
April 11-13, 2025 | EY Centre, Ottawa
11 AU 13 AVRIL 2025 | Centre EY, Ottawa

April 11-13, 2025 | 11 AU 13 AVRIL 2025
Get ready for the season ahead at the 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.
Show Features and Events
Endroits Vedettes et Attractions du Salon
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
Main Stage Grab a seat at the Main Stage, where expert advice, design inspiration, and DIY know-how come together to help you bring your cottage & backyard dreams to life! The Main Stage is decorated by: Kristyn Gerth, founder and Creative Director for Oak + Ash Interiors. Furniture provided by: Mobilia. View the full schedule…
Cottage Life Booth
Stop by the Cottage Life Booth to meet the team, grab exclusive merch, and pin your paradise!
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 11 | Avril 11: 12pm – 9pm
April 12 | Avril 12: 10am – 6pm
April 13 | Avril 13: 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.