3 d. ago Canadian Tulip Festival kicks off and the hunt for parking spots begins

Event volunteers encourage attendees to take public transit or a rideshare instead of driving to the area near Dows Lake.

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4 d. ago Royal Canadian Air Force jets to fly over Tulip Festival in Ottawa

Four CF-18 aircraft from 3 Wing Bagotville in Quebec will fly over the capital city to mark the start of the festival.

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4 d. ago Huge street party taking over a Toronto neighbourhood next month

June couldn't come any sooner! Toronto's Liberty Village community is getting ready to party next month with the return of its annual street festival, Give Me Liberty. We have the rundown. Here's what to expect.Though it's a few weeks away, it doesn't hurt to start planning around this one-day event.The 19th annual Give Me Liberty street party kicks off on June 19, 2025.What to expectThe festival is inspired by classic neighbourhood block parties and transforms Liberty Village into an outdoor patio. Expect live entertainment, vendor booths, and delicious eats.There will also be a pop-up market, a beer garden, and even lawn games.    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by Liberty Village BIA (@libertyvillagebia)What can I eat and drink?All your favourites and more are expected to be in attendance for the one-day festival. Food vendors include:Aloette GoBurger DropsFox and Jo...

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5 d. ago Giant tulip giveaway in Toronto will have 40,000 free blooms

It's flower power time! Toronto Tulip Day is rolling around the corner, and this year, there are literally thousands of free tulips up for grabs.Head down to Nathan Phillips Square on Saturday, May 10 to pick up some beautiful spring bouquets of tulips. Some 40,000 (yes, you read that right) tulips will be given away to residents, until supplies last. Hosted by the Netherlands consulate, Toronto Tulip Day honours the liberation of the Netherlands by Canadian troops during the Second World War. The country is known for its breathtaking tulip blooms, which draw thousands of tourists throughout the spring season.This year marks a special anniversary, too, commemorating 80 years of liberation."2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Netherlands — a victory secured thanks to the courage, sacrifice and dedication of Canadian men and women" reads a post from NLIN Canada, the embassy network of the Kingdom of the Netherlands...

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6 d. ago More than flowers: This year's Tulip Festival will shower Ottawa with photo ops, fireworks and free movie screenings

The 2025 Canadian Tulip Festival runs May 9 to 19 with 300,000 tulips across 26 gardens and a few surprises.

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7 d. ago Free sakura festival inspired by Japan arrives in Ontario this weekend

The annual Sakura (Cherry Blossom) Festival in Burlington returns this May with traditional drumming, dance, martial arts demonstrations and of course, stunning blooms. The event coincides with the 36th anniversary of the city's twinning agreement with Itabashi, Japan.Hosted by the Burlington Mundialization Committee, the free event will take place on Saturday, May 10, 2025, from 1 to 3:30 p.m.Festivities will be held at the Burlington Performing Arts Centre Family Lobby and Spencer Smith Park.What to expect:This year's celebration features a full lineup of cultural performances and activities. The day will start with greetings from Mayor Marianne Meed Ward and Consul General of Japan MATSUNAGA Takeshi.Burlington's own Do Kon Daiko drumming group will kick off the festivities with an energetic taiko performance.Throughout the day, visitors can enjoy karate, aikido, and iaido demonstrations, a performance by internationally acclaimed taiko ensemble Nagata Shachu, and trad...

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1 week ago The world's largest tulip festival is coming to Ontario this month

Did you know the world's largest tulip festival happens right here in Ontario?Yep, the Canadian Tulip Festival is back for another year, a.k.a. 11 days of the season's most gorgeous blooms in celebration of their historic tie to Canada’' capital.This year, the festivities will run from May 9 to 19, 2025, just over a week away.According to the Canadian Tulip Festival, the event was established to "celebrate the historic Royal gift of tulips from the Dutch to Canadians immediately following the Second World War as a symbol of international friendship.""The festival preserves the memorable role of the Canadian troops in the liberation of the Netherlands and Europe, as well as commemorates the birth of Dutch Princess Margriet in Ottawa during World War II — the only royal personage ever born in Canada."The fest is held at Ottawa’s Commissioners Park and features over 300,000 tulips along the Rideau Canal’s ...

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2 w. ago Here's what to expect at the Canadian Tulip Festival this spring

Event will pay tribute to 'Canada's heroic role' in freeing Netherlands during the Second World War

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