Ottawa, the real surreal: a poetry crawl
Join us for this free event sponsored by the League of Canadian Poets featuring Manahil Bandukwala, Ellen Chang-Richardson, Amanda Earl, rob mclennan to celebrate the LCP’s 60th anniversary.
Saturday, September 12, 2026
1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Event details: http://tinyurl.com/ottawatherealsurreal
Attendees will move between four stops, spending approximately 15–20 minutes at each location. Each poet will share readings and reflections at every stop.
Event Route:
📍 Book Bazaar
417 Bank Street
📍 Happy Goat / Staples
403 Bank Street
📍 The Great Canadian Poutinerie
311 Bank Street
📍 Perfect Books
258A Elgin Street
Funds raised through this poetry crawl will support Cornerstone, helping provide shelter, housing, meals, and supportive services for women and gender-diverse people in our community.
Donations can also be made directly to Cornerstone:
For questions or more information, contact:
Amanda Earl – amanda@amandaearl.com