Taste Ottawa’s culture with transit this summer

Almost every week this summer is filled with many events and festivals to experience the multicultural landscape of Ottawa. Whether you're a local or visiting from out of town, your Ottawa summer is guaranteed to be all about food, music, dance, art, tradition, and amazing weather.

Not only will you get to experience different cultures, but you'll also visit different areas of the city. So, grab your best friend, choose your best fare, and see how transit is the best way to get there.

Choose your best fare

Begin your cultural tour

While most of these events and festivals are free, some might require purchasing a ticket, or some activities might have a fee and/or require registration ahead of time. Make sure to visit the website of each event for details.

Quick links

Italian Week

Festival Franco-Ontarien

Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival

Lebanese Festival

Carivibe

The Great India Festival

GreekFest

Latin Sparks

AfroFest

Travel tip

Outdoor events are the perfect place for you and your pet to enjoy some time together. Did you know that your small pet is welcome aboard any OC Transpo bus or train?

Travel tip

There are many Park & Ride lots across the city and in rural areas, many of them are free. So if you need to travel from a long distance, rest assured that there will be somewhere where you can park your car before boarding a bus or train.