Welcome to Ottawa’s Largest Attended & Longest Running FREE Public  Festival

We are thrilled to welcome you to our nation’s capital for a 74-year tradition that celebrates beauty, renewal, and history. As you walk through Commissioners Park at Dow’s Lake, you aren’t just looking at over a million blooms—you are walking through a living tribute to a historic bond of international friendship.

Whether you are here to explore the self-guided Tulip Trail, enjoy the vibrant atmosphere, or simply take in the stunning displays, we invite you to be part of this enduring legacy. Thank you for joining us as we celebrate the return of spring to Ottawa!

2026 Park Map Highlights

• CIBC Tulip Trek: Follow the clues, and search to ensure the tulips survive! Designed to educate, entertain and thrill guests of all ages!
• 270 West Consulting Presents the Tulip Trail: *NEW* 40 minute experience, where guests journey 12,000 kilometers and 4000 years, following the incredible story of the Tulip.
• Polestar Ottawa Tulip Taxi: Save Your Feet and See It All: Hop Aboard the Polestar Tulip Taxi!
• Travel and Parking: Directions to the festival grounds, from our University Parking Lot to the nearest OTrain Station.
• Commemorative Sites: Plaques, gardens and a monument honoring the veterans of World War II and the Liberation of the Netherlands.
• Our generous partners and sponsors: Take some time to recognize and thank those who helped make the festival possible.

270 West Consulting Presents the Tulip Trail
May 8 – 18, 2026
10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Travel through 4 centuries and across 12,000 kilometers experiencing the journey of the tulip, from the wilds of the Himalayan Mountains to right here in Ottawa, Canada, for only $5 per person.

Polestar Ottawa Tulip Taxi
May 8 – 18, 2026
10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Cart rides in Commissioners Park. Enjoy an audio tour while travelling the 1.2 kilometer park, featuring 26 gardens, 100+ varieties and 300,000 tulips!  Purchase your wristband, at any of our Info Centres.

Arteast Pavilion
May 8 – 18, 2026,
10:00 am – 6:00 pm daily
Learn more about Arteast

Tulip Market
May 8 – 18, 2026
10:00 am – 6:00 pm Weekdays, 10:00am – 8:00pm Weekends
Official Festival Merchandise and live potted tulips at our Tulip Boutique

Flower Fun Run
Sunday, May 10, 2026
12:00 pm
Learn more about Flower Fun Run

Opening Ceremony
Saturday, May 9th, 2026
11:00am – 12:00pm
Honour Veterans from the Second World War to Today, with a Remembrance Ceremony including Cannon Salute and CF18 Fly Over.

Neo Financial Play Zone featuring Velocity Games
May 8 – 18, 2026
Get ready for big fun and even bigger energy at Neo Financial’s Play Zone! With oversized yard games, creative building stations, and hands-on activities for all ages, this is the ultimate space for kids to play, explore, and burn off some energy.

CF Rideau Centre x Canadian Tulip Festival

Located in the heart of the bustling downtown area, CF Rideau Centre is proud to partner with the Canadian Tulip Festival. This partnership brings together two of the city’s most iconic springtime experiences.

Karaoké Radio-Canada
May 9 & 18, 2026
3:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Enjoy a relaxing and engaging cultural experience presented by Radio-Canada.

Official Store of the Canadian Tulip Festival

Dutch Groceries is joining us as the official store at this year’s Canadian Tulip Festival, specializing in imported Dutch products. You’ll be sure to find something unique! 

Cubeit Info Centres 
Find festival maps, bags, and free wheelchair rentals (available on a first-come, first-served basis) and more!