Upcoming Events · May

The Canadian Tulip Festival seeks to preserve the heritage and character of its fifty-five year old history around its original founding idea, International Friendship. In 2007, the tremendously successful International Pavilion featured the Embassies and community groups of 15 participating countries, attracting a record 125,000 visitors to Major’s Hill Park in just 11 days. In 2008 we plan to extend the International Pavilion to the full 18 days of the Festival with more countries and enhanced international entertainment.

SOHO | SME CONFERENCE & EXPO – Ottawa
May 27, 2008
The Westin Ottawa
7:30am until 4:30pm

For BUSINESSES on the GROW

The #1 Business-to-Business Conference & Trade Show

The SOHO-SME Business Conference & Expo focuses on delivering a very unique event experience to support the success and growth of and medium size businesses in Canada.

The SOHO – SME Business Conference & Expo will motivate, inspire, and drive business success and growth. For more information about the event, speakers, and the day’s agenda please visit http://www.soho.ca/sohosme/index.asp?sc=soho-OttawaKiosk

• Keynote presentations to motivate, inspire and drive business success – Keynote Speaker: Kyle MacDonald | One Red Paper-Clip: How a Small Piece of Stationery Turned Into One Big Adventure
• Seminars & Expert Panel Discussions to educate and inform businesses on key tools, resources and information (featuring 2007 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year finalists)
• Exhibits and Displays to connect businesses with the latest products, services and resources
• Networking Activities and Events allowing businesses to connect, make new contacts and build relationships
• Entrepreneur / CEO success stories and spotlights allowing attendees to learn and mirror some of Canada’s top business leader

To obtain a FREE PASS to the Expo portion of the Conference, please visit http://www.soho.ca/sohosme/index.asp?sc=soho-OttawaKiosk

See you at the event!

The Ottawa Flotilla
TBA
Rideau Canal
Tel: (613) 447-5254
Web Site: www.ottawaflotilla.ca
The Flotilla is an Ottawa tradition that has been taking place for over 50 years and this year the tradition will continue with a new name - OTTAWA FLOTILLA. The Ottawa Flotilla is an annual parade of decorated boats that cruises from Dows Lake and along the Rideau Canal to downtown Ottawa. Held on the May long weekend, participants entertain visitors and residents of Canada's Capital Region in celebration of the arrival of spring.

You can expect to join all types and sizes of boats spectacularly transformed with lights, flowers, props, music and dancing. On May 20th thousands of people will line the banks to watch the boats entertain spectators, judges and participants alike as they parade down the Rideau Canal from Dows Lake to the heart of the city, at the Ottawa Locks. The Ottawa Flotilla Organizing Committee believes that the annual Flotilla is an integral part of community spirit in the National Capital Region and we are dedicated to the continuation of this Ottawa tradition.

All boats are warmly welcomed and encouraged to participate in the weekend activities. Cruisers, houseboats, antique and classic vessels, as well as the manual "Armstrong" kayaks, dragon boats and even rowboats are eligible to enter. Dockage at Dows Lake Marina is free during this weekend and the boat ramp is available for launches.

• PARADE OF LIGHTS
  Lighted boats circle Dows Lake. Fireworks follow if funding allows. Please check back for updates.
• OTTAWA FLOTILLA
  The Ottawa Flotilla consists of a variety of events including an evening parade of lighted boats, day parade of decorated boats from Dows Lake to the Ottawa locks, fireworks, model boat displays, activities for kids, live music and entertainment.

Boats leave their docks at Dows Lake Pavilion at 12:30 PM. They complete a circuit of Dows Lake and begin the journey down the canal to the Ottawa Locks at exactly 1:00 PM.

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• We feature events for every member of the Family. You can run, walk, in-line skate or come out and spectate.
• Events include the ING Ottawa Marathon and Half marathon, the MDS Nordion 10K & 5K, 2K family run and Canada's largest Sport Expo.
• The race course travels past many scenic tourism sites and along the historic Rideau Canal.