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Things to Do

Canada’s Capital Region: Canadian, just like you.

Free Capital Wi-Fi Zones and Capital Wi-Fi Interactive Touch Screen Units
Stay Connected in Your Capital
Take advantage of new Interactive Touch Screen Units in the heart of Canada’s Capital!
National Holocaust Monument Design Competition
National Holocaust Monument Design Competition
The design competition is now open. Click here to register.
Alcatel-Lucent Sunday Bikedays are back
Alcatel-Lucent Sunday Bikedays are back
Starting May 19 2013, until Labour Day, the scenic parkways in the heart of the Capital and Gatineau Park are yours!
Colourful banners adorn the Capital
Colourful banners adorn the Capital
This year’s Confederation Boulevard Banners feature Aboriginal art. More than 500 festive banners are featured in the heart of the Capital.
Photo of Black-throated Green Warbler
The Sights and Sounds of Birds
Learn how to identify birds by their song. Join our experienced naturalist for a free guided tour in Gatineau Park.
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Things to Do

Boating, Canoeing and Kayaking
 Photo of children and adult cooking at campsite
Camping and Cabins
Photo of ten cyclists biking on a path in the Capital
Cycling
Dog Walking
Fishing
Geocaching
Guided Tours
Photo of a man and a child holding hands while walking on a wooden bridge
Hiking and Walking
   
Horseback Riding
In-line Skating
Picnicking
Rock Climbing
Photo of family skating on Rideau Canal
Skating
Skiing
Snowshoeing
Swimming
Photo of two children on a toboggan
Tobogganing

Tulip Bloom Indicator

Some tulips are still in bloom. Other varieties are losing their petals.
Camping Reservations - Summer

News

Winners chosen in the NCC’s coast-to-coast student banner contest
May 21, 2013
Cyclists take note! Alcatel-Lucent Sunday Bikedays resume May 19th
May 16, 2013
National Holocaust Monument Design Competition Launched
May 16, 2013
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Upcoming Events

The Sights and Sounds of Birds
May 25, 2013
Learn how to identify birds by their song. Join...
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The Response, National War Memorial / La Réponse, Monument commémoratif de guerre du CanadaIn the heart of the Capital / Dans le coeur de la capitaleCycling in Canada's Capital Region / Le vélo dans la région de la capitale du CanadaThe changing of the guard / La relève de la gardeParliament Hill / colline du ParlementCapital Pathways / Les sentiers de la capitaleDancing Bear - Sussex Courtyard / Ours dansant - Les cours SussexByward Market in Canada's Capital / Le marché By dans la capitale du CanadaMosaika - the sound and light show in Canada's Capital / Mosaika - Le spectacle son et lumière dans la capitale du CanadaTulips in Canada's Capital Region / Les tulipes dans la région de la capitale du CanadaTulips in Canada's Capital Region / Les tulipes dans la région de la capitale du CanadaWinterlude in Confederation Park / Le Bal de Neige dans le parc de la Confédération
 
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