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WOW 2025 Events Calendar

Welcoming Ottawa Week (WOW) 2025 takes place from June 16 – 30 across Ottawa and Lanark-Renfrew counties.  This year, WOW features more than 50 free and fun events you can participate in with your friends and family.

Introducing the 2025 Welcoming Ottawa Ambassadors

Five Ottawa residents received the Welcoming Ottawa Ambassadors Award at the WOW 2025 launch breakfast reception co-hosted by OLIP and Mayor Mark Sutcliffe on June 16, 2025. The inspiring stories of exceptional individuals showcase the profound impact that welcoming communities can have on the lives of new residents. 

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