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WOW 2023 Event Calendar

Welcoming Ottawa Week (WOW) 2023 takes place from June 19 – 30 across Ottawa and Lanark-Renfrew counties.  In its 10th year, WOW features more than 60 free and fun events you can participate in with your friends and family. Whether you are a sports fan, an artist, a foodie, or a book worm, the #WOW2023 calendar has something for you.

Meet the 2023 Welcoming Ottawa Ambassadors

Seven Ottawa residents were presented with the Welcoming Ottawa Ambassadors Award at the WOW launch breakfast reception co-hosted by OLIP and Mayor Mark Sutcliffe on June 19, 2023. Discover how these kind Ottawans’ contributions to making our city more inclusive and welcoming to newcomers.