Welcome!
Orienteering Ottawa's annual orienteering festival, Ottawa O-Fest is at once a fun day out in beautiful woods, a Canada Cup Series event, the Ontario Orienteering Championships, a social gathering, a time to commune with nature...
Last year O-Fest was also the North American Orienteering Championships. This year we are returning to the Calabogie Peaks Resort, venue for the 2024 NAOC Middle and Long distance events, for two more days of world Class Orienteering, with Middle and Long Distance events on Saturday-Sunday, followed by a Sprint on a brand new map in the town of Carleton Place on holiday Monday.
We are excited to be hosting the 2025 Ontario Orienteering Championships! For younger age classes (<35 years) medals will be awarded to the top 3 eligible finishers in each age category for all three events. for Master's age classes (>35 years) the top eligible finisher will receive a gold medal.
Everyone is welcome to participate and we have recreational (Open) categories for those who are new to orienteering or simply not interested in competition.
And a special shout out to our American friends and neighbours; you'll receive a warm welcome from your fellow orienteers up north! We offer you world-class terrain and expert mapping and course setting at bargain prices!
But wait, what is orienteering?
Watch this video to get a better idea. You can also find a great description at OttawaOC.ca
When?
O-Fest 2025 will take place on the Victoria Day (May two-four) weekend, May 17-19, 2025.
Land Acknowledgement
Calabogie, located in the Township of Greater Madawaska, sits on the traditional territory of the Anishinaabe Algonquin Nation, whose people have a long and rich history on this land, and their presence and stewardship of the Ottawa River Watershed dates back to time immemorial. We acknowledge and respect the Algonquin people as the original custodians of this land and express gratitude for their cultural and environmental stewardship of the Ottawa River Watershed. We recognize the importance of ongoing learning about indigenous history, culture and contemporary issues, and are committed to building strong relationships with Indigenous communities and working towards reconciliation. The name "Calabogie" is said to be derived from the Algonquin name for Sturgeon, which congregated in the lake due to the high falls upstream.
Sponsors and Partners
Thank you to our sponsors and supporters - your support of the 2025 O-Fest & Ontario Championships is greatly appreciated! Please consider supporting them and expressing your thanks.
