Looking for some last-minute camp ideas? We have you covered. Keep your kids entertained with the City of Ottawa’s wide array of options, from swim to art, and even Pokémon. You’ll find something for everyone this summer both in-person and virtual.

🎉 Special event: Meet the Parrots with Parrot Partners -Registration required.  

For this program, Parrot Partners will bring at least 3 parrots, from different areas of the world, ranging in size from very small and ‘spunky’ to massive and ‘mellow.’

Council today approved exploring how to manage waste in the future. The City will take an in-depth look at three possible, proven options to ensure Ottawa is ready when the Trail Waste Facility Landfill reaches capacity. 

The City of Ottawa would like to remind residents of the following schedule changes and City service impacts for the Canada Day holiday on Tuesday, July 1. Garbage, recycling, and green bin collection is delayed by one day.

Getting around downtown on Canada Day will be complicated with numerous road closures and parking restrictions near Parliament Hill, the Supreme Court of Canada and LeBreton Flats. Plan your route ahead of time and expect delays.

OC Transpo’s summer service begins Sunday, June 29. This summer’s service includes adjustments for construction, seasonal service changes, and adjustments to some bus service schedules.

With a heat event anticipated this Sunday and into early next week, we are reminding you of Ottawa Public Health, Community and Social Services, and the City’s coordinated response to support residents and visitors during extreme heat.

Ottawa residents who are unable to visit the Library regularly due to age, illness or disability. A minimum commitment of three months is required to sign up for the service.