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What's happening in Ottawa this weekend: July 4-6
looks at things to do in Ottawa and eastern Ontario this weekend.
Cirque du Soleil
See Cirque du Soleil's Ovo until Sunday at the Canadian Tire Centre.
'The show plunges the audience into the hidden universe alive at our feet; an ecosystem teeming with life and unseen beings – insects that work, eat, crawl, flutter, feast, fight and court among each other in an ongoing explosion of energy and movement,' says the Canadian Tire Centre website.
For tickets, visit
Barrhaven Midway
Enjoy a day on the midway in Barrhaven this weekend.
Visit Clarke Fields for rides and games Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Gatineau Comedy Festival
The Gatineau Comedy Festival continues until Saturday at City Square in Gatineau.
Friday's lineup includes Christine Morency and Katherine Levac. On Saturday, see Liliane Blanco-Binette, Justin Morissette, Laurent Paquin and Louis Morissette.
Ottawa Equestrian Tournaments
The RBC Summer Tournament is this weekend at Wesley Clover Parks.
See top-tier show jumping until Sunday.
Almonte Celtest
It's a weekend of historical Celtic traditions with today's local performers.
Almonte Celtfest runs Friday, Saturday and Sunday in Gemmill Park. The event includes Celt College Workshops, performances and more.
For more information, visit
National Arts Centre
Friday: The New Brunswick Youth Orchestra – Project TITAN (Free concert)
Saturday: NAC Orchestra WolfGang Sessions at Club SAW
NCC bike days
National Capital Commission's weekend bikedays continue all weekend.
The NCC will close the parkways and Queen Elizabeth Driveway to vehicles for active use.
Here is a look at what's open for cyclists, runners, walkers and other active use:
Kichi Zībī Mīkan (Vimy Place to Carling Avenue): 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday
Sir George-Étienne Cartier Parkway (Aviation Parkway to St. Joseph Boulevard): 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Queen Elizabeth Driveway (Somerset Avenue to Fifth Avenue: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Pirate Fest
It's a day of fun, games and tales on the high seas.
Spend a day as a pirate at Pirate Fest at Mooney's Bay on Saturday.
For more information, visit
613Flea
The popular 613flea returns to Lansdowne on Saturday.
Checkout 150 vendors from 10 a.m. to 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.
The market is at the Carp Fairgrounds.
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
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
Events in Kingston
Here is a look at events happening in Kingston this weekend.
Friday-Saturday: Come Play by the Lake at the Domino Theatre
Prescott Beer Fest
The first ever Prescott Beer Fest is Saturday on the waterfront in Prescott.
There will also be pop-up shops at the festival near the marina.
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.
