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WOW 2024 Event Calendar
Welcoming Ottawa Week (WOW) 2024 takes place from June 17 – 30 across Ottawa and Lanark-Renfrew counties. This year, WOW features more than 140 free and fun events you can participate in with your friends and family. You can explore Ottawa’s history, enjoy multicultural traditions and art, participate in sporting events, get entrepreneurship tips, and learn about international cuisine, among many other activities!
Meet the 2024 Welcoming Ottawa Ambassadors
Six Ottawa residents received the Welcoming Ottawa Ambassadors Award at the WOW 2024 launch breakfast reception co-hosted by OLIP and Mayor Mark Sutcliffe on June 17, 2024. The inspiring stories of exceptional individuals showcase the profound impact that welcoming communities can have on the lives of new residents.