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Author: City of Ottawa - Media Relations / Ville d'Ottawa - Relations avec les médias
Publication Date: November 19, 2025 - 09:54

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Claus for Celebration: Santa’s Coming to Town

November 19, 2025
The City of Ottawa has the full list of Santa’s Christmas parades in the city

It’s the time of year when Santa is making his annual visit to Ottawa prior to Christmas. He is scheduled to appear at all of Ottawa’s local holiday parades. So, if you want to see Santa and his reindeer this year, bundle up and stake out a good spot where you’re sure to get a good look at him. Santa is making his way all over the city this year with plenty of chances to see him:

Before visiting a parade, make sure to plan ahead. You can find the most up-to-date traffic impacts information on Ottawa.ca and on our interactive traffic map.

We also have a list of other holiday activities that are sure to put you in the festive spirit, even if you might not see Santa:

  • Billings Estate National Historic Site - Holiday Hours: Wednesday to Sunday, from 10 am to 5 pm beginning November 28 through December 19 (Excluding December 13-14)
  • Cumberland Heritage Village Museum - Vintage Village of Lights: Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, November 28 to December 21 from 4 pm to 9 pm. Advance registration is required.
  • Cumberland Heritage Village Museum - Tree Lighting Ceremony: Friday, November 28 from 5:15 pm to 5:40 pm. Advance registration is required. 
  • Cumberland Heritage Village Museum - Introduction to leatherwork workshop - Sleigh bell door hanger: various dates and times from December 10 to December 21. Advance registration is required. 
  • Nepean Museum - Retro Christmas - Children's holiday party: December 6 and December 7 from 10 am to 4 pm. 
  • Nepean Museum - Weekend Crafters - Vintage paper ornaments: December 21 from 1 pm to 4 pm. 

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