Bring your skates and glide on this historic rink established in 1872. (Hockey is not permitted.) Weather permitting.
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Animal Tracking on Snowshoes
What animal made these tracks in the snow? You'll find out by participating in a guided snowshoe hike along trail 60. Discover the strategies animals…
Tracks and trains: Railroads in miniature
All aboard for miniature marvels! Watch tiny trains chug through stunning landscapes in Tracks and Trains: Railroads in Miniature. Built by the Ottawa…
Ottawa 67's
Enjoy affordable, family-friendly junior men’s hockey games at TD Place Arena at Lansdowne, in the lively downtown Glebe neighbourhood. Founded in…
Stanley's Olde Maple Lane Farm Sugarbush
Stanley's invites you to experience a sweet slice of history at its 200 year old farm where they have been welcoming all since 1993. You can visit the…
Woven Histories: Textiles and Modern Abstraction
This transformative exhibition explores how abstract art and woven textiles have intertwined over the past hundred years. See a variety of textile…
Rideau Canal Skateway
Every winter, the Rideau Canal turns into the Rideau Canal Skateway, aka, the world’s largest skating rink! From roughly January to late February or…
Lansdowne Farmers' Market
Explore over 85 local vendors year-round at Lansdowne Park every Sunday. Ottawa Farmers’ Market is a producer-only organization that features vendors…
CDCC's Historic Pipe Organ Turns 60!
Celebrate 60 years of the awe-inspiring Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre pipe organ, one of the largest in Ottawa. Don’t miss a free concert with…
Broadway Nights: 2nd Anniversary Show
Celebrate two years of unforgettable musical moments with a Broadway open mic and sing-along! Host Emma Iris, pianist Wendy Berkelaar, and drummer…
SoulRhythms
Let your soul shine as we travel throughout Africa and the Caribbean on an exciting journey through movement and dance. From traditional to modern…
Toddler Tuesdays
Singing, dancing, games, story time and more! Toddler Tuesdays are the perfect morning activity for children aged 18 months to five years and the…
Free Thursday Nights presented by BMO at the National Gallery of Canada
From 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday nights, visitors to the National Gallery of Canada can enjoy seasonal refreshments and snacks to the sound of music by a…
ComediHa! Club en tournée
ComediHa! Club en tournée will be stopping by many of Loto-Québec’s gaming locations. Each stand-up comedy show is presented in a unique, intimate…
Julie Kim - Doing Too Much Tour
Join Julie Kim, one of Canada’s top stand-up comedians, for an unforgettable night of laughter and wit. Julie has toured across North America…
Dueling Pianos
Dave Kalil, Tyler Kealey and Todd Huckabone are a staple of the Ottawa music scene, known as the Duelling Pianos. With both Dave and Tyler at the…
Sibelius: Music of Fire and Ice
Sibelius: Music of Fire and Ice takes you on a journey through vast Nordic landscapes, sparkling Russian melodies, and moments of pure musical magic…
Our Lady Peace: 30th Anniversary Tour
In celebration of their 30-year career, iconic Canadian rock band Our Lady Peace (OLP) has announced their highly anticipated OLP30 Tour. Joining OLP…
