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We are thrilled to welcome you to our nation’s capital for a 74-year tradition that celebrates beauty, renewal, and history. As you walk through Commissioners Park at Dows Lake, you aren’t just looking at over a million blooms—you are walking through a living tribute to a historic bond of international friendship.
Whether you are here to explore the self-guided Tulip Trail, enjoy the vibrant atmosphere, or simply take in the stunning displays, we invite you to be part of this enduring legacy. Thank you for joining us as we celebrate the return of spring to Ottawa!
The 2026 season is nearly here, and our team is currently mapping out over 300,000 spectacular blooms across Ottawa’s most iconic landscapes. While the official 2026 Canadian Tulip Festival Park Map is being finalized, we want to ensure you have all the information needed to plan your visit to Commissioners Park at Dows Lake.
Our updated map will soon be available to help you navigate our 100 unique tulip varieties and legendary historical displays.
What to Look for on the 2026 Map
When the map goes live, it will highlight key festival activations and accessibility features to help you explore every corner of the park:
Plan Your Visit to Commissioners Park
While you wait for the digital map download, keep in mind that the festival remains a free event open to all.
Check back soon to download the full PDF map and start planning your journey through the 2026 Canadian Tulip Festival!
Explore the world’s largest FREE tulip festival with ease. Visit our Travel Page for essential details on road closures, nearby parking lots, directions and our official hotel and travel partners.
Dutch Pavilion
May 8 – 18, 2026
A Dutch Experience with the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands
Arteast Pavilion
May 8 – 18, 2026,
10:00 am – 6:00 pm daily
Learn more about Arteast
Tulip Market
May 8 – 18, 2026
10:00 am – 6:00 pm Weekdays, 10:00am – 8:00pm Weekends
Official Festival Merchandise and live potted tulips at our Tulip Boutique
Self-guided Tour
May 8 – 18, 2026
10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Explore the history and symbolism of our blooms with our FREE self-guided tour.
Tulip Trail
May 8 – 18, 2026
10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Travel through 4 centuries and across 12,000 kilometers experiencing the journey of the tulip, from the wilds of the Himalayan Mountains to right here in Ottawa, Canada, for only $5 per person.
Tulip Taxi
May 8 – 18, 2026
10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Cart rides in Commissioners Park. Enjoy an audio tour while travelling the 1.2 kilometer park, featuring 26 gardens, 100+ varieties and 300,000 tulips! Purchase your wristband, at any of our Info Centres.
CIBC Tulip Trek
May 8 – 18, 2026
10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Follow the clues, and search to ensure the tulips survive! Designed to educate, entertain and thrill guests of all ages!
Opening Ceremony
Saturday, May 9th, 2026
11:00am – 12:00pm
Honour Veterans from the Second World War to Today, with a Remembrance Ceremony including Cannon Salute and CF18 Fly Over.
Flower Fun Run
Sunday, May 9, 2026
12:00 pm
Learn more about Flower Fun Run
Fireworks & Drone Show
Sunday, May 17th, 2026
9:00pm to 9:20 pm
Watch the Evolution of the Canadian Armed Forces over Dow’s Lake
Korean Pavilion
May 8 – 18, 2026
10:00 am – 6:00 pm
During the Korean War, both Canada and the Netherlands made significant sacrifices, sending troops in support of peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula. From this shared commitment emerged a lasting global friendship, meet our friends, the Korean Cultural Centre.
