Ditch maintenance is a shared responsibility with the City of Ottawa. What you maintain depends on where the ditch is located.

This July 1 to August 31, pre-teens and youth ages 11 to 18 ride free on OC Transpo buses, trains and Para Transpo. Where will you go?

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

📢 The library will be closed Wednesday July 1st for Canada Day! 🍁 

The City would like to remind residents of the following schedule changes and City service impacts for the Canada Day holiday on Wednesday, July 1. 

With the growing popularity of online sports betting and major sporting events such as the 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament, many online betting platforms are making it easier than ever to place bets anytime and anywhere, increasing exposure to gambling opportunities through mobile apps, websites, advertising, and sports broadcasts.

Canada Day is just around the corner and Ottawa has plenty of opportunities for you to proudly celebrate our nation’s birthday safely and responsibly – from the main national event downtown to local community celebrations across the city.

Ottawa Public Health’s Party Safer initiative encompasses a range of programs aimed at reducing harms related to substance use. Got tickets for that festival? Heading to prom? Going camping or cottaging this summer? Don't miss the Digital Party Safer Kit