Ottawa Recreation and Culture

It’s the final week of the Participaction Community Challenge!

Help us win the title of Canada’s Most Active Community and the $100,000 grand prize by getting out and getting active.

Find what moves you: https://ottawa.ca/en/city-hall/city-news/newsroom/help-ottawa-become-canadas-most-active-community-june-0

Events: June 22 to 28

Monday, June 22
Tony Graham – Youth Workout Orientation (ages 13 to 17): various times at recreation facilities across Ottawa

Tuesday, June 23
Tony Graham – Youth Workout Orientation (ages 13 to 17): various times at recreation facilities across Ottawa
City Hall Yoga: noon to 12:45 at Ottawa City Hall

Wednesday, June 24
Tony Graham – Youth Workout Orientation (ages 13 to 17): various times at recreation facilities across Ottawa
Learning – STEAM Workshop – Preschool (ages 3 to 5): 6 to 7 pm at Lansdowne Park

Thursday, June 25
Tony Graham – Youth Workout Orientation (ages 13 to 17): various times at recreation facilities across Ottawa
Learning – Learning Series (ages 50+): 1 to 3 pm at the Kanata Seniors’ Centre

Friday, June 26
Tony Graham – Youth Workout Orientation (ages 13 to 17): various times at recreation facilities across Ottawa
Introduction to Blacksmithing (ages 16+): 9 am to 1 pm at Cumberland Heritage Village Museum
Artist tour for the Innerline exhibition by Nikki Middlemiss: noon at Karsh-Masson Gallery
Alone in the Dark – The Haunted Walk (ages 16+): 8:30 to 10:30 pm at Billings Estate National Historic Site

Saturday, June 27
Tony Graham – Youth Workout Orientation (ages 13 to 17): various times at recreation facilities across Ottawa
Poetry workshop with Elder Albert Dumont (ages 16+): 1:30 to 3:30 pm at Billings Estate National Historic Site

Sunday, June 28
Last day to see the Triple Point: It’s Only Water exhibition by John Healey: 8 am to 11 pm at Corridor 45|75
Animal Helpers: 10 am to 3 pm at Cumberland Heritage Village Museum
Ottawa Valley Live Steamers and Model Engineers: 10:30 am to 3 pm at Cumberland Heritage Village Museum

Spot something you want to attend? Check out the location in our weekly events listing for more information: linktr.ee/ottawarecculture

Fill your schedule with fun!

Get your kids out and active with sports throughout July and August.

Sign up now: https://anc.ca.apm.activecommunities.com/ottawa/activity/search?onlineSiteId=0&locale=en-US&days_of_week=0000000&activity_select_param=2&open_spots=1&min_age=0&date_after=2026-06-09&season_ids=66&activity_department_ids=15&max_age=17&viewMode=list

Being a dad isn’t always a day at the beach... (trust us, we know beaches)!

From early morning practices, weekend tournaments, dance recitals and everything in between, our programs thrive because of dedicated dads who show up, pitch in and cheer the loudest!

Thank you for everything you do. Happy Father’s Day!

Life’s a beach, and ours are open!

Mooney’s Bay, Britannia, Westboro and Petrie Island are open every day until August 30 for supervised swimming from noon to 7 pm.

Stay safe this season by only swimming at supervised beaches during times when lifeguards are present, reviewing all signage, keeping children within arm’s reach, swimming with a buddy and checking water quality beforehand.

Find out more: https://ottawa.ca/en/recreation-and-parks/swimming/outdoor-swim-and-splash/beaches

Stay fit, fun and fabulous!

With everything from Balance and Stability, Barre, Bootcamp and more, we’ve got fitness classes for every age and interest.

Sign up now: https://anc.ca.apm.activecommunities.com/ottawa/activity/search?onlineSiteId=0&locale=en-US&days_of_week=0000000&activity_select_param=2&open_spots=1&season_ids=66&activity_department_ids=3&viewMode=list

Give dad the gift of choice this Father’s Day!

Whether a sports fan, a swimmer, a fitness buff or an artist at heart, a City of Ottawa recreation gift certificate lets dads do more of what they love!

Looking for another showstopping idea? Explore theatre gift certificates and invite dad to a memorable night of live performance.

Find out more: https://ottawa.ca/en/recreation-and-parks/register-courses-and-camps/gift-certificates

Stay sharp!

Carve out time for fun with an Armizare class!

Learn the Medieval martial art of 15th century knights and nobility! Curriculum includes work with spear, long sword, and dagger with leading instructors from the region.

Sign up now: https://anc.ca.apm.activecommunities.com/ottawa/activity/search?onlineSiteId=0&locale=en-US&activity_select_param=2&open_spots=1&date_after=2026-06-03&activity_keyword=armizare&viewMode=list

Let’s put the action in ParticipACTION, Ottawa!

Help us win the title of Canada’s Most Active Community in the Participaction Community Challenge by encouraging your friends and family to get moving this month!

Find out more: https://ottawa.ca/en/city-hall/city-news/newsroom/help-ottawa-become-canadas-most-active-community-june-0