Skating on the Rideau Canal Skateway in Ottawa, Ont. (Photograph by Matthew Fournier of Unsplash)
CTVNewsOttawa.ca appears to be like at actions to do in Ottawa, japanese Ontario and western Quebec in the course of the first weekend of February.
Only a reminder, the Freedom Convoy demonstration in downtown Ottawa has closed a number of streets, museums and companies.
Additionally, examine the COVID-19 restrictions in impact in every province earlier than heading out this weekend.
A full checklist of Quebec restrictions may be discovered right here. A full checklist of Ontario restrictions may be discovered right here.
RIDEAU CANAL SKATEWAY
The inexperienced flag continues to fly on the Rideau Canal Skateway.
You possibly can skate the total 7.8 kilometres on the world's largest skating rink between the Nationwide Arts Centre and Hartswell Locks.
The NCC is recommending individuals put on a masks or face overlaying whereas on the skateway, whereas masks might be obligatory in washrooms and in strains at concession stands.
All altering services and hearth pits will stay closed this winter as a result of COVID-19 public well being measures.
MUSEUMS
Some museums in Ottawa have reopened now that Ontario is in step one of many three step COVID-19 reopening plan.
The Canadian Museum of Nature, Canadian Conflict Museum, Canadian Museum of Historical past and the Nationwide Gallery of Canada are closed this weekend as a result of ongoing demonstration in downtown Ottawa.
Go to every museum's web site for data.
- Museum of Nature
- Canada Agriculture and Meals Museum
- Canada Science and Know-how Museum
- Canada Aviation and House Museum
Canadian Conflict Museum
Canadian Museum of Historical past
Nationwide Gallery of Canada
The Diefenbunker
The Ottawa Arts Court docket can also be closed this weekend as a result of demonstration.
SKATING
Ottawa's out of doors refrigerated rinks are open for skating this weekend.
Rink of Goals at Ottawa Metropolis Corridor
Each day: 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Lansdowne Park Skating Court docket
Each day: 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Ben Franklin Place Skating Rink
Each day: 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Jim Tubman Chevrolet Rink
For skating occasions, go to https://ottawa.ca/en/jim-tubman-chevrolet-rink#schedule
Residents should ebook reservations at ottawa.ca/skating to skate on the 4 rinks throughout peak durations.
For a listing of outside 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 accessible. 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
RIDEAU HALL SKATING RINK
The Rideau Corridor Skating Rink is open for skating.
Reservations are required to take pleasure in public skating on Saturdays and Sundays.
For extra data on reservations, go to https://www.gg.ca/en/visit-us/rideau-hall/what-see-and-do/skating-rink
ICELYND SKATING TRAILS
Take pleasure in a skate on Ottawa's latest out of doors skating rink, hosted by former Senators ahead Chris Neil and his associates in Ottawa's west finish.
Icelynd Skating Trails and Outside Skating Rink is situated on Fernbank Street, simply minutes outdoors of Stittsville.
Skate by way of the paths within the forest this weekend. Passes should be bought prematurely.
For extra data, go to icelynd.com.
RIVEROAK – NATURE'S PLAYGROUND
Skate by way of an orchard, forest and meadows at RiverOak Winter Trails on York's Corners Street in Ottawa.
When you do not wish to skate, RiverOak additionally gives snowshoe and mountain climbing trails.
For extra data, go to https://www.riveroak.ca/skating.
THE LITTLE PENGUIN TRAIL
Little Penguin Path is an outside skating rink constructed on the Touraine Golf Membership.
Situated 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/
COUNTRYSIDE ADVENTURES
Countryside Adventures provides you a 3 kilometre skate by way of the woods.
There's additionally three kilometres of snowshoe and cross-country ski trails, together with a tubing hill.
Countryside Adventures is situated at 16495 Sixth Rd. in Moose Creek, 45 minutes north of downtown Ottawa.
For extra data, go to https://www.countrysideadventures.ca/.
PATINAGE EN FORET
You are invited to skate by way of the forest 45 minutes from downtown Ottawa.
Uncover the enchanting website of skating within the forest at Patinage en Foret in Lac-Des-Loups, Que.
Proof of vaccination and picture ID is required to entry Patinage en Foret. The fee is $18 for adults and $14 for teenagers.
For extra data, go to https://www.patinageenforet.com/en/.
ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION ON THE PARKWAY
Queen Elizabeth Driveway might be open for lively transportation this weekend.
The NCC is closing a bit of Queen Elizabeth Driveway from Fifth Avenue to Somerset Avenue to autos Saturday and Sunday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
For extra data, go to the Nationwide Capital Fee's web site.
GATINEAU PARK
A winter wonderland awaits you in Gatineau Park this weekend.
You possibly can 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
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 embrace 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 possibly can go for a winter hike on two trails within the Pinhey Forest within the metropolis of Ottawa.
12 months-round parking entry accessible 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.
FRIDAYS AT THE FOURTH
The Nationwide Arts Centre presents Fridays on the Fourth with Joyce N'sana.
Take pleasure in a free Fb Reside live performance with Joyce N'sana Friday at 8:30 p.m.
For extra data, go to https://nac-cna.ca/en/occasion/30327
The Nationwide Arts Centre is closed this weekend as a result of ongoing protest in downtown Ottawa.
OTTAWA FIRE VIRTUAL TOURS
The Ottawa Fireplace 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 Fireplace Station 53 in Orleans and Fireplace 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 Youngster 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 be taught 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 handle modern injustices skilled by Indigenous peoples," stated the society.
For extra data, go to https://fncaringsociety.com/reconciliation-walking-tours.
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
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