Enjoy the Ottawa Valley this long weekend with these 5 activities:
Kickstart Your Summer with Ottawa Valley Events
Get ready for a fun-filled Victoria Day long weekend in Ottawa Valley! Here are five exciting events happening across the region from May 16 to 18.
Pyrotechnic Delight: G.A.C.A Victoria Day Fireworks
- Date: May 18, 6:30 p.m.
- Location: 8930 Flewellyn Rd., Ashton
- Details: Gear up for an evening of fireworks, live music, kid-friendly activities, and food and drink vendors at this year's show presented by the Greater Ashton Community Association.
Green Thumb Extravaganza: South Lanark Community Garden Plant Sale
- Date: May 17, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Location: 2208 Highway 511, Lanark
- Details: Stock up on a variety of vegetable seedlings, herbs, and perennials at the annual sale supporting the community garden's goal to donate produce to local food programs.
Almonte and District Horticultural Society Plant Sale
- Date: May 17, 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
- Location: Mississippi Mills Public Library - Almonte Branch, 155 High St., Almonte
- Details: Discover a wide range of annuals, perennials, trees, house plants, and garden items donated by local residents. The sale supports the organization's initiatives, including the Town Beautification Project and the Yard of the Week contest.
Burnstown Women's Institute Plant and Bake Sale
- Date: May 16, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- Location: Madawaska River Market, 1716 Calabogie Rd., Burnstown
- Details: Perennials, vegetable plants, and delicious baked goods will be up for grabs at this sale.
Kemptville Buskerfest
- Dates: May 16, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. and May 17, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Location: Prescott Street, Kemptville
- Details: Join in for two days of captivating busker performances, vendors, food trucks, activities for kids, and live music. Don't forget to park at the municipal office.
Beyond Ottawa Valley:
For those looking for more events like plant sales and busker performances, exploring local event calendars and community notices is recommended. The Ottawa Tourism website offers an event calendar, where you can search and discover specific events or activities happening during the long weekend.
This year, Ottawa is celebrating its Canadian Tulip Festival from May 9 to 19, featuring cultural events, live entertainment, guided tours, and photo competitions. The festival concludes with a breathtaking drone show and a fireworks display on May 18[2][5].
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Enjoy your Victoria Day long weekend in Ottawa Valley!
- As the Victoria Day long weekend approaches, one might want to consider the viewpoints of local experts on the best ways to spend the holiday, such as exploring the various events in Ottawa Valley.
- In addition to the exciting Ottawa Valley events, it's worth noting that the Canadian Tulip Festival, brimming with cultural events, live entertainment, and more, is currently underway in the city of Ottawa.
- For those with a green thumb, Ottawa Valley offers numerous opportunities for gardening enthusiasts, including the South Lanark Community Garden Plant Sale and the Almonte and District Horticultural Society Plant Sale.
- Sports fans, on the other hand, can look forward to the Kemptville Buskerfest, with two days of captivating performances, vendors, food trucks, and live music for entertainment. It's a perfect blend of sports and lifestyle.
