Doors Open Ottawa

After what felt like a long stretch of gloomy days, this weekend looks like clear skies and sunshine – and there is a ton going on to celebrate this fine weekend weather.

With the return of some classic Ottawa events (hello Ribfest!), it feels like we’ve finally made it to summer in the city.

Next weekend’s Doors Open festival is Ottawa’s annual opportunity to explore a side of the city that is rarely available to the public. Doors Open Ottawa 2025 runs for two days and the list of buildings this year just keeps getting better.

Break out the stretchy pants and walking shoes Ottawa! The summer is in full swing with food festivals, yoga festivals, film festivals, and shopping festivals (okay, that last one is a bit of a stretch…). 

While this weekend’s weather looks questionable, that shouldn’t stop you from enjoying one (or many!) of this weekend’s events.

Happy June, everyone! The city continues to come alive as the sun gets hotter and the days get longer. This weekend you can enjoy free entry to dozens of Ottawa’s most interesting and beautiful buildings during Doors Open, or choose to stay in and enjoy a variety of live music all over town. Election Day is Thursday in Ontario, so before you get too deep into your weekend plans, make your way to the polls and vote for a province you want to live in!

Doors Open Ottawa celebrates its 20th year and first year in-person since 2020. The event runs June 4 and 5.

And just like that, it is June. I hope that this Roundup finds you all healthy and safe after the ending of the last stay-at-home order. As I write this, there is no significant indication of what the next couple of weeks will look like, in terms of reopening Ontario, so welcome to another inevitable state of in-between, friends!

Up until 1908, the Chaudière Falls had been a major tourist attraction that rivalled even Niagara Falls. Some people even preferred it to Niagara.

Ottawa in late spring cannot be beat. Take time this weekend to enjoy our 400 shades of green, maintain a safe distance, and please wash your hands

This weekend rests on the cusp of May into June and is jam packed full of fun. A weekend so full, it is impossible to do it all, so we’ve put together this handy little guide to the weekend’s best. Get a pen and paper ready: it’s time to plan and maximize on the good times.

This weekend’s Doors Open event is Ottawa’s annual opportunity to explore a side of the city that is rarely available to the public.

Some of our favourite photographers were out in Ottawa for Doors Open weekend. Tag #APT613 on Instagram to be featured.

This weekend event is Ottawa’s annual opportunity to explore a side of the city that is rarely available to the public.