What’s happening in Ottawa this weekend: Feb. 21-23

The Ottawa sign in the ByWard Market on Jan. 2. (Josh Pringle/CTV News Ottawa)

CTVNewsOttawa.ca looks at things to do in Ottawa and eastern Ontario this weekend.

Rideau Canal Skateway

You can go for a skate on the Rideau Canal Skateway this weekend.

All 7.8 kilometres of the Rideau Canal Skateway remain open for skating between Rideau Street and Dow’s Lake/Carleton University.

Equipment rentals are available at Capital Skates, located at the Fifth Avenue access point. The BeaverTails huts will also be open all weekend.

Ottawa Black Bears

The Ottawa Black Bears host the Halifax Thunderbirds in lacrosse action Friday night at Canadian Tire Centre.

Game time is 7:30 p.m.

For tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.ca.

Ottawa Charge

The Ottawa Charge host Montreal Saturday afternoon at TD Place.

Game time is 2 p.m.

For tickets, visit www.thepwhl.com.

Ottawa Senators

The Ottawa Senators host the Montreal Canadiens Saturday night at Canadian Tire Centre.

Game time is 7 p.m.

For tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.ca.

Senators Skills

The Ottawa Senators display their skills Sunday afternoon at Canadian Tire Centre.

Don’t miss the Sens Skills competition presented by CAA, beginning at 1 p.m.

For tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.ca.

Ottawa 67’s

The Ottawa 67’s are home twice this weekend.

The 67’s host the Niagara Ice Dogs Friday night at 7 p.m.

On Sunday, Ottawa hosts Brantford for a 2 p.m. game.

For tickets, visit www.tdplace.ca.

RCMP Musical Ride Open House

Meet the horses and riders of the world-famous RCMP Musical Ride.

The RCMP Musical Ride hosts its annual open house Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the RCMP Rockcliffe Stables on Sandridge Road.

Admission is free, but non-perishable food items and cash donations will be collected to support the Ottawa Food Bank.

National Arts Centre

Here’s a look at what’s happening at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa this weekend:

• Friday-Saturday: NAC English Theatre presents Controlled Damage
• Friday-Saturday: NAC Dance presents Maud Le Pladec featuring Jr Maddripp
• Friday: D-Track
• Saturday: Duke Ellington’s Black, Brow and Beige
• Saturday: HYPROV: Improv under Hypnosis
• Sunday: House Dance Workshop with Effect
• Sunday: Capital Sessions with Jacqui du Toit and Queenyy
• Sunday: Hip Hop Dance Workshop with VLove
• Sunday: Afrobeats Dance Workshop with Melly Mel

Lansdowne Farmers Market

The Lansdowne Farmers Market is back at Lansdowne on Sunday.

Connect with over 85 local vendors in the historic Aberdeen Square from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

613flea

Don’t miss 613flea on Saturday at Lansdowne.

Visit 150 vendors from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Aberdeen Pavilion.

Ottawa Boat and Outdoors Show

Start planning for summer this weekend at the Ottawa Boat and Outdoors Show.

Checkout boats, fishing gear, paddle sports, accessories and more Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the EY Centre.

For more information, visit www.eycentre.ca.

BeYOUtiful Women’s Expo

Treat yourself at the BeYOUtiful Women’s Expo on Sunday at the Shenkman Arts Centre.

It’s a day filled with shopping and selfcare, with vendors offering everything from beauty and health to jewelry and fashion.

The expo is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Other events in Ottawa this weekend

• Friday: Chamberfest Concert Series at Dominion-Chalmers Centre
• Friday-Saturday: Whisky Wonderland at St. Brigid’s Centre for the Arts
• Friday-Saturday: Les Feux Sur Glace at the Aylmer Marina. Events include live artists, local food and fireworks

Outdoor skating rinks

You can go for a skate, weather permitting, on City of Ottawa outdoor rinks.

• Rink of Dreams at Ottawa City Hall
• Lansdowne Park skating court
• Jim Tubman Chevrolet Rink at Canterbury
• Ben Franklin Place skating rink

Rideau Hall rink

The public is invited to skate on the Rideau Hall skating rink.

The skating rink is open to the public on Saturday and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The last entry at 7:45 p.m.

The Winter Pavilion will be open for visitors to warm up and lace up their skates.

Museums

Click on the links for the schedule at museums in Ottawa and eastern Ontario:

• Canadian Museum of Nature
• Canada Agriculture and Food Museum
• Canada Science and Technology Museum
• Canada Aviation and Space Museum
• Canadian War Museum
• Canadian Museum of History
• National Gallery of Canada
• Ottawa Art Gallery

Parliament of Canada Tours

Enjoy a free, guided tour of the Senate at the Senate of Canada Building, the House of Commons in the West Block and the East Block.

For tickets and tour times, visit https://rts.parl.ca/.

Parliament: The Immersive Experience

Explore the main Parliament Building, also called Centre Block, in this new innovative experience.

Parliament: The Immersive Experience at 211 Sparks Street includes an exhibition and a 360-degree multimedia show that takes you on a tour through Centre Block, which has been closed since 2019.

The self-guided tour is 45 minutes.

Tickets are available at no cost at visit parl.ca.

Kingston Frontenacs

The Kingston Frontenacs are home twice this weekend at the Slush Puppie Place.

On Friday, the Frontenacs host the Brantford Bulldogs at 7 p.m.

On Saturday, the Niagara Ice Dogs visit Kingston for a 4 p.m. game.

Kingston Grand Theatre

Here’s a look at events this weekend at the Kingston Grand Theatre:

• Friday: Step Afrika!
• Saturday: Finger Eleven