Ottawa International
Animation Festival

October 14 - 18, 2009
Tel: (613) 232-8769
Website: www.awn.com/ottawa

One of the largest festivals of its kind, OIAF attracts over 1000 animators, producers, distributors, industry leaders, cultural representatives, students and animation fans from around the world.

A rare chance for the general public to come and see the best new animation from around the world in the company of the filmmakers, including many Academy Award winners!

Fall Rhapsody
October 2 -18, 2009
Tel: (819) 827-2020 or 1 800 465-1867 
Website:  http://www.capcan.ca

in Canada's Capital Region celebrate autumn's harvest of colour with Fall Rhapsody.

  • You'll find workshops, guided tours, nature interpretation programs and many outdoor activities in Gatineau Park. There are plenty of activities for children as well: shows, crafts and exciting games will help them enjoy the season with all its marvelous colours.
  • Neighbouring municipalities will celebrate autumn with arts and crafts exhibits and activities for the whole family.

 

Lebanorama
July 11, 2009
Tel: (613) 742-6952
Rideau High School Auditorium
815 St. Laurent Blvd.
Website:
www.al-arz.ca

A weekend celebration of Ottawa's Lebanese and mainstream performing arts and artists.

  • Continuous showcase of Lebanese folk & contemporary music, song and dance, in an intimate setting.
  • Inspiring art exhibit featuring Lebanese painters, sculptors and lithographers.
  • Full-length films and documentaries.
  • Delicious Lebanese cuisine and mouthwatering pastries.

Christmas Carollers
ByWard Market
Throughout December - Weekends Only
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Performing on the corner of ByWard Market and George Street

Throughout the ByWard Market area Celebrate the holiday season with some old-fashioned Christmas carolling in the ByWard Market! Free horse-drawn wagon rides will chauffeur you and other carollers through the historic streets of Ottawa's oldest and most vibrant neighbourhood. These short tours are available on both the Saturday and Sunday on the two weekends before Christmas, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. leaving from the Moulin de Provence at 55 ByWard Market Square. Festive red and green capes will keep you warm and song sheets will be provided.


Christmas Lights Across Canada
Awaiting 2009 schedule
Tel: 1-800-465-1867 or (613) 239-5000
Website: www.capcan.ca

Launched in 1985 by the National Capital Commission (NCC), Christmas Lights Across Canada is one of a host of unique programs which was created to liven up the winter months. Originally only Parliament Hill was illuminated, but the program has grown to include 16 NCC sites and over 51 other sites along Confederation Boulevard.

Thanks to the support of its many partners in the Capital Region and in the provincial and territorial capitals, Christmas Lights Across Canada has created a tradition of collaboration and goodwill among all Canadians.



2009 IIHF World Junior Championship
Scotiabank Place and Civic Centre
Ottawa, ON, K1N 6N5
Phone/Tél: 613-562-5677
Fax/Téléc: 613-562-5676

Looking for a Great Hockey Event in Ottawa. From Decemeber 26 to January 5 2009, IIHF World Junior Chanpionship is coming to Ottawa. Hockey Canada and the host committee has announced that up to 40 hopefuls will be competing at Canada's junior team selection camp, at the SotiaBank Arena on December 12. The tournament will feature 10 countries competing in 31games. Games will take place at Scotiabank Place in Kanata, and the Ottawa Civic Centre in The Glebe.

Organizers hope to set a new World Junior attendance record. If all 31 games sell out, attendance could surpass 456,000. The current record is 374,353, set in 2006 in Vancouver-Kamloops.


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