Ottawa’s prettiest time of year is officially here ✨ The Canadian Tulip Festival is back from May 8–18 at Commissioners Park by Dow’s Lake with over 300,000 tulips in bloom across 26 gardens 🌷🌷 Free entry, dreamy photo spots, canal views, food vendors, live programming, and endless spring vibes ☁️💐 Definitely one of the best things to do in Ottawa this month. 📍 Commissioners Park, Dow’s Lake 🗓 May 8–18, 2026 🎟 Mostly free to attend 🚲 Best enjoyed with a walk. #wherenextella #thingstodoottawa #ottawatulipfestival