Celebrate spring with a visit to Ottawa for the Canadian Tulip Festival
Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Sun, 15 May 2022 22:12:23 +0000
Ottawa isn’t just the capital of Canada — it also offers up many unique and special surprises at every turn, from having the world’s largest skating rink to holding the world’s largest beach volleyball tournament to hosting the world’s largest tulip festival!
There is an interesting story behind this annual tulip festival. The Royal Family of the Kingdom of the Netherlands took refuge in Ottawa during the Second World War, and Her Royal Highness, Princess Margriet was born here in 1943. Two years later, Canadian troops played a key role in liberating the Netherlands. In gratitude, the Dutch government has sent Canada a gift of tulip bulbs every year since 1945, inspiring what has become the Canadian Tulip Festival.
And 2022 is a special year! The festival is celebrating its Platinum Jubilee marking its 70th anniversary.
From May 13 to 23, you can participate in many free activities such as professionally guided tours through Commissioners Park. These 45-minute Tulip Legacy Walking Tours provide in-depth historical and horticultural information. Not able to make it in person? Virtual tours or pre-recorded tours are being offered on Saturdays and Sundays. Find out more.
You can also enjoy lit beds and the blacklight boardwalk which bring the tulips to life at night. Learn more.
There is also a selection of family-friendly activities after dark such as the Movie & Tulips lineup of films, ranging in topics from Canadian history to environmentalism, at Commissioners Park at Dow’s lake from 8:00 p.m. every night May 13th to 23rd. Click here for the schedule.
You can also try your luck at Tulip Bingo held daily at Commissioners Park at Dow’s Lake.
For the schedule at a glance, click here.
Planning a visit to Ottawa? You can find information on the City of Ottawa website.
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