Officially known as the Canadian Tulip Festival, this year's event
takes place in Ottawa from May 2-19, 2008.
Millions of tulips will blossom again, creating an exotic mosaic of
colour and beauty in Ottawa and Gatineau. This is the 57th edition of
the annual festival.
The theme for 2008 is "Where Ideas Bloom". On top of all
of the tulips, music, art, and other cultural events -- this year marks
the debut of a new series called Celebridée.
It's a 19-day celebration of ideas which runs from May 2nd to May 19th,
as part of the Canadian Tulip Festival and will feature a tremendous
line-up of great thinkers, writers, scientists, political figures and
artists from all around the world. Details...
Visit the NCC’s
Tulip Legacy Exhibit in Commissioners and Major’s Hill Parks
The National Capital Commission (NCC) is pleased to welcome the Canadian
Tulip Festival to Commissioners and Major’s Hill Parks, from
May 2 to 19, 2008, and to provide the spectacular displays of tulips
found throughout the Capital Region.
Ottawa Photo Safari
Bring your camera, savor the blossoms and improve your understanding
of your camera equipment as you join professional photographer Ray
Pilon for an exciting photographic Safari through the world- renowned
tulip beds in Commissioners Park in Ottawa, Ontario.
Did you know?
Ottawa's tulip tradition started after the Second World War. The Dutch
government and royal family donated over 100,000 tulip bulbs to Canada
as a "thank you" for the generosity and help of Canadians
during the war. Each year, the Dutch royal family still sends 20,000
bulbs to Canada. Read more...
