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    The Ottawa Cottage Life & Backyard Show

    The Ottawa Cottage Life & Backyard Show is the 25th annual consumer exhibition focused on cottage and outdoor living, taking place from April 10-12, 2026 at the EY Centre in Ottawa, Canada. The event features exhibitors across docks, builders, contractors, building products, green solutions, decor, arts, crafts, food, and entertainment. It includes show features like Paint Your Own Birdhouse, Ask A Garden Expert, Backyard Party, Cottage Real Estate Centre, General Store, and Main Stage presentations. The event is organized by Blue Ant Media and targets cottage owners and outdoor enthusiasts with hundreds of exhibitors and thousands of attendees.

    Cottage LivingOutdoor LivingHome ImprovementGardeningReal EstateArts and Crafts

    Dates

    Apr 16 – 18, 2027

    City / country

    Ottawa, Canada

    Venue

    EY Centre

    Type

    B2C · Annual

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    • Reach a targeted audience of cottage and backyard owners actively planning seasonal projects and purchases.
    • Showcase products and services directly to consumers in Ottawa and the surrounding region.
    • Benefit from a established event with 26 years of history and strong media backing from Cottage Life and Blue Ant Media.

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    Who Exhibits

    Exhibitor Profile

    10 categories represented

    • Docks and marine construction
    • Builders and contractors
    • Innovative building products
    • Green solutions
    • Home decor and style
    • Arts and crafts
    • Food and entertaining
    • Water toys and recreation

    Who Attends

    Visitor Profile

    8 audience types

    • Cottage owners
    • Backyard enthusiasts
    • Homeowners planning renovations
    • Families
    • Outdoor lifestyle consumers
    • Real estate buyers
    • DIY and craft hobbyists
    • Gardeners

    Industries & Sectors

    Cottage LivingOutdoor LivingHome ImprovementGardeningReal EstateArts and CraftsFood and Entertainment

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