Ottawa Equestrian Tournaments Expand with FEI Eventing Debut at Wesley Clover Parks
April 10, 2025
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The ninth season of Magic of Lights Ottawa wrapped up at the Wesley Clover Parks Campground on January 4th. The popular holiday drive-through once again raised funds for the CHEO Foundation, fueling the work being done by CHEO doctors, nurses, healthcare staff and researchers on the front lines of pediatric care. Since first coming to Ottawa, Magic of Lights and Wesley Clover Parks have donated more than $300,000 to local charities.
Skiers and snowshoers with the Kanata Nordic Ski Club enjoyed a fantastic ski season. The volunteer-run organization maintains over 18km of trails for classic and skate skiing. In addition to hosting children’s, youth and adult ski programming, the club also welcomed a record 270 skiers ranging from 8 to 50 years old to their Corkstown Classic race on February 9th, an annual event that is steadily building momentum in the ski community.
The Ian Millar School of Horsemanship hosted a sold-out beginner horseback riding camp over March Break and looks forward to welcoming more campers this summer. The Ian Millar School of Horsemanship offers personalized instruction for beginner to intermediate riders, focusing on an all-inclusive approach to horsemanship as a first contact for anyone interested in equestrian sport.
Looking ahead to the summer, Wesley Clover Parks is thrilled to have the highly anticipated Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival making their site its new home on June 21 – 22, 2025. The Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival is a multi-disciplinary arts festival that brings together Indigenous artists, performers, educators, students, and community members to share knowledge and celebrate Canada’s diverse Indigenous cultures.
“We are thrilled to welcome the Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival to Wesley Clover Parks in 2025. This partnership marks a beautiful intersection of culture, community, and nature. As an outdoor hub dedicated to promoting learning and connection with nature, we are honoured to provide a space for this vibrant celebration of Indigenous heritage. We look forward to offering an unforgettable experience to festival-goers in the heart of the National Capital Greenbelt.” Karen Sparks, Executive Director, Wesley Clover Parks
The Ottawa Equestrian Tournaments will also return this summer with some exciting new additions. Wesley Clover Parks will officially step onto the FEI eventing stage, hosting Eventing at The Parks CCI2* CCI1* competition in September. This new event in addition to the Ottawa Dressage Festival and Ottawa International CSI5* CSI2* show jumping tournament will make Wesley Clover Parks the only Canadian venue to host all three Olympic disciplines at the international level. The Ottawa International CSI5* CSI2* will feature the largest purse in Ottawa Equestrian Tournaments with the $340,000 USD 5* RBC Grand Prix on Sunday, August 17. Spectators are invited to watch the action live in person or online. Visit ottawaequestriantournaments.com for details.
To learn more about our events, visit wesleycloverparks.com