CTVNewsOttawa.ca looks at things to do in Ottawa and eastern Ontario this weekend.
Ottawa Senators
The Ottawa Senators play twice this weekend at Canadian Tire Centre.
On Saturday, the Senators host the Florida Panthers for a 2 p.m. game.
On Sunday, the Columbus Blue Jackets visit Ottawa for a 5 p.m. game.
For tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.ca.
Atletico Ottawa
Atletico Ottawa kicks off a new Canadian Premier League season Saturday afternoon at TD Place.
Atletico Ottawa hosts the Halifax Wanderers for a 2 p.m. game.
It’s the Pay What You Can Home Opener in support of CHEO, with a variety of price level options available to fans.
Originals Craft Sale
Check out the work of over 140 artists, artisans, makers and designers this weekend at the Signatures Originals Spring Craft Sale.
The show runs Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the EY Centre.
Fifty-Five Plus Lifestyle Show
The Fifty-Five Plus Lifestyle Show runs Friday and Saturday at the EY Centre.
See stand-up comic Ron James and enjoy a musical performance by Kelli Trottier.
For tickets and information, click here.
Heart
Heart brings the Royal Flush Tour to Ottawa Friday night.
The 2013 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees have sold more than 35 million albums.
See Heart, with special guest Cheap Trick, at Canadian Tire Centre.
For tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.ca.
Canadian Ringette Championships
The Canadian Ringette Championships continue until Saturday in Ottawa and Gatineau.
The elimination rounds are Friday at the Ray Friel Recreation Complex and Richcraft Sensplex, while the medal round is Saturday at the Centre Slush Puppie in Gatineau.
Calabogie 500
Racers on their snowmobiles will face off to see who is the snowmobile hill drag racing champion.
The Calabogie 500 is Saturday at Calabogie Peaks Resort.
National Arts Centre
Here’s a look at what’s happening at the National Arts Centre this weekend.
- On until April 12: NAC English Theatre presents Trident Moon
- Friday-Saturday: Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet presents Jekyll and Hyde
- Friday: Canadian Folk Awards Concert Gala
- Saturday: Elisapie
Meridian Theatres at Centrepointe
Here’s a look at what’s happening at the Meridian Theatres at Centrepointe this weekend.
- Friday: Wes Barker: Magic is Funny
- Sunday: Sing Along concert
Shenkman Arts Centre
Here’s a look at what’s happening at the Shenkman Arts Centre this weekend.
- Friday: Jana Salameh Homecoming Concert
- Saturday: Les billes
- Saturday: Sara Naeini and Reza Rohani Live in concert
Now and Then
See the romantic comedy-drama Now and Then at the Ottawa Little Theatre until April 19.
There is a matinee at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday.
For tickets, visit www.ottawalittletheatre.com.
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.
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/.
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 at the Kingston Grand Theatre this weekend:
- Friday-Sunday: Family Container
- Friday: Epic Elton
- Saturday: Red Hot Chilli Pipers
- Saturday: Tramp of the Century – the Breakfast in America Tour (The Spire)
- Sunday: 2025 AB Elite Showcase
