The Ottawa Cottage Life & Backyard Show is a three-day event taking place from April 16-18, 2027, at the EY Centre in Ottawa. The show is designed for individuals and families interested in cottage living, backyard design, and outdoor activities. The target audience includes homeowners, cottage owners, and enthusiasts of outdoor living.

The event features over exhibitors showcasing a wide range of products and services, including docks, builders, contractors, innovative building products, green solutions, decor and style, arts and crafts, food and entertaining, water toys, and more.

The show's program includes various features and events, such as the Cottage Real Estate Centre, where attendees can explore listings and meet expert realtors. The General Store offers handcrafted, artisanal, and niche Canadian-made goods. The Main Stage hosts expert guidance, creative inspiration, and hands-on ideas for cottage and backyard design.

Attendees can also participate in activities like painting and decorating their own birdhouses, a family-friendly activity suitable for all ages. The Master Gardeners of Ottawa-Carleton offer free, unbiased gardening advice, and the Backyard Party provides a social hub for attendees to relax and mingle.

The event is sponsored by various partners, and tickets can be purchased online. The show's dates and hours of operation are April 16 from 12 pm to 9 pm, April 17 from 10 am to 6 pm, and April 18 from 10 am to 5 pm. The EY Centre is wheelchair accessible, and a limited number of wheelchairs are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Ticket prices vary, with ages 18+ costing $13.50, ages 12-17 costing $9, ages 4-11 costing $6, and seniors 65+ on Friday only costing $11. Children under 3 are free. A family pass, including 2 general admission tickets and up to 4 child and youth tickets, costs $40. By attending the event, ticket holders acknowledge and consent to being captured in photo or video materials.

The event organizers continue to adhere to health and safety guidelines; however, attendees should be aware that an inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in public places. By attending the event, individuals voluntarily assume the risks related to exposure.