What's happening in Ottawa this weekend: Aug. 1-3
CTVNewsOttawa.ca looks at things to do in Ottawa and eastern Ontario this weekend.
Ironman Ottawa 2025
The 2025 Ironman Canada-Ottawa triathlon is Sunday through the streets of Ottawa.
The event includes a 3.8 km swim, a 180 km bicycle ride and a marathon starting at the base of Parliament Hill.
The race is Sunday, beginning at 6 a.m.
There will be road closures across the city.
For more information, visit www.ironman.com.
Map of road closures for Ironman Ottawa
A map of road closures for Ironman Ottawa. (City of Ottawa)
Les Grands Feux
Saturday night is night two of Les Grand Feux over the Ottawa River.
Japan is the presenting country Saturday night, with the theme 'Dream Journey to Japan.'
Les Grand Feux continues every Wednesday and Saturday until Aug. 16. Tickets are available to watch the international fireworks festival at the Canadian Museum of History.
For more information, visit https://feux.qc.ca/.
Fireworks in Ottawa
Fireworks explode over the Ottawa River, below Parliament Hill, near the Inter-Provincial bridge between Ottawa and Gatineau, Quebec, the grand finale to a fireworks competition in the Ottawa area, Saturday August 19, 2017. (Fred Chartrand/THE CANADIAN PRESS)
Canada Rugby
See Canada Rugby Women's 15s face the United States on Friday night at TD Place.
It's Canada's final match on Canadian soil before competing in the 2025 Rugby World Cup trophy in England.
Game time is 7 p.m.
For tickets, visit https://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/3100629E02015BC0.
Canadian Track and Field Championships
Canada's top athletes compete for a spot at the World Athletics Championships this weekend.
The 2025 Canadian Outdoor Track and Field Championships run until Aug. 3 at the Terry Fox Athletic Facility.
The event will showcase U20, Open and Para Athletics categories, and the event is the selection trials for the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.
Athletes scheduled to compete in Ottawa include Gatineau sprinter Audrey Leduc, Olympic champions Ethan Katzberg and Camryn Rogers, Olympic silver medalist Marco Arop, and Sarah Mitton.
For more details, visit https://athletics.ca/events/canadian-track-field-championships-2025/.
Ottawa BlackJacks
The Ottawa BlackJacks host the Calgary Surge Saturday afternoon at TD Place.
Game time is 2 p.m.
For tickets and information, visit www.theblackjacks.ca.
Atletico Ottawa
Atletico Ottawa hosts York United Sunday afternoon at TD Place.
Game time is 4 p.m.
For tickets, visit https://www.canpl.ca/atleticoottawa.
Bouncy Castle
The world's biggest bouncy castle will be at the RA Centre this weekend.
The Big Bounce Canada brings its 24,000 sq. ft. bouncy castle to the RA Centre from Friday until Sunday.
For tickets and information, visit https://thebigbouncecanada.ca/tour-dates/.
Glengarry Highland Games
The Glengarry Highland Games run Friday and Saturday in Glengarry.
Don't miss the North American Pipe Band Championships, Highland Dancing, Great Celtic Entertainment, sports and the pageantry of the Highland Games. There are also children's events, workshops, a Tartan Ball, Scottish Fiddling and more.
For more information, visit https://www.glengarryhighlandgames.com/.
Always a Bridesmaid
The Ottawa Little Theatre presents the farcical comedy 'Always a Bridesmaid.'
See the production by Jones Hope Wooten until Aug. 2.
For tickets, visit www.ottawalittletheatre.com.
10-minute Play Festival
The Kanata Theatre presents the 10-minute Play Festival on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
The festival features seven plays written by local playwrights.
For more information, visit www.kanatatheatre.ca.
Doors Open at Rideau Hall
Take a tour of the state rooms at Rideau Hall this weekend during Doors Open Rideau Hall.
You can also tour the greenhouses and gardens at Rideau Hall, the home to Canada's governor general.
Doors Open at Rideau Hall is Saturday, Sunday and Monday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
613flea
The popular 613flea returns to Lansdowne on Saturday.
Check out 150 vendors between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Admission is free.
Lansdowne Farmers Market
The Lansdowne Farmers Market is back at Lansdowne on Sunday.
Connect with over 85 local vendors in the historic Aberdeen Square from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Main Street Farmers Market
The Main Street Farmers Market is open for the season.
The market is open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Grande Allee Park.
Carp Farmers Market
The Carp Farmers Market is open every Saturday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Metcalfe Farmers Market
The Metcalfe Farmers Market has kicked off a new season.
The market is every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Metcalfe Fairgrounds.
Westboro Farmers' Market
The Westboro Farmers Market is open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The market is located in Byron Linear Park.
Barrhaven Farmers Market
The Barrhaven Farmers' Market is every Sunday at the Nepean Woods Park and Ride.
The market is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Museums
Click on the links for the schedule at museums in Ottawa and eastern Ontario:
Parliament of Canada Tours
Enjoy a free, guided tour of the Senate at the Senate of Canada Building, the House of Commons in the West Block and the East Block.
For tickets and tour times, visit https://rts.parl.ca/.
Parliament: The Immersive Experience
Explore the main Parliament Building, also called Centre Block, in this innovative experience.
Parliament: The Immersive Experience at 211 Sparks Street includes an exhibition and a 360-degree multimedia show that takes you on a tour through Centre Block, which has been closed since 2019.
The self-guided tour is 45 minutes.
Tickets are available at no cost at visit parl.ca.
Kick and Push Festival
The Kick and Push Festival continues this weekend in Kingston.
It's an innovative performance festival featuring Canadian performers and original, internationally award-winning work.
The festival runs until Aug. 17.
For more information, visit www.thekickandpush.com.
Princess Street Promenade in Kingston
The Princess Street Promenade is Saturday, featuring 100 businesses and community groups.
Shop till you drop between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Prescott's King Street Promenade Street Festival
The second annual King Street promenade is Saturday in Prescott.
Local businesses will showcase their products and offer special promotions. There will also be live music, entertainment and a variety of activities.
Poutine Feast 2025 in Cornwall
Enjoy a weekend of award-winning poutines at Lamoureux Park in Cornwall.
Poutine Feast 2025 feature games for the kids and adults, music, vendors, and, of course, poutine.
The event runs until Sunday.
Napanee Fair
The Napanee Fair runs Friday to Sunday at the Napanee Fairgrounds.
Admission for children ages 10 and under is free.
For more information, visit https://napaneefair.ca/.
Lombardy Fair
The 159th Lombardy Fair runs Friday to Sunday.
For more information, visit https://lombardyfair.ca/lombardy-fair/.
Brockville Ontario Speedway
Saturday night is race night at the Brockville Ontario Speedway.
Racing starts at 7 p.m.
Cornwall Motor Speedway
Sunday is race night at the Cornwall Motor Speedway
Enjoy racing around the quarter-mile dirt track, with the first race at 6 p.m.
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