Ottawa - Canadian Tulip Festival

Ottawa's Festival of Spring: in mid-May this spring festival marks the ending of winter as the tulips - given by Queen Juliana of the Netherlands in gratitude for the city's hospitality during the Second World War - come into bloom all over the city. The canal banks are the scene of general festivities, full of festival-goers, including those from the nearby Arts Center.

The Canadian Tulip Festival is one of Ottawa's annual highlights. Over three million tulips boom in the national region with tulip attraction sites spread out on a 15km route, the "Tulip Route". Throughout the 18 days performers will grace the Park's grounds, providing a musical and entertaining ambiance.