Tracking Santa across the city

OTTAWA – Santa is switching to high gear over the next several weeks and West Carleton Online is tracking his every, single, move.

Not just in Ward 5, but all over the capital.

“It’s the time of year when Santa is making his annual visit to Ottawa prior to Christmas,” city staff released in a statement Wednesday (Nov. 19). “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.”

Area parades include (all links open in the same window):

• Help Santa Toy Parade, Saturday, Nov. 22, 11 a.m. 
• Kanata Santa Claus Parade, Saturday, Nov. 22, 10 a.m.
• Manotick Kiwanis Santa Claus Parade, Friday, Nov. 28, 7 p.m.
• Riverside South Community Association Toy Mountain Parade, Saturday, Nov. 29, 11 am
• Orléans Santa’s Parade of Lights, Saturday, Nov. 29, 6 p.m.
• Osgoode Village Parade of Lights, Friday, Dec. 5, 6:30 p.m.
• Richmond Christmas Parade, Saturday, Dec. 6, 5:30 p.m.
• Stittsville Parade of Lights, Saturday, Dec. 6, 6 p.m.
• Constance and Buckham’s Bay Santa Parade, Saturday, Dec. 13, 5 p.m.
• Huntley Community Association Santa Claus Parade, Saturday, Dec. 13, 6 p.m.
• Metcalfe Santa Parade Food and Toy Drive, Sunday, Dec. 14, 2 p.m.

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:

• Ottawa Christmas Market, Aberdeen Plaza at Lansdowne, Nov. 21 to Dec. 31 (Fridays through Sundays)
• Parkdale Holiday Market, Nov. 29, noon to 6 p.m.
• Mayor’s 23^rd Annual Christmas Celebration, Ottawa City Hall, Dec. 6, 3 to 6 p.m. 
• Cumberland Farmers’ Market Christmas Market, Dec. 6, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• ByWard Public Market winter market, Nov. 21, 4 p.m. and annual tree lighting, Nov. 21, 5:30 p.m.
• Magic of Lights, Wesley Clover Parks 411 Corkstown Rd., Nov. 21 to Jan. 3
• Winter Lights across Canada, Parliament Hill, Dec. 8 to Jan. 9
• Santa Shuffle Fun Run and Elf Walk, Lansdowne Park, Dec. 6, 10 a.m.
• Fitzroy Harbour Children’s Christmas Party, Fitzroy Harbour Community Centre, Saturday, Dec. 6, 10 a.m.
• Billings Estate National Historic Site – Holiday Hours: Wednesday to Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. beginning Nov. 28 through Dec. 19 (Excluding Dec. 13-14)
• Cumberland Heritage Village Museum – Vintage Village of Lights: Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, Nov. 28 to Dec. 21 from 4 to 9 p.m. Advance registration is required.
• Cumberland Heritage Village Museum – Tree Lighting Ceremony: Friday, Nov. 28 from 5:15 p.m. to 5:40 p.m. Advance registration is required. 
• Cumberland Heritage Village Museum – Introduction to leatherwork workshop – Sleigh bell door hanger: various dates and times from Dec. 10 to Dec. 21. Advance registration is required. 
• Nepean Museum – Retro Christmas – Children’s holiday party: Dec. 6 and Dec. 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 
• Nepean Museum – Weekend Crafters – Vintage paper ornaments: Dec. 21 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. 

For more information on city programs and services, visit ottawa.ca, call 311 (TTY: 613-580-2401) or 613-580-2400 to contact the city using Canada Video Relay Service.