Doors Open Ottawa 2026

When: June 6th and 7th, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Where: 28 Concourse Gate, Unit 105, Nepean (Enter the building, pass the first entryway into the hall, and you'll see us on the left)

Saturday Schedule:

11am: Author reading
1pm: Illustrator workshop
All day: Guided visit of the publishing house and Q&A

Meet a celebrated local author and illustrator! Kalli Dakos and Dania El Khatib will be onsite, ready to show you what creating a book is all about. They can even sign their books for you to purchase!

Sunday Schedule:

11am: Illustrator workshop
1pm: Writing workshop
All day: Guided visit of the publishing house and Q&A

Dania El Khatib is back again with DC Canada's editor-in-chief Kara Cybanski, ready to show you what creating a book is all about. They can even sign their books for you to purchase!

https://ottawa.ca/en/arts-heritage-and-events/doors-open-ottawa/2026-buildings/dc-canada-education-publishing-office