The best places to see tulips in Ottawa this spring
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Summary
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The Canadian Tulip Festival returns with 300,000 tulips and a new guided walk exploring how tulips arrived in Ottawa.
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Green Corners leads as Ottawa’s largest u‑pick tulip farm, doubling its field size in 2026.
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Saunders Farm launches its new TulipFest, with nearly 500,000 tulips.
When spring arrives in Ottawa, tulips aren’t just confined to one location. They pop up across the city and surrounding area, becoming one of the clearest signs that winter has finally loosened its grip.
Whether you’re looking to walk through fields of fresh blooms or pick up a bouquet to take home, these are some of the best places to see tulips in Ottawa this spring.
Step into spring at the Canadian Tulip Festival
Address: Preston St. & Queen Elizabeth Driveway, ON
Dates: May 8-18, 2026
Price: Free (some sites have an extra fee)
Nothing signals spring in Ottawa quite like the tulip beds at Commissioners Park, where 300,000 tulips line up the pathways along Dow's Lake. The Canadian Tulip Festival returns this year with an emphasis on history, colour, and the role tulips have played in shaping the city's springtime landscape.
New this year, the Tulip Trail is a 40‑minute guided walk that brings 4,000 years of tulip history to life. Created in partnership with 270 West Consulting, it follows the flower’s journey from the Central Asian Mountains to its arrival in Ottawa. The trail is one of the festival’s most notable additions this season, offering added insight into the history behind the capital’s iconic spring flower.
What began as a gesture of thanks from the Netherlands after the Second World War has grown into one of Ottawa’s defining spring traditions. And 74 years later, that history is still part of the tulips people come to see.
Pick your own tulips at Green Corners
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Address: 1259 York's Corners Rd., Edwards, ON
Dates: Mid-May
Price: $26.55 for adults, $22.12 for children
It can be hard to grasp the scale of Green Corners until you're standing in the middle of the field, where 500,000 tulips stretch outward in long, colourful rows. Green Corners is Ottawa's largest u‑pick tulip and flower farm, and the sheer size of the fields makes even a stroll feel immersive.
The highlight of this farm is the pick-your-own experience, where you can wander the rows, choose your stems, and build a bouquet that feels just like you. The farm also hosts yoga sessions and sound bath events during the season, so you can relax surrounded by tulips. Make sure to check their website for availability before you go.
Visit the brand new Tulipfest at Saunders Farm
Address: 7893 Bleeks Rd., Munster, ON
Dates: May 9-24, 2026
Price: $15.00 (children under two free)
Saunders Farm is best known for pumpkins and hauntings, but this spring, it is swapping crisp autumn tones for a more cheerful look. Their new TulipFest has nearly 500,000 tulips spilled across the Apple Orchard area, turning familiar paths into open fields made for slow walks and plenty of stopping along the way.
Their Tulipfest satellite Farm Shop offers a selection of tulip-themed items, including fresh-cut bouquets and spring décor. It's a nice extra stop if you're already there and want to buy some flowers or their tulip-themed plush.
From the wide tulip fields to the oversized Dutch windmill standing tall above the flowers, it's the kind of place where your camera roll fills up quickly. The farm is also dog‑friendly, so leashed pups are welcome to join in on the strolls, sniffs, and photo opportunities. Just be sure to keep a close eye on your pets around the flowers, as tulip bulbs can be harmful if eaten.
Fill a bucket of tulips at Vankleek Hill Tulip Fields
Address: 63 Main St. E., Vankleek Hill, ON
Dates: May 8, 2026
Price: $12.00 for adults, $8.00 for children and seniors
At Vankleek Hill Tulip Fields, the experience goes beyond just looking, as you can also pick, bundle, and take home your own tulips. The farm grows more than 250,000 tulips each spring, offering a pick‑your‑own experience rooted in years of local flower growing.
Buckets filled with water are provided to keep stems fresh during the drive home. The tulips are $1.50 per stem, and the bucket is free. Picnic benches are available throughout the property for anyone who wants to bring lunch and spend more time among the fields.
The farm also includes several kid‑friendly activities, such as pedal karts, gemstone mining, sand diggers, and a large jumping pillow, making it a place where families can spend a few hours during peak tulip season.
See tulips and save more with CAA
Planning a spring tulip road trip? Fuel up before you leave. Members save 3 cents per litre at participating Shell locations when they swipe their card or load it in the Shell App.
If you're not already a Member, you can join CAA for as low as $30 a year, or visit your local CAA store, such as CAA Ottawa.
