CTVNewsOttawa.ca looks at things to do in Ottawa and eastern Ontario this weekend.
Rideau Canal Skateway
The green flag continues to fly on the Rideau Canal Skateway.
All 7.8 kilometres of the Rideau Canal Skateway are 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.
Sum 41
Sum 41 visits Ottawa Friday night on the final leg of their final headlining world tour.
See the “Tour of the Setting Sun” at Canadian Tire Centre, with special guests Pup and Gob.
For tickets to see Sum 41, visit www.ticketmaster.ca.
Ottawa Home and Remodelling Show
Shop for home-related products and services and experience stunning displays at the Ottawa Home and Remodelling Show.
Visit with industry experts and explore the booths Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the EY Centre.
Guests include Bryan Baeumler, Chris Palmer, John Van Der Heyden of Reliable Home Environment, Emma Doucet of Grassroots Design and Anita Murray of All Things Home.
For more information, visit www.ottawahomeandremodellingshow.com.
Ottawa Senators
The Ottawa Senators play twice this weekend at Canadian Tire Centre.
Saturday night, the Senators host the Toronto Maple Leafs at 7 p.m.
On Sunday, the Utah Hockey Club visits Ottawa for a 5 p.m. game.
For tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.ca.
Ottawa 67’s
The Ottawa 67’s play twice this weekend at the Arena at TD Place.
On Saturday, the 67’s host the Kingston Frontenacs for a 3 p.m. game.
On Sunday, the Saginaw Spirit visit Ottawa for a 2 p.m. game.
For tickets, visit https://chl.ca/ohl-67s/.
Salesman in China
The NAC English Theatre presents Salesman in China.
See the revival of the Stratford Festival production Friday and Saturday at the National Arts Centre.
For tickets, visit https://nac-cna.ca/en/event/35938.
National Arts Centre
Here’s a look at what’s happening at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa this weekend:
- Friday: NAC Indigenous Theatre presents Dreamcatcher Workshop
- Friday: Omar Sosa and Seckou Keita
- Friday: Aritza
- Sunday: NAC Orchestra presents Mad. Sad. Glad: A Symphony of Emotions
For tickets and information, visit www.nac-cna.ca.
Meridian Theatres at Centrepointe
Here is a look at events happening at the Meridian Theatres at Centrepointe this weekend:
- Friday: The British Legends
- Saturday The Magic School Bus: Lost in the Solar System
- Saturday: Game Show Extravaganza
For more information, visit www.meridiancentrepointe.com.
Capital Wedding Show
Walk down the aisle at the Ottawa Conference and Event Centre and plan your dream wedding this weekend.
The Capital Wedding Show runs Saturday and Sunday.
Meet with exhibitors from the Ottawa and Gatineau wedding industry to plan your special day.
Ottawa ComicCon
The winter edition of Ottawa ComicCon is Saturday and Sunday at the EY Centre.
Admission is free.
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.
Visit 150 vendors inside the Aberdeen Pavilion at Lansdowne between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Winter Market at Robert Plante Greenhouses
Escape the winter chill at the Winter Market at Robert Plante Greenhouses.
Checkout more than 75 vendors offering handmade goods, artisanal products and more.
The Winter Market is open Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Robert Plante Greenhouses on Navan Road.
F2F Tour Ottawa
Dive into the world of tabletop gaming at the F2F Tour Ottawa this weekend.
Compete for top prizes, meet special guests and enjoy thrilling gaming action across popular trading card games.
F2F Tour Ottawa runs all weekend at the Palais des Congres de Gatineau.
Great Canadian Theatre Company
See “Why It’s impossible” at the Great Canadian Theatre Company until Feb. 2.
It’s a play about parenting in precarious times, co-created by Sophia Fabiili and Zoe Sweet.
For more information, visit www.gctc.ca.
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 play at Slush Puppie Place Friday night.
The Frontenacs host the Saginaw Spirit for a 7 p.m. game.
For tickets, visit https://chl.ca/ohl-frontenacs/.
Road to Mecca
The Domino Theatre in Kingston presents The Road to Mecca.
“This unusual drama focuses on Miss Helen, an old Boer woman who lives alone in the South African boondocks, where she creates odd concrete sculptures, which she calls her Mecca,” says the Domino Theatre website.
See the Road to Mecca Friday and Saturday and Jan. 30-Feb. 1.
Kingston Grand Theatre
Here is a look at things happening at the Kingston Grand Theatre this weekend:
- Saturday: Tasty Tunes with Quartetto Gelato
- Sunday: The Magic School Bus
