While the tulips at Commissioners Park are world-famous, Ottawa’s walls bloom year-round. Discover the best nature-inspired murals in the Glebe, Little Italy, Centretown and beyond this spring.
As Ottawa slowly inches toward warmer spring weather, get a head start on the season of rebirth and growth by exploring street art that puts nature, blossoms, and the beauty of renewal in the spotlight. Slip on that raincoat and channel your inner naturelover for a selfguided tour that’s sure to melt the frosty heart of even the most stubborn spring skeptic.
And of course, you can’t talk about spring in the capital without mentioning the Canadian Tulip Festival. While the beds at Commissioners Park and Dow’s Lake are world-famous, the crowds can be a lot.
If you’re looking to escape the busyness of the festival trails or if you just want to keep the floral vibes going after the petals drop, we’ve mapped out a ‘Perennial Petal Trail.’ These are the murals that bloom year-round, from the vibrant gardens of Little Italy to the hidden floral gems tucked away in the Glebe and Centretown!
Discover more murals in this area
By Dems & Doll
By Dom Laporte
By Kalkidan Assefa
By Emilie Darlington
By Maya Hum + Jasmine Cousineau + Faheem Khan
By Dan Metcalfe + Pat Buck
By Unknown / Inconnu
By Dom Laporte
By Coblou
