Ottawa Day

A city that dreams, gives, and grows together.

Join us for the inaugural Ottawa Day Celebration—a city-wide moment to uplift the heart of our city through connection, pride, and purpose.

    • 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.

  • 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.

  • #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 Ottawa shine. From small business owners and frontline workers to community leaders and families—Ottawa Day is about elevating every voice, every neighbourhood, every dream.

This city represents the beauty of Canada in one place. Let’s tell that story together.