18 Apr River Ward Festivals 2017
River Ward hosts more festivals and special events than any other ward in Ottawa, outside of the downtown core. We are a vibrant community that is blessed with green space and the Rideau River. It is a natural attraction to many organizations to host their event within our community. These spring and summer festivals and events are a prime opportunity to showcase the City’s various cultural, religious, and sporting events within our community.
May 29 – MEC Paddlefest
Mooney’s Bay
June 3 – Enbridge Canoe for Kids
Mooney’s Bay Park
June 17-21 – Summer Solstice Aboriginal Festival
Vincent Massey Park
June 22-25 – Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival
Mooney’s Bay
June 24 – Exile Island
Vincent Massey Park
July 3-9 – Canadian Track & Field Championships
Terry Fox Facility
July 15 – HOPE Volleyball Summerfest
Mooney’s Bay Park
July 19-23 – Ottawa Lebanese Festival
700 Ridgewood Avenue
July 30 – National Capital Triathlon, Duathlon & Runs
Mooney’s Bay & Roadways
August 12-13 – Jamday Festival
Mooney’s Bay Park
September 3 – The Canadian Triathlon, Duathlon
Mooney’s Bay
Listed below you will find information regarding parking restrictions that will be implemented from June 12 to August 20. Please be mindful of the restrictions when considering where to park during this time.
Parking Restrictions
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As in previous years, parking restrictions will occur on the following streets during festival season:
2017 restrictions:
“Special Event, No Stopping Anytime, Tow Away Zone ” restrictions:
- Ridgewood Avenue, both sides between Springland Drive and Riverside Drive;
- Dupont Street, east side from a point 15 metres north of the south limit of Dupont Street, across the south limit of the street, and on the west side between the south limit of Dupont Street to a point 15 metres to the north (includes hammerhead area);
- Dupont Street, west side from Ridgewood Avenue to a point 15 metres to the south;
- Otterson Drive, west side from Walkley Road to the property line between 2872/2880 Otterson Drive;
- Waterview Court, east and north sides between Mooney’s Bay Place and a point immediately east of the driveway to 33 Waterview Court;
- Mooney’s Bay Place, both sides from Riverside Drive to a point approximately 30 metres east of Riverside Drive;
- Hobson Road, east side, between Springland Drive and south limit of Paget Park;
- Garner Avenue, north side from Hobson Road to Egan Road;
- Springland Drive, east side, within existing “no parking zone” along the frontage of 790 Springland Drive
“No Stopping Anytime” restrictions:
- Springland Drive, north and west side from the easterly limit to Walkley Road;
- Springland Drive, east side from Norberry Crescent (south intersection) to a point approximately 110 metres to the north (southerly limit of bus stop);
- Norberry Crescent, west and north sides from a point 131 metres south of Springland Drive (north intersection) to a point 198 metres east of Springland Drive (south intersection);
- Norberry Crescent, south and east sides from south of Springland Drive (south intersection) to a point 20 metres north of the easterly curve;
- Dupont Street, east side from Ridgewood Avenue to a point 15 metres north of the south limit of Dupont Street;
- Hobson Road, west side from Springland Drive to the northerly limit;
- Egan Road, east and south side from Garner Avenue to Hobson Road;
- Garner Avenue, north side from Egan Road to the westerly limit;
- Mooney’s Bay Place, south side from Riverside Drive to the easterly limit;
- Springland Drive, east side between Mooney’s Bay to Lynhurst Avenue;
- Nicholson Avenue, north side;
- Lynhurst Avenue, north side;
- Marble Crescent, north and west side from Flannery Drive to Springland Drive;
- Flannery Drive, north and west side between Springland Drive (south intersection) and Springland Drive (north intersection);
- Gavin Street, east side
- Sandhurst Court, south and west side from Flannery Drive to the easterly limit;
- Malden Court, east side from Flannery Drive to the southerly limit;
- Walton Court, north side from Springland Drive to the easterly limit;
- Otterson Drive, west and north side from the property line between 2872/2880 Otterson Drive to Blanchard Crescent (west intersection);
- Blanchard Crescent, east, west, and south side (even numbered side of street), and
- Mooney’s Bay Place, north side, from a point 9 metres west of Waterview Court to a point 15 metres east of Waterview Court