ORCHIDOPHILIA 2026

Ottawa's annual orchid show, Orchidophilia, May 2026

Orchidophilia will take place Saturday and Sunday of May 2nd and 3rd, 2026 and Algonquin College, Bldg D, 185 Woodroofe Ave, Ottawa.


Enjoy the sights and fragrance of a weekend of stunning orchid exhibits by members, visiting societies and vendors, educational exhibits, photography, Ikebana and botanic artist exhibits focused on orchids.

Enjoy shopping from national and international orchid vendors. Get orchid care help from our team and attend workshops on how to care and repot your orchids amongst others.

The event takes place at Algonquin College, 1385 Woodroffe Ave in Building D. Enter through Building C and follow the signage to the Show.

There is free parking in Lots 8 and 9.

Doors are open to the general public Saturday, May 2, from noon until 5 pm, and on Sunday May 3, from 9 am until 4 pm.

General admission:  $14

Seniors (60+) and Youth (18 and under):  $10

Children under 12 with a supervising adult:  Free

For those who are focused on vendor purchases and attention, there is a special Advanced Entry fee of $30. Only 100 of these are sold online.
Advanced entry is from 11 am to noon on Saturday to the Vendor area only. The Exhibit area remains closed until noon.