summer in ottawa

Summer stargazing is about to become even more magical because you can watch a meteor shower from a sparkling water maze near Ottawa.

The annual Perseids meteor shower will be lighting up the sky next week and you can take a night tour at Éco-Odyssée for a better glimpse of nature's light show. From August 10 to 13 you can paddle through a water labyrinth to get a great view of the stars.

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If you thought all of the best summer festivals and shows in Ottawa were behind you, think again. From an anticipated fireworks event and competition to multiple amusement parks full of rides and immersive art experiences, you could have a busy month ahead of you.

Here are eleven festivals and events coming up in the Ottawa region that will fill the end of your summer with a bang.

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While most of the country celebrates 2SLGBTQ+ Pride events in June, Ottawa's Capital Pride is returning this August after two years of virtual celebrations.

Grab your favourite rainbow outfit, because the pride festival is even bigger this year and you can join in on the love and celebrations between August 21 to 28. You can show your pride and advocacy in the parade on August 28 and watch Drag queens compete in the Pride Pageant on August 25, among a bunch of other events.

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If you've been dreaming of a European vacation but a plane ticket is too steep you can visit a small town near Ottawa that feels like you're relaxing on the coast of France.

Saint Gabriel is a quaint town about three hours from Ottawa. You can sip the afternoon away at a historic winery or relax on a giant lounge chair on a sandy beach.

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Are you afraid of the dark? If you love a good fright and cannot wait for spooky season, there is a two-day haunted event in Ottawa happening soon.

A Midsummer Night's Scream at Saunders Farm is returning on August 12 and 13 and it will be crawling with witches, pig men and other creepy characters.

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