Father’s Day Car Show

Father’s Day Car Show

Sunday, June 21 from 10 am to 3 pm
Cost: Single admission – $8.93; Family admission (two adults and accompanying children from the same household) – $23.15.

Treat your dad, paternal role model, or favourite car enthusiast to a day of family-friendly fun at Billings Estate National Historic Site. Chat with community members about their pre-1999 antique and vintage cars. The Billings’ 1959 Cadillac Sedan de Ville will also be on display. Cast a vote for your favourite car, explore the museum at Ottawa’s oldest wood frame house, and challenge each other to a scavenger hunt.

Participate in the car show

Car owners are invited to participate in the Father’s Day Car Show at Billings Estate National Historic Site with their pre-1999 vehicles (no ‘mods’ or hot rods). To participate, please complete the online registration form(opens in new tab) by June 19, 2026.

Plan to arrive at the museum (2100 Cabot Street) on June 21 between 8:30 am and 9:45 am. Staff will direct you to assigned parking (based on order of arrival). We hope that you will be able to participate for the duration of the event. If you need to depart early, we request that you depart on the hour so we can coordinate the movement of vehicles. Registered car owners will receive up to two meal chits per vehicle for lunch.

If you have questions, contact  larysa.voss@ottawa.ca(link opens email application).

Notes

• This program takes place rain or shine. Please dress for weather conditions, including proper footwear for uneven, grassy, or gravel terrain.
• As many of the vehicles are owned by community members, the number of participating vehicles may vary throughout the day (or be impacted by inclement weather).
• If you have questions or concerns regarding accessibility, please contact the museum at 613-580-2088 or by email at museums@ottawa.ca(link opens email application). Additional information about accessibility can be found on the museum webpage.