Drawing in the Galleries
August 17 @2:30pm ‑ 4:00pm
Arts & Entertainment, Workshops
A space for all ages to enjoy art and express creativity through sketching. Pick up a pencil and paper and get inspired by the artworks on view at the gallery! ...
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Celebrating Ottawa 200 Through Art, Community, and Creative Connection
August 17 @10:00am ‑ 5:00pm
Arts & Entertainment
In 2026, Ottawa will celebrate its 200th anniversary, with the Ottawa Art Gallery (OAG) actively involved in the festivities through the initiative “200+: Culture to the Core.” This yearlong celebration ...
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Faith Fyles: In Full Bloom
August 17 @10:00am ‑ 9:00pm
Exhibitions
This exhibition showcases the connection between art and science through Faith Fyles (1875-1961), Canada’s first female botanist with the Department of Agriculture. It highlights her dual roles at Ottawa’s Central ...
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Pilates at the Parliament
August 18 @12:00pm ‑ 1:00pm
Outdoor Fun
Enjoy a refreshing outdoor fitness experience with a series of mat Pilates sessions set against the iconic backdrop of Parliament Hill. Designed to be welcoming and accessible, these classes invite ...
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Atrium Series – NAC Summer Programming
August 18 @12:00pm ‑ 1:30pm
Arts & Entertainment
Join your new favourite artists in the Atrium for a lunchtime concert that is sure to hit the spot! Every Tuesday and Wednesday at 12:00 pm this summer, bring your ...
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Drawing in the Galleries
August 18 @2:30pm ‑ 4:00pm
Arts & Entertainment, Workshops
A space for all ages to enjoy art and express creativity through sketching. Pick up a pencil and paper and get inspired by the artworks on view at the gallery! ...
Read more
Celebrating Ottawa 200 Through Art, Community, and Creative Connection
August 18 @10:00am ‑ 5:00pm
Arts & Entertainment
In 2026, Ottawa will celebrate its 200th anniversary, with the Ottawa Art Gallery (OAG) actively involved in the festivities through the initiative “200+: Culture to the Core.” This yearlong celebration ...
Read more
Faith Fyles: In Full Bloom
August 18 @10:00am ‑ 9:00pm
Exhibitions
This exhibition showcases the connection between art and science through Faith Fyles (1875-1961), Canada’s first female botanist with the Department of Agriculture. It highlights her dual roles at Ottawa’s Central ...
Read more
Wood Terrace Series – NAC Summer Programming
August 18 @7:30pm ‑ 9:00pm
Arts & Entertainment
Spend your sunsets with us as inspirational artists share their musical visions of culture, identity and tradition. The Wood Terrace is accessible by elevator or directly from Elgin Street, the ...
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Parliament Hill Yoga
August 19 @12:00pm ‑ 1:00pm
Outdoor Fun
Some traditions are worth returning to. Every Wednesday, we’ll meet on Parliament Hill for an hour of movement, fresh air, and community in the heart of the city
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Atrium Series – NAC Summer Programming
August 19 @12:00pm ‑ 1:30pm
Arts & Entertainment
Join your new favourite artists in the Atrium for a lunchtime concert that is sure to hit the spot! Every Tuesday and Wednesday at 12:00 pm this summer, bring your ...
Read more
Drawing in the Galleries
August 19 @2:30pm ‑ 4:00pm
Arts & Entertainment, Workshops
A space for all ages to enjoy art and express creativity through sketching. Pick up a pencil and paper and get inspired by the artworks on view at the gallery! ...
Read more
Celebrating Ottawa 200 Through Art, Community, and Creative Connection
August 19 @10:00am ‑ 5:00pm
Arts & Entertainment
In 2026, Ottawa will celebrate its 200th anniversary, with the Ottawa Art Gallery (OAG) actively involved in the festivities through the initiative “200+: Culture to the Core.” This yearlong celebration ...
Read more
Faith Fyles: In Full Bloom
August 19 @10:00am ‑ 9:00pm
Exhibitions
This exhibition showcases the connection between art and science through Faith Fyles (1875-1961), Canada’s first female botanist with the Department of Agriculture. It highlights her dual roles at Ottawa’s Central ...
Read more
Wood Terrace Series – NAC Summer Programming
August 19 @7:30pm ‑ 9:00pm
Arts & Entertainment
Spend your sunsets with us as inspirational artists share their musical visions of culture, identity and tradition. The Wood Terrace is accessible by elevator or directly from Elgin Street, the ...
Read more
Drawing in the Galleries
August 20 @2:30pm ‑ 4:00pm
Arts & Entertainment, Workshops
A space for all ages to enjoy art and express creativity through sketching. Pick up a pencil and paper and get inspired by the artworks on view at the gallery! ...
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