Explore unusual things to do in Ottawa: we reveal the secret places to visit, quirky sights to see, cool neighbourhoods to try, and guides to making the most of Ottawa all year round. It’s your must-read insider’s guide to Ottawa, for visitors and locals alike.
Candlelight venues in Ottawa turn some of the city’s most beautiful spaces—like Knox Church and The Gladstone Theatre—into unforgettable live music settings. From historic landmarks to elegant theatres, each venue is ch...
A place where the stage transforms into a home for fairy tales. Classic stories find new life through pirouettes, dazzling twists, and turns, woven seamlessly into the narrative of a ballet performance. Ballet of Lights...
In Canada’s capital, evenings take on a softer rhythm with the best Candlelight concerts in Ottawa lighting up historic venues and intimate stages. From the Gothic charm of First Baptist Church to the cosy feel of local...
What is Candlelight and why is it such a hit?
Candlelight has become a worldwide phenomenon, drawing audiences in more than 170 cities with live performances that reimagine everything from contemporary hits to beloved c...
Jury duty is a test of judgment, intuition, and moral reasoning and The Jury Experience in Ottawa immerses you in the heart of the courtroom, where The Blackcoat’s Daughter and Best Laid Plans were both filmed. There yo...
In Ottawa, Candlelight casts a romantic glow over Bridgerton’s string-soaked drama—intimate, cinematic, a little decadent. You’ll hear pop turned period, from Give Me Everything to Dancing on My Own, as the room flicker...
There’s a unique hush that falls over Ottawa when the first proper snow arrives, blanketing the city in a quiet anticipation for the festive season. The lights start to twinkle along Elgin Street, skates trace patterns...
Celebrated with great enthusiasm, Candlelight Halloween in Ottawa invites families to immerse themselves in family-friendly Halloween activities and cherished traditions from the 1860s onward. Stroll through Ottawa’s at...
Going back to an era when music made you feel like you were living the main-character dream. Often coined the “soundtrack to romance,” R&B has defined much of our budding sense of love and blurred notions of intimac...
Swifties, get ready to experience Tay Tay’s hit songs in a whole different way! Candlelight is paying tribute to the American powerhouse right here in Ottawa, featuring a talented string quartet. From “Love Story...