Make it a memorable weekend for dads and paternal figures in your life! There are lots of events happening in and around Ottawa.
Father's Day Brunch
Plenty of restaurants around Ottawa are offering dine-in services along with takeout and delivery options, some specifically crafting a Father’s Day menu for the special day.
Craft Beer Market
Craft Beer Market is a hot spot for craft beers, good bites, and great vibes. They are offering a buffer brunch featuring all the traditional favourites like sausage, bacon, veggie omelette, and so much more. Details
When: June 16, 10 – 3 pm
Where: CRAFT Beer Market, 975 Bank St, Ottawa
How much: Adults $34.95 | Kids Under 12 $14.95
Ironstone Buffet
The Ironstone Buffet features a diverse menu with hot and cold options. Hot selections include scrambled eggs, bacon, Belgian waffles, French toast, pork ribs, and wagyu gyoza, along with a customizable omelet station and grilled items like striploin and mahi mahi. The cold buffet offers salads, charcuterie, smoked fish, and sushi. Desserts range from pastries and cakes to crumbles and crème brulee. Various dishes accommodate dietary preferences. Details
The Swan
The Father’s Day Special Brunch Buffet features a hearty selection of breakfast and lunch items.
Classics like bacon, sausage, and scrambled eggs are accompanied by homemade waffles and ham and egg Benedict. The buffet expands into lunch with roast beef, seafood jambalaya, and a variety of platters, including fruit, charcuterie, and cheese. Dessert is served as a mixberry trifle, with the possibility of menu changes due to ingredient availability. Details
When: Sunday, June 16, 10 am-2 pm
Where: 108 Falldown Lane, Carp
How much: Adult $39.95 Kids under 12 $19.95, under 3 free
Go Fishing for FREE!
Go fishing with Dad for free! OFFE is a province-wide opportunity for Canadian residents to fish Ontario licence-free.
Introduce a friend to fishing or go out on your own or join an event.
OFFE is a province-wide opportunity for Canadian residents to fish Ontario licence-free. There are four periods throughout the year, the 3-day Family Day weekend in February, Mother’s day and Father’s day weekends and a full 9-days in July, which coincides with National Fishing Week.
Participants fishing without a license must fish under the Conservation fishing license limits which are set out in the current Ontario Recreational Fishing Regulations Summary. With the exception of the licensing requirement, Ontario fishing regulations, fees and limits continue to apply during license-free days.
Father's Day at Upper Canada Village
Treat Dad to Father’s Day at the Village!
One of the largest living-history museums in Canada, Upper Canada Village invites guests to step back in time to 1866 and experience 19th century rural village life. The Village offers an immersive experience with more than 40 historic buildings, traditional trades, farming, music and 19th century social life.
Every day, Upper Canada Village is brought to life by historical interpreters who use their unique skills to demonstrate daily life in the 1860s with activities like blacksmithing, tinsmithing, cabinet-making, printing, weaving, spinning, dressmaking and traditional food preparation and cooking.
Farmers raise heritage breeds of livestock and run horse-powered machinery. Harnessing water and steam power, the Woolen Mill, Grist Mill and Sawmill process wool, grain and logs into yarn, flour and lumber for the community. Products made in the Village can be purchased in the Village Store, including the guest-favourite, fresh-baked bread from the wood fired oven, available daily.
Festivals
- Italian Festival: Don’t miss the Picnic all’Italiana at EV Tremblay Park on June 15, where you can enjoy delicious Italian treats and experience al fresco dining. On June 18, catch the thrilling Bike Race Ottawa on Preston Street, featuring cyclists of all ages and skill levels. The festival concludes with the Mercato di Preston Street, an open-air market on June 16, showcasing local Ottawa artisans and their unique creations.
- Ottawa Fringe Festival: Celebrate diversity, creativity and innovation at the Ottawa Fringe Festival. With a mind-blowing lineup of 50 shows and over 300
performances, this year’s festival is set to be a psychedelic extravaganza. - Festival Franco-Ontarien: Experience the largest francophone celebration in Ottawa at the Festival Franco-Ontarien. Enjoy concerts, street art, and entertainment showcasing Franco Ontarian culture. With unique shows, evening programming, exhibitors, food, and a cultural route, this festival offers an unforgettable experience for all.
