Users' questions

Where is the tulip festival held in Ottawa?

Where is the tulip festival held in Ottawa?

Commissioners Park
The Canadian Tulip Festival’s main site, Commissioners Park, is a large green space located along the Rideau Canal.

Where do you park for the Tulip Festival?

Queen Juliana park
Yes! There will be a designated parking area in Queen Juliana park. A fee of $15 can be paid for all day parking. For more about parking, visit our Where to Park page.

Can you go to the Tulip Festival?

Unfortunately for all of us, travel is discouraged at this time. Fans of the festival are asked to stay home and experience the gift of tulips through our immersive virtual experience at www.tulipfestival.ca. We look to welcome the world for our 70th Anniversary Platinum Jubilee, May 13 – 23, 2022.

When and where is the Tulip Festival?

April 1 @ 8:00 am – April 30 @ 5:00 pm People from all over the world come to enjoy the beautiful Keukenhof tulip garden and explore the tulip fields just 30 minutes outside the center of Amsterdam. The city center of Amsterdam is blooming in April.

Where to see the tulips in Ottawa Canada?

Over two weekends in May, Canada’s capital region comes alive with millions of tulips. Stroll through Ottawa’s largest displays of flowers at Commissioners Park, the festival’s main site, located alongside the Rideau Canal’s picturesque Dows Lake.

Where is Commissioners Park in Ottawa, Canada?

Commissioners Park is a beautiful park located beside Dow’s Lake. This park is renowned as a tulip park. This region has the highest density of tulip flowers and every year the famous tulip festival is organized in this place.

How did the Canadian Tulip Festival get started?

The festival began with a special gift. The Dutch royal family took refuge in Ottawa during the Second World War, and Dutch Princess Margriet was born here in 1943. Two years later, Canadian troops played a key role in liberating the Netherlands.

What is the top priority for Ottawa Tourism?

Ottawa Tourism’s top priority is the health and safety of our community and our visitors, and we look forward to welcoming visitors back to the region. While Ottawa is in the reopening stages of COVID-19, our website may not reflect current offerings. Please contact each business or entity directly before making plans.