This weekend, enjoy the Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival on from Thursday to Sunday. Annually marking the first weekend of summer, the Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival brings together North America’s premier dragon boating regatta and an epic lineup of free concerts!
The Heineken Escapade Music Festival makes Lansdowne Park its new home this year. One of the hottest events of the year brings electronic dance music to the Capital Saturday and Sunday.
If electronic isn’t your thing, how about jazz? The TD Ottawa Jazz Festival is on from Thursday June 22, to Sunday, July 2. Artists and acts ranging from Serena Ryder, to Joss Stone, to Kenny Rogers’ Final World Tour can all be taken in this weekend. It’s all underway at Confederation Park.
http://ottawajazzfestival.com/
As Canada 150 continues Ottawa Welcomes the World. On Friday, June 23, celebrate Solvenia and its art, culture and history.
Then, Sunday, June 25, Korean culture takes centre stage. Traditional and modern Korean performances and Ottawa’s top Korean chefs will delight and inspire.
Both events take place at the Horticulture Building at Lansdowne.
http://calendar.ottawa2017.ca/events/ottawa-welcomes-the-world-slovenia/
http://calendar.ottawa2017.ca/events/ottawa-welcomes-the-world-korea/
Experience a classic Canadian tradition this weekend with the RCMP’s Canadian Sunset Ceremony. The Musical Ride, with a full troop of 32 riders and their horses, consists of complex and thrilling cavalry figures and drills choreographed to music. These movements demand the utmost control, timing and coordination.
There are events every evening Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at the RCMP Rockcliffe Stables on Sandridge Road.
http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/musical-ride-events
If you have an event coming up, email details to community@cfra.com