|
9/3–9/6
|
Scores of brilliantly coloured balloons fill the skies over Ottawa, while on the ground, people flock to musical events (featuring OLP and Hedley) and midway rides. The 23rd Gatineau Hot Air Balloon Festival promises another dazzling edition. All those hot air balloons, including many special shapes, and countless shows and entertainment adding up to more than 60 hours of continuous programming set the tone for this event that should not be missed, which annually receives more than 200,000 visits!
•
Four-days wristband-passport: $32
• Wristband-passport and amusement ride package: $59
• One-day wristband: The information is not available yet
• Free admission for children no older than 10 years of age (proof of age required)
|
INFO
All Weekend,
at
Parc de la Baie, Gatineau
|
|
9/4
|
Stanley Park becomes a magical ocean of light, with enchanting candlelight lanterns, celebrating local visual, musical, theatrical and dance artists.
The Lumière Festival is a chance to celebrate the magic and beauty of light!
Be creative! Make your own imaginative lantern from tissue paper and bamboo. And come together for a night of calm and enjoyment.
EVENING OF LIGHT: September 4th 2010, from 5pm – 10 pm
Young children are encouraged to attend with their parents from 5-8 pm
* Rain Date Sunday September 5th
Entrance to the Lumière Festival is from the entry to New Edinburgh Park located just a few steps from the St Patrick’s Street Bridge (off Beechwood Ave) and flows along the decorated pathway into the park.
www.lumiereottawa.com
|
INFO
5pm-10pm,
at
Stanley Park (now known as New Edinburgh Park)
|
|
9/4–9/6
|
The event showcases the history of the Balkan culture, which includes Serbian foods, traditional Serbian and other folk dances, and enjoying both modern and traditional Serbian music. Log on to http://serbianfest.svetistefan.ca/index.php for more information.
|
INFO
on website,
at
St. Stefan's Serbian Orthodox Church 3662 Albion Road
|
|
9/5
|
Featuring a unique Triple Crown race, and a 5K Fun Race for the kids, along with a pro division for the 42K marathon. Rockcliffe Parkway between the Blair Road pedestrian access point (2 km east of Aviation Museum and Rockcliffe Airport) and St Joseph Blvd. See http://www.inlineottawa.com/festival for more information.
|
INFO
see website,
at
Rockcliffe Parkway between Blair Rd. and St Joseph Blvd.
|
|
9/12
|
Winners Walk of Hope events take place across the country providing participants with the opportunity to join together with thousands of others to overcome ovarian cancer.
|
INFO
9am - noon,
at
Mooney's Bay Park
|