April 10-12, 2026 | EY Centre, Ottawa
10 AU 12 AVRIL 2026 | Centre EY, Ottawa
April 10-12, 2026 | 10 AU 12 AVRIL 2026
Get ready for the season ahead at the 25th Cottage Life & Backyard Show!
Meet exhibitors showing docks, builders, contractors, innovative building products, green solutions, decor and style, arts and crafts, food and entertaining, water toys and more.
Préparez-vous pour la saison à venir au Salon de la Vie de Chalet et de l’Arrière-Cour d’Ottawa (Ottawa Cottage Life & Backyard Show).
Rencontrez des exposants montrant des quais, des constructeurs, des entrepreneurs, des solutions vertes, des produits innovateurs de construction, décoration, design, d’arts, d’artisanat, de nourriture, divertissements, des jouets aquatiques et beaucoup plus
encore.
Find the Ottawa Cottage Life & Backyard Show map here.
Trouvez le plan du Salon de la Vie de Chalet et de l’Arrière-Cour d’Ottawa ici.
Sponsors & Partners | Commanditaires & Partenaires
Show Features and Events
Endroits Vedettes et Attractions du Salon
Paint Your Own Birdhouse
Paint, decorate, and personalize your very own birdhouse at the Spring Cottage Life Show. This family-friendly activity is a colourful way to get creative together and leave with a handmade memory to take home.
Ask A Garden Expert
Get free, unbiased gardening advice from the Master Gardeners of Ottawa-Carleton and discover science-based tips to help your garden thrive.
Backyard Party
Backyard Party Mix and mingle in the show’s social hub, proudly serving tasty beverages from Cottage Springs and Pommies. Sit back, relax, and have a sip. Plus, enjoy a tasty ice cream treat from Kawartha Dairy. New this year: Purchase your favourite drinks to go, right from the Backyard Party! Sponsored by:
Cottage Real Estate Centre
Considering a cottage? The Cottage Real Estate Centre is your chance to explore listings, meet expert realtors, and take the first step toward your dream retreat!
General Store
Browse the best handcrafted, artisanal, and niche Canadian-made goods, including ironwork, art, decor items, edible treats, and amazing gifts for any cottager in the General Store.
Main Stage
Join us at the Main Stage for expert guidance, creative inspiration, and hands-on ideas for your cottage and backyard.
We can’t wait to see you! | Nous avons hâte de vous voir!
Show Information | Renseignements du Salon
Show Dates & Hours |
Dates & Heurs du Salon
April 10 | Avril 10: 12pm – 9pm
April 11 | Avril 11: 10am – 6pm
April 12 | Avril 12: 10am – 5pm
EY Centre | Centre EY
4899 Uplands Dr
Ottawa, ON
K1V 2N6
Venue Info | Information du Centre EY
Accessibility
A limited number of wheelchairs are available on a first-come, first served basis at the entrance upon request. See the ticket takers for assistance. The EY Centre is wheelchair accessible at entrance and restrooms.
Parking
Parking at the EY Centre is $10 a day. For more information on parking at the EY Centre please click here. OC Transpo and WestWay Taxi are available right from the centre’s main doors.
Dogs
We love cottage dogs, but kindly ask that you leave your dog at home. This includes purse-sized pooches. Service animals welcome.
2025 Exhibitor Directory
Répertoire Des Exposants
Find the 2025 Ottawa Cottage Life & Backyard Show map here.
Trouvez le plan du Salon de la Vie de Chalet et de l’Arrière-Cour d’Ottawa ici.
Ticket holders acknowledge and consent that your likeness may be captured in photo or video materials and published by media and/or the Cottage Life Show. Photographs and video may be used in all forms of communication, including but not limited to publicity, broadcast, newspaper, and digital properties without compensation to ticket holders.
Please note that while Blue Ant Media, Ottawa Cottage Life & Backyard Show and the EY Centre continue to adhere to health and safety guidelines to keep you safe, an inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present. By being in public spaces like Ottawa Cottage Life & Backyard Show and EY Centre, you voluntarily assume the risks related to exposure.