WHERE TO GO JULY

Here’s how to make the most of summer in the city.

July 1st Canada Day Fireworks

Don’t miss the 15-minute show at 10:00 pm on the Ottawa River, launched at Nepean Point. The best viewing spots are Confederation Boulevard, Major Hill’s Park, Victoria Island, Jacques-Cartier Park, and the Canadian Museum of History grounds.

JULY 6TH - 16TH

Ottawa Bluesfest

This multi-staged, multi-weekend music festival hosts over 200 live performances in the heart of the city at Lebreton Flats, and this year’s headliner is no other than Shania Twain.

JULY 15TH

Hope Volleyball Summerfest

JULY 21ST - JULY 23RD

Carivibe

Ottawa Caribbean Carnival

JULY

11th National Mojito Day

One of Ottawa’s most popular Saturdays on its summer event calendar, Hope Volleyball Summerfest in the largest outdoor volleyball tournament in Canada, which doubles as a concert and festival at Mooney’s Bay. You don’t have to play volleyball to attend, and those interested in putting in a team for beach volleyball can choose between the ‘pro’ and ‘amateur’ leagues… all in support of 5 local/ regional charities.

This is the summer’s largest celebration of Caribbean culture in Ottawa, and includes 4 major events: an opening party on York Street, a day Festival on Petrie Island, a Block Party, and ‘Mango’ Food & Music Festival in the Byward Market

JULY 25TH

NATIONAL WINE + CHEESE DAY

While its origins are relatively unknown, the mixture of rum, mint and lime has been around since the 1500s. In honour of this ageold favourite, enjoy a mojito on this national day.

Ottawa has no shortage of excellent local wines and local, artisanal cheeses. Turn to page 66 for some top picks.