Ottawa Day
A city that dreams, gives, and grows together.
Join us for the Ottawa Day Celebration—a city-wide moment to uplift the heart of our city through connection, pride, and purpose.
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Celebrate Ottawa as the heart of Canada.
Promote unity and pride
Support local businesses and grassroots entrepreneurs.
Highlight the city’s diversity, generosity, and innovation.
Spark a wave of civic love and national visibility.
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City-Wide Celebration
Encouraging every resident to visit, support, and share their love for a local business, service, or
creator on June 6. Participation can be simple
Encouraging all residents to take part by:
Visiting one local business in their neighbourhood
Posting a photo, video, or message with the hashtag
Sharing why that business matters to them
Reminder: support doesn’t always mean spending money—simply visiting, posting, or spreading the word helps.
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#OttawaDay | #HeartOfCanada | #Supportlocal | #LoveOttawa
Champions, Community Builders, Residents and Visitors are invited to share photos, videos, and stories from across the city. Highlight what makes Ottawa unique—from Rideau Canal and Byward Market to Vanier art hubs and Nepean’s tech trailblazers.
Ottawa Day Shareables:
Use on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and X:
“I’m celebrating #OttawaDay!”
“Here’s my local gem.”
“Celebrate local. Elevate Ottawa.”
Ottawa Day Vision
Ottawa Day is more than a celebration — it is a grassroots civic campaign to honour our city and the people who make it extraordinary.
From small business owners and frontline workers to families, community builders, and local leaders, Ottawa Day is about celebrating the heart of our city — elevating every voice, every neighbourhood, and every dream that helps shape Ottawa.
This city reflects the beauty of Canada in one place — diverse, welcoming, resilient, and full of possibility.
Together, let us celebrate our shared humanity and tell the story of Ottawa with pride.