12 Aug Tickets for the Interprovincial Picnic on the Bridge (Sold Out)
Ottawa –Tickets to the Interprovincial Picnic on the Bridge will go on sale at 10 a.m. today. A Canadian first, the Interprovincial Picnic on the Bridge will take place on the Alexandra Bridge on July 2, 2017. The iconic steel truss structure that spans the Ottawa River between Ontario and Quebec will be transformed into a lush grassy haven for the event which will feature entertainment, samplings – including fresh baked breads from ACE Bakery – surprise giveaways and one of the most breathtaking views in the country.
Tickets for a picnic area on the bridge are $40 (plus tax and service charges) and can accommodate a maximum of four people. Seatings will take place at 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 4 p.m. and 6:30 pm and will run for 1.5 hours each. Specific spots on the bridge can be selected online. Capacity for each seating is 650 people. Participants are invited to pack their favourite picnic items to dine on, or purchase pre-made baskets from a number of local food vendors who will be on-site July 2, 2017.
To purchase tickets, visit Ottawa2017.ca.
UPDATE: The tickets sold out in a record 8 minutes. Watch the Ottawa2017.ca website for more exciting events that you can participate in next year.