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Woof woof woof woof woof! 🐶Sorry, our dog-human relations officer got ahold of our social media again.Let me translate: ...
08/22/2026

Woof woof woof woof woof! 🐶
Sorry, our dog-human relations officer got ahold of our social media again.
Let me translate: upgrade from the puppy pool with a free end-of-season dog swim!

On the last day of the season, our outdoor pools will open their waters to dogs following the final public swim of the day.

Sunday, August 23
- Beaverbrook Outdoor Pool, 5 to 6 pm
- Corkstown Pool, 5 to 6 pm
- Entrance Pool, 5 to 6 pm
- Glen Cairn Pool, 5:30 to 6:30 pm
- Katimavik Outdoor Pool, 5 to 6 pm

Sunday, August 30
- Bearbrook Pool, 5 to 6 pm
- Genest Pool, 3:15 to 4:15 pm

Monday, August 31
- Crestview Outdoor Pool, 4:30 to 5:30 pm
- General Burns, 4 to 5 pm

Before your pup dives in, please review the dogs in wading pools rules: https://ottawa.ca/en/recreation-and-parks/parks-facilities-and-rentals/outdoor-recreation/water-activities/wading-pools/dogs-wading-pools

Hope to see you and your furry friends very soon! Woof! 🐕💦🐩

08/21/2026

Congratulations to all the incredible 2026 Young at Art winners! 🎨✨

Your creativity, passion and talent continue to inspire and shape arts and culture in Ottawa's community. We’re proud to celebrate your amazing work and artistic achievements.

The exhibit Making it Stop by Barb Lougheed opens September 3 at the Trinity Art Gallery. Through vibrant abstract paint...
08/20/2026

The exhibit Making it Stop by Barb Lougheed opens September 3 at the Trinity Art Gallery. Through vibrant abstract paintings, Lougheed explores the anxiety of our times while embracing the joy, resilience and complexity of human emotion.

Join us for the opening reception on September 3 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm at 245 Centrum Boulevard in Orléans and experience the exhibition from September 3 to October 6.

Find out more: https://ottawa.ca/en/arts-heritage-and-events/art-centres-galleries-and-exhibition-spaces/galleries-and-exhibition-spaces/trinity-art-gallery/exhibition-barb-lougheed-september-3-october-6

Image: Barb Lougheed, Affect #17, oil on canvas, 2026, 106.7 x 121.9 cm, photograph by Melanie Willis, courtesy of the artist.

Interested in exhibiting in our Community Galleries? Find out more: ottawa.ca/communitygalleries

Tomorrow! Wednesday, August 19: City Series Salsa from 6:30 to 10 pm at City Hall.  Workshop  #1 - 6:30 to 7:15 pm – Tim...
08/19/2026

Tomorrow!

Wednesday, August 19: City Series Salsa from 6:30 to 10 pm at City Hall.

Workshop #1 - 6:30 to 7:15 pm – Timba Cubana
Workshop #2 - 7:15 to 8 pm – GoSalsa
Social - 8 to 10 pm - DJ Pete

Find out more: https://www.facebook.com/share/17tPPM6yq3/

Events: August 19 to 23 Wednesday, August 19 Can You Dig It? Paleontology (ages 8 to 11): 10:30 am to noon at Billings E...
08/17/2026

Events: August 19 to 23

Wednesday, August 19
Can You Dig It? Paleontology (ages 8 to 11): 10:30 am to noon at Billings Estate National Historic Site
City Series Salsa: 6:30 to 10 pm at Ottawa City Hall

Thursday, August 20
Time Travellers – Games and Toys (ages 5 to 7): 10:30 am to noon at Billings Estate National Historic Site
Lansdowne Park Movie Nights - Fantastic Mr. Fox: sunset at Lansdowne Park

Friday, August 21
The Haunted Walk (ages 16+): 8 to 10 pm and 9 to 11 pm at Billings Estate National Historic Site

Saturday, August 22
Can You Dig It? Paleontology (ages 8 to 11): 10:30 am to noon at Fairfields Heritage House
Wet Felting – Lantern Workshop with Ann McElroy (ages 16+): 1 to 5 pm at Pinhey’s Point Historic Site

Sunday, August 23
Murder Mystery Brunch (ages 14+): 10:30 am to 1 pm at Cumberland Heritage Village Museum
Weekend Crafters: 1 to 4 pm at Fairfields Heritage House
The Haunted Walk (ages 16+): 8 to 10 pm and 9 to 11 pm at Billings Estate National Historic Site

Spot something you want to attend? Check out the location in our weekly events listing at the link in our bio for more information!

Resilience ✅ Sacrifice ✅ Community ✅ From August 27 to October 13, experience the stories of those living sickle cell di...
08/13/2026

Resilience ✅ Sacrifice ✅ Community ✅

From August 27 to October 13, experience the stories of those living sickle cell disease and their caregivers in the Warriors and Their Keepers exhibition by Dion Prints.

Through portraiture, still life, testimonies and journal entries, the work fosters awareness, empathy and advocacy for those impacted.

Join us on Thursday, August 27 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm at Atrium Art Gallery for the opening event!

Learn more: https://ottawa.ca/en/arts-heritage-and-events/art-centres-galleries-and-exhibition-spaces/galleries-and-exhibition-spaces/atrium-art-gallery/exhibition-dion-prints-august-27-october-13

Image: Dion Prints, Warriors N.01, 2023, pigment ink on cotton rag, 40.6 x 50.8 cm, courtesy of the artist

Interested in exhibiting in our Community Galleries? Find out more: ottawa.ca/communitygalleries

Fall into fun! Discover opportunities to stay active, learn new skills, express creativity and connect with your communi...
08/13/2026

Fall into fun!

Discover opportunities to stay active, learn new skills, express creativity and connect with your community next season

Online registration for recreation, arts, culture and virtual activities opens tonight at 9 pm.

Create an account and browse programs at register.ottawa.ca.

Tomorrow! Wednesday, August 12: City Series Salsa from 6:30 to 10 pm at Lansdowne Park. Workshop  #1 - 6:30 to 7:15 pm –...
08/12/2026

Tomorrow!

Wednesday, August 12: City Series Salsa from 6:30 to 10 pm at Lansdowne Park.

Workshop #1 - 6:30 to 7:15 pm – AMDANCE Company
Workshop #2 - 7:15 to 8 pm – Salsa Rehab
Social - 8 to 10 pm - DJ Mendez – El Gordito Del Sabor

Find out more: https://www.facebook.com/share/1CG6oy1MtT/

Dive into fall! Online registration for all fall swimming activities opens tonight at 9 pm!   Registration for all fall ...
08/11/2026

Dive into fall!

Online registration for all fall swimming activities opens tonight at 9 pm!

Registration for all fall recreation, arts, culture and virtual activities starts this Thursday, August 13 at 9 pm.

Create an account and browse programs at register.ottawa.ca

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