rare chance for the general public to come and see the best new animation from around the world in the company of the filmmakers, including many Academy Award winners!
Ottawa International Writers Festival
‚XŒŽ 30“ϊ -‚P‚OŒŽ9“ϊ, 2004
Tel: (613) 562-1243
Website: www.writersfest.com
Canada's festival of ideas. An interactive celebration of the word in all its forms including fiction, poetry, non-fiction, song writing, screen writing and play writing.

Urban Music Festival
‚XŒŽ
Tel: (613) 564-1771
Website: www.urbanmusicfestival.com
Canadian Urban Music Festival provides a forum in which urban music and culture is on display. A wide range of activities associated with the festival draw upon many cultural influences, including African, North and South American, North and South Asian and European. Urbanfest's main objective is to promote urban culture and diversity in Canada, while fostering an atmosphere of artistic creativity and unforgettable entertainment. Follow the drumming to the largest Urban Music Festival in Canada.
Fall Rhapsody
‚P‚OŒŽ 2 - 17“ϊ, 2004
Tel: (819) 827-2020 or 1 800 465-1867
Website: http://www.capcan.ca
in Canada's Capital Region celebrate autumn's harvest of colour with Fall Rhapsody.

You'll find workshops, guided tours, nature interpretation programs and many outdoor activities in Gatineau Park. There are plenty of activities for children as well: shows, crafts and exciting games will help them enjoy the season with all its marvelous colours.
Neighbouring municipalities will celebrate autumn with arts and crafts exhibits and activities for the whole family.

Capital Music Conference

‚P‚PŒŽ 5-7

(613)860-0050

www.capitalmusicconference.com

 

Lebanorama
‚P‚PŒŽ 12 - 14“ϊ, 2004
Tel: (613) 742-6952
Rideau High School Auditorium
815 St. Laurent Blvd.
Website: www.al-arz.ca
A weekend celebration of Ottawa's Lebanese and mainstream performing arts and artists.

Continuous showcase of Lebanese folk & contemporary music, song and dance, in an intimate setting.
Inspiring art exhibit featuring Lebanese painters, sculptors and lithographers.
Full-length films and documentaries.
Delicious Lebanese cuisine and mouthwatering pastries.

Christmas Lights Across Canada
‚P‚QŒŽ 2 -‚PŒŽ9“ϊ, 2005
Tel: 1-800-465-1867 or (613) 239-5000
Website: http://www.capcan.ca
aunched in 1985 by the National Capital Commission (NCC), Christmas Lights Across Canada is one of a host of unique programs which was created to liven up the winter months. Originally only Parliament Hill was illuminated, but the program has grown to include 16 NCC sites and over 51 other sites along Confederation Boulevard.
Thanks to the support of its many partners in the Capital Region and in the provincial and territorial capitals, Christmas Lights Across Canada has created a tradition of collaboration and goodwill among all Canadians.

Canada Cup East

‚P‚QŒŽ 15-19“ϊ

(613)234-4119

http://canadacupeast.curing.ca

 

Ottawa International Hochey Festival

‚PŒŽ 5-9“ϊ

(613)239-500

www.oihf.net