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Ottawa Tourism has launched the 200th Tourism Animation Fund! This one‑time funding program supports innovative and creative tourism projects designed to celebrate Ottawa’s Bicentennial and bolster the city’s reputation as...

Attention Ottawa nightlife workers and stakeholders! The City of Ottawa Nightlife Office is holding its inaugural Nightlife Town Hall on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 from 5:00pm‑8:00pm at City Hall. The event...

With support from the City of Ottawa Nightlife Office, the ByWard Market District Authority (BMDA) and Ottawa Tourism, Nuit Blanche Ottawa invites you to experience the premiere of Mobile Homme...

Info Session and Reception Bring your next event to life! Learn about availablegovernment supports including funding. Thursday, October 30, 2025 10:30am - 1:00pm Arts Court Theatre, Ontario Learn more

Ottawa, ON — A series of free workshops will soon be offered to support staff working in Ottawa’s nightlife sector, including venues, bars, and nightclubs. The initiative is designed to create safer,...

Inspired by Montreal’s popular Tour La Nuit event, the NCC features a nighttime bike ride along the Queen Elizabeth Driveway and Colonel By Drive this Saturday! The 6.6 km per loop on a...

The City of Ottawa Nightlife Office has launched the Ottawa At Night/Ottawa la nuit website to help build awareness for the city's nightlife offerings, to promote nightlife safety, and to...

The City of Ottawa Nightlife Office is proud to announce support for the Downtown Business Improvement Area (Downtown BIA) new placemaking partnership with leading urban activation company Aire commune to...

The City of Ottawa’s Nightlife Office and the ByWard Market District Authority are launching a Night Ambassadors pilot program to improve community safety and visitor outreach during the evening and...

City Council has approved updates to municipal by‑laws aimed at supporting a broader range of special events - from major festivals and parades to local block parties and sidewalk sales....

As part of Capital Music Week, OMIC, in collaboration with the Ottawa Nightlife Office, present Canada After Dark, a two‑day national forum dedicated to nightlife management and development. Canada After Dark brings together government...