CTVNewsOttawa.ca looks at things to do in Ottawa and eastern Ontario this weekend.
Ottawa Home and Garden Show
Get ready for spring at the Ottawa Home and Garden Show this weekend at the EY Centre.
From kitchen and bath to decks and landscaping, check out the latest trends and get practical advice.
The Ottawa Home and Garden Show runs until Sunday.
Jelly Roll
Jelly Roll brings the Beautifully Broken Great Northern Tour to Canadian Tire Centre Friday night.
The music star will be joined by Josh Ross and Savannah Dexter and Brabo Gator.
For tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.ca.
U Sports Men’s Hockey Championship
The top Canadian men’s university hockey teams are in Ottawa this weekend for the U Sports Men’s Hockey Championship.
All games are at the arena at TD Place. The national semi-finals are Saturday at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m., and the gold medal game is 5 p.m. on Sunday.
For tickets, visit www.tdplace.ca.
Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats
See Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats at Canadian Tire Centre Saturday night.
The South of Here Tour features special guests The Teskey Brothers.
For tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.ca.
Ottawa Black Bears
The Ottawa Black Bears host the Colorado Mammoth on Sunday.
Game time is 3 p.m. at Canadian Tire Centre.
For tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.ca.
National Arts Centre
Here’s a look at what’s happening at the National Arts Centre this weekend.
- On until March 29: The NAC Indigenous Theatre presents The Secret to Good Tea
- Friday-Saturday: NAC French Theatre presents Maurice
- Friday: Jim Bryson
- Saturday: Brothers Wilde on the NAC Fourth Stage
- Saturday: Simon Leblanc – Present
- Sunday: Capital Sessions with DJ Xannie and Zomi
Meridian Theatres at Centrepointe
Here’s a look at what’s happening at the Meridian Theatres at Centrepointe this weekend.
- Friday: Forever Seger
- Friday-Saturday: Voices of the Heart
- Saturday: Alan Cumming and Ari Shapiro: Och & Oy!
Shenkman Arts Centre
Here’s a look at what’s happening at the Shenkman Arts Centre this weekend.
- Friday: In the Black Comedy Show
- Friday: Julien Lacroix – Le temps au temps
- Saturday: Spring Harmony – Where Eastern and Western Music Meet
Chamberfest Concert Series
The Chamberfest Concert Series presents Janina Fialkowska: Lyric Songs and Dances Friday night.
The concert begins at 7 p.m. at the Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre on Cooper Street.
Ottawa International Film Festival
The International Film Festival of Ottawa continues until Sunday.
See an eclectic mix of films at the Bytown Cinema, Alma Duncan Salon, Mayfair Cinema and Arts Court.
For more information, visit https://www.iffo.ca/.
Geeked Out
Don’t miss the Geeked Out: Ottawa Toy and Collectible sale this weekend.
Visit 120 vendors with toys, collectibles and more Saturday and Sunday at the Nepean Sportsplex.
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
Checkout 150 vendors on Saturday at 613flea.
The ever-changing marketplace features eclectic goods, handmade, antiques, vintage clothing, great foods and more.
613flea is at the Aberdeen Pavilion.
Family Fun at Stanley’s Sugarbush
Sugarbush season is underway at Stanley’s Olde Maple Lane Farm.
Learn how maple syrup is made in the 150-year-old sugar shack, enjoy a pancake house breakfast and more.
For more information and tickets, visit www.stanleysfarm.com.
Fulton’s Sugar Bush and Maple Shop
Visit the sugar bush at Fulton’s Farm in Pakenham.
Fulton’s is open Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
For more information, visit https://fultons.ca/.
Vanier Sugar Shack
Visit the Vanier Sugar Shack, Canada’s only urban sugar shack.
Admission to the sugar shack is on a first come, first serve basis.
For more information, visit https://museoparc.ca/vanier-sugar-shack/.
The Log Farm
The Log Farm is open for sugar bush season.
Take a wagon ride out to the sugar bush to see how maple syrup is made, then take a walk through the trails of the sugar maples.
For tickets and information, visit https://thelogfarm.com/sugar-bush-2017/.
Proulx Farm
Sugar bush season is underway at Proulx Farm in Cumberland.
Checkout the outdoor activities and enjoy the pancake house.
For more information, visit https://proulxfarm.com/maple-fest/.
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
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 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 Grand Theatre
Here’s a look at what’s happening in Kingston this weekend:
- Friday at The Spire: Tribute to Grease
- Friday at the Kingston Grand Theatre: Led Zeppelin Meets Pearl Jam Tribute
- Saturday at the Isabel Bader Centre: The Great Outdoors
- Saturday at the Kingston Grand Theatre: Pink Martini featuring China Forbes
Kingston Frontenacs
The Kingston Frontenacs play their final home game of the regular season Friday night at the Slush Puppie Centre.
The Frontenacs host the Brantford Bulldogs for a 7 p.m. game.
