Christmas in Ottawa
Welcome to Christmas in Ottawa! We love Ottawa at Christmastime. It is such a magical time of year!
The Christmas trees are all lit with beautiful, twinkling lights, there are decorations on houses and street corners and there are entire families outside playing in the snow.
There isn't anywhere else we would rather be for Christmas.
If you are spending Christmas in Ottawa then we are pleased to tell you that there is so much for
you to do. There are activities and festivities for all age groups. Once Christmas is all over, don't forget that there are still Ottawa New Year's Eve celebrations to partake in!!
We know that Christmas is a busy time of year and your time is precious so we want to make sure that you
make the most of it.
Our Christmas section is here to provide you with information on:
Christmas Parades in Ottawa & Surrounding Area
Ottawa - Help Santa Toy Parade
November 19, 2011 - 5pm
The parade will start at 5 PM. at the National Archives on Wellington street. Head East on Wellington Street and then turn right on Bank Street. Continue South on Bank Street then turn left on Laurier Avenue. Continue East on Laurier Avenue to Elgin Street. This is the End Point for the Parade.
613-526-2706
*** Don't forget that they will be collecting new toys and donations for the less fortunate children in Ottawa
Barrhaven Lions Light Up the Night
November 20, 2011
5:30pm
Along Strandherd Drive
Parade will now end at the corner of Strandherd and the park n ride.
Carp - Santa Claus Parade
Saturday, December 10, 2011
12:00pm
Parade Route starts at The Diefenbunker (3911 Carp Rd)
and follows Carp Road to Juanita Street to Langstaff Drive. Turning Right onto Donald B. Munro Drive to Carp Road finishing back at the Diefenbunker.
Clarence-Rockland Parade of Lights
Sunday, November 27, 2011
4:00pm
Along Laurier Street, starting at the Your Independent Grocer. Ends with a visit with Santa at the Knights of Columbus Hall.
Constance Bay Santa Claus Parade
December 3, 2011
12:30 - 2 pm
Kanata - Hazeldean Mall/Lions Club Santa Claus Parade
November 12, 2011
10:00am
Merrickville - Village Lighting Ceremony
December 2, 2011
5:00pm
Metcalfe Santa Claus Parade and Food Drive
Date & time for 2011 to be announced
Metcalfe Community Centre, 2785 8th Line
After the parade you are invited to the Community Centre for gingerbread cookie decorating ($2), free hot chocolate, treats and pictures with Santa.
Orleans - Santa's Parade of Lights
November 26, 2011
6pm (on St-Joseph Blvd)
613-526-2625
Richmond - Santa Claus Parade
December 3, 2011
11:00am
Stittsville - Parade of Lights
November 26, 2011
7:00pm
Starting at Independent Grocer and running along Main Street (ending at Carleton Cathcart)
They will be lighting the lights at Village Square Park when the parade is over
Besides parades, there are so many other Christmas activities. There are so many fun activities such as having breakfast with Santa, taking a sleigh ride along beautifully lit streets, enjoying thousands of Christmas lights on various buildings throughout the city, finding hidden crafted treasures at numerous craft shows and so much more. Check out our complete list of Christmas activities and events in Ottawa.
We will be updating our Christmas in Ottawa page regularly so check back often.
Happy Holidays to those of you celebrating Christmas. HoHoHo!
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