What's happening in Ottawa this weekend: Jan. 21-23


CTVNewsOttawa.ca appears to be like at actions to do in Ottawa, japanese Ontario and western Quebec throughout Ontario’s modified Step 2 restrictions.


Examine the COVID-19 restrictions in impact in every province earlier than heading out this weekend. 

A full record of Quebec restrictions might be discovered right here. A full record of Ontario restrictions might be discovered right here.

RIDEAU CANAL SKATEWAY


The inexperienced flag is flying on the world's largest skating rink.


All 7.8 kilometres of the Rideau Canal Skateway is open between the Nationwide Arts Centre and Hartswell Locks.


The NCC is recommending folks put on a masks or face overlaying whereas on the skateway, whereas masks shall be necessary in washrooms and in strains at concession stands.


All altering services and hearth pits will stay closed this winter because of the COVID-19 public well being measures.

Rideau Canal Skateway

ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION ON THE PARKWAY


In case you do not wish to go skating, you may stroll, run or cycle alongside the Queen Elizabeth Driveway this weekend.


The NCC is closing a piece of Queen Elizabeth Driveway from Fifth Avenue to Somerset Avenue to automobiles Saturday and Sunday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.


For extra data, go to the Nationwide Capital Fee's web site.

SKATING


You may go for a skate at considered one of Ottawa's out of doors refrigerated rinks.

Rink of Goals at Ottawa Metropolis Corridor


  • Day by day: 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Lansdowne Park Skating Courtroom


  • Day by day: 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Ben Franklin Place Skating Rink


  • Day by day: 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Jim Tubman Chevrolet Rink


Residents should e-book reservations at ottawa.ca/skating to skate on the 4 rinks throughout peak durations.


For an inventory of out of doors rinks within the metropolis of Ottawa, go to https://ottawa.ca/en/recreation-and-parks/skating/outdoor-rinks.

OUTDOOR RINKS ACROSS THE REGION


  • Gatineau has 82 out of doors rinks obtainable. For extra data, go to Gatineau's web site

  • The town of Kingston's Springer Market Sq. Rink is open. For data on different rinks in Kingston, go to the metropolis's web site

ICELYND SKATING TRAILS


Former Ottawa Senators ahead Chris Neil and his mates invite you to skate on Ottawa's latest out of doors skating rail.


Icelynd Skating Trails and Outside Skating Rink is positioned on Fernbank Street, simply minutes exterior of Stittsville.


Skate by means of the paths within the forest this weekend. Passes have to be bought upfront.


For extra data, go to icelynd.com.

Icelynd Skating Trails

RIVEROAK – NATURE'S PLAYGROUND


Skate by means of an orchard, forest and meadows at RiverOak Winter Trails on York's Corners Street in Ottawa.


In case you do not wish to skate, RiverOak additionally gives snowshoe and mountain climbing trails.


For extra data, go to https://www.riveroak.ca/skating.

RiverOak Skating Trail

COUNTRYSIDE ADVENTURES


Countryside Adventures provides you a 3 kilometre skate by means of the woods.


There's additionally three kilometres of snowshoe and cross-country ski trails, together with a tubing hill.


Countryside Adventures is positioned at 16495 Sixth Rd. in Moose Creek, 45 minutes north of downtown Ottawa.


For extra data, go to https://www.countrysideadventures.ca/.

Countryside Adventures

THE LITTLE PENGUIN TRAIL


Uncover the Little Penguin Path, an out of doors skating rink constructed on the Touraine Golf Membership.


Positioned simply 25 minutes from downtown Ottawa on Chemin Tache in Gatineau, take pleasure in skating on over 5 kilometres of icy path in the course of nature.


A every day move begins at $15.


For extra data, go to https://thelittlepenguintrail.com/

Little Penguin Trail

PATINAGE EN FORET


Skate by means of the forest 45 minutes from downtown Ottawa.


Uncover the enchanting web site of skating within the forest at Patinage en Foret in Lac-Des-Loups, Que.


Proof of vaccination and photograph ID is required to entry Patinage en Foret. The associated fee is $18 for adults and $14 for youths.


For extra data, go to https://www.patinageenforet.com/en/.

Patinage en Foret

GATINEAU PARK


Recent snow awaits you this weekend in Gatineau Park.


You may take pleasure in cross-country snowboarding, snowshoeing, snow biking and winter mountain climbing.


For extra data and winter passes to entry the park, go to https://ncc-ccn.gc.ca/locations/gatineau-parkhttps://ncc-ccn.gc.ca/locations/gatineau-park


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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WINTER TRAILS IN OTTAWA


Over 100 kilometres of trails are groomed in Ottawa for winter leisure actions.


The Nationwide Capital Fee invitations you to get out cross-country snowboarding, snowshoeing, fats biking and strolling. Entry is free.


Areas embody the Mer Bleue conservation space and the Rideau Winter Path alongside the Rideau River.


For data on winter trails in Ottawa, go to https://ncc-ccn.gc.ca/locations/groomed-multi-use-winter-trails

MOONEY'S BAY SKI CENTRE


The Mooney's Bay Ski Centre at Terry Fox Athletic Facility options 5 kilometres of groomed trails for cross-country snowboarding, together with lit trails for evening snowboarding.


For extra data, go to https://ottawa.ca/en/recreation-and-parks/sports activities#mooneys-bay-ski-centre

PINHEY FOREST TRAILS


You may go for a winter hike on two trails within the Pinhey Forest within the metropolis of Ottawa.


12 months-round parking entry obtainable behind the Nepean Sportsplex.


For extra data, go to https://www.ontariotrails.on.ca/index.php?url=trails/view/pinhey-forest-trails

SKIING


Ski resorts are open throughout japanese Ontario and western Quebec. Go to every resort's web site for particulars.

OTTAWA FARMERS' MARKET


The Ottawa Farmers Market Winter Market is open each Sunday at Lansdowne Park.


The market is open from 10 a.m. to three p.m. on the Aberdeen Pavilion.

THE AUTHOR'S PATH AT RICHELIEU VANIER FOREST


The Museoparc presents The Creator's Path in Richelieu Vanier Forest.


Let your self be seduced by the pens of authors – builders of the Franco-Ontarian id.


"Our path is devoted to the women and men authors of novels, poetry, theater and folklore who've formed the cultural heritage of French Ontario," Museoparc stated, noting there are at least 30 authors hiding within the forest.


Admission is free, whereas a guided tour prices $5.


For extra data, go to https://museoparc.ca/the-museum/the-authors-path/.

OTTAWA FIRE VIRTUAL TOURS


The Ottawa Hearth Service is inviting you to tour two hearth stations nearly.


The service has teamed up with a neighborhood videographer to create two high-quality digital station excursions of Hearth Station 53 in Orleans and Hearth Station 73 in Vars.


The digital station excursions are in English with French subtitles.


For Station 53, go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fx6dyMNVkLE


For Station 73, go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3hqBTnW29k

RECONCILING HISTORY WALKING TOUR


The First Nations Baby and Household Caring Society of Canada invitations you to take a self-guided Reconciling Historical past Strolling Tour.


"Every focal point is a chance to study in regards to the position of non-Indigenous peoples and the federal authorities in residential faculties, and the teachings we will glean from historical past to deal with modern injustices skilled by Indigenous peoples," stated the society.


For extra data, go to https://fncaringsociety.com/reconciliation-walking-tours.

FRIDAYS AT THE FOURTH


The Nationwide Arts Centre presents Fridays on the Fourth with Matt Boudreau.


Take pleasure in a Fb Reside live performance that includes Matt Boudreau Friday at 8:30 p.m.


For extra data, go to https://nac-cna.ca/en/occasion/29931.

MUSEUMS


Museums in Ottawa are closed whereas Ontario is in a modified Stage Two. The Canadian Museum of Historical past in Gatineau can also be presently closed.


Go to every museum's web site for data.

PARC OMEGA


Parc Omega is open in Montebello, Que.


For extra data, go to https://www.parcomega.ca/en/.

FEED THE CHICKADEES


Whereas out for a household winter hike, feed the chickadees.


You'll find chickadees at Stony Swamp Conservation, Mud Lake Conservation and Mer Bleue.


For extra data, go to https://ottawariverlifestyle.com/blogs/information/where-to-feed-chickadees-in-ottawa

  • Rideau Canal Skateway in Ottawa

    Skaters courageous the chilly to lace up the blades on opening day of the Rideau Canal Skateway in Ottawa on Friday, Jan. 14, 2022. For the primary time in 20 years 100% of the canal opened on the primary day. (Sean Kilpatrick/THE CANADIAN PRESS)

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