Ottawa Senators
2025-03-01 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-03-08 12:30 - 15:30, 2025-03-10 19:30 - 22:30, 2025-03-13 19:00 - 22:00 UTC | Canadian Tire Centre, 1000 Palladium Dr, Ottawa, Ontario, K2V 1A4, Canada
Ottawa Senators face off at home.
Schedule can be found here:
https://www.nhl.com/senators/schedule
The Ottawa Senators of the National Hockey League (NHL) play against rivals like the Montréal Canadiens and the Toronto Maple Leafs, among other Canadian and American teams. The Sens, as they are colloquially known, are supported by their Sens Army fans and by their friendly hairy mascot, Spartacat, who roams the stands giving high fives.
The Senators play at the Canadian Tire Centre in the west-end suburb of Kanata, which you can reach easily by car or on game-day express buses. Inside the arena, you can fuel up for the game with food and drinks from a wide range of vendors, or dine at one of several on-site restaurants and bars.

Animal Tracking on Snowshoes
2025-03-02 10:30 - 12:30, 2025-03-02 13:30 - 15:30, 2025-03-08 01:30 - 15:30, 2025-03-08 10:30 - 12:30, 2025-03-09 01:30 - 15:30, 2025-03-09 10:30 - 12:30 | Gatineau Park Visitor Centre, 33 Scott Road, Chelsea, Quebec, J9B 1R5, Canada
What animal made these tracks in the snow? You will find out by participating in a guided snowshoe hike along trail 60. Discover the strategies animals have to survive the harshness of winter.
Reservations required:

Saturdays, in French at 10:30 am, in English at 1:30 pm
Sundays, in English at 10:30 am, in French at 1:30 pm

Ottawa 67's
2025-03-02 14:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-08 19:00 - 22:00 | TD Place, 1015 Bank Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 3W7, Canada
Enjoy affordable, family-friendly junior men’s hockey games at TD Place Arena at Lansdowne, in the lively downtown Glebe neighbourhood.

March Break at the Bank of Canada Museum
2025-03-03 - 2025-03-14 | March Break at the Bank of Canada Museum, 30 Bank Street, Ottawa, K1A 0G9
Bring the kids for engaging crafts and free activities focused on currency and counterfeiting. Learn how to spot the differences and understand the fascinating world of money.

Byward Beerfest
2025-03-07 17:00 - 22:00, 2025-03-08 17:00 - 22:00 | Lowertown Brewery, 73 York Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 5T2, Canada
Join in at Lowertown Brewery, located in the vibrant ByWard Market, for a night of beer-filled fun and excitement. Get ready to indulge in a variety of craft beers, delicious food, and live entertainment!

Our Lady Peace - Collective Soul - Wintersleep
2025-03-07 19:00 - 23:00 | Canadian Tire Centre, 1000 Palladium Dr, Ottawa, Ontario, K2V 1A4, Canada
In celebration of their 30-year career, iconic Canadian rock band Our Lady Peace (OLP) has announced their highly anticipated OLP30 Tour, kicking off in February 2025 with shows across Canada. Following the release of OLP30 Vol. One—featuring the new single “Sound The Alarm”—this tour will be a powerful tribute to the band’s three-decade legacy and an unforgettable experience for fans both old and new.
The OLP30 Tour kicks off in Calgary, AB on February 19, 2025, taking Our Lady Peace through major cities like Edmonton, Ottawa, and Halifax as they revisit their biggest hits and introduce new tracks. Each performance will celebrate the band’s evolution while delivering an energetic, one-of-a-kind show.
Joining OLP across Canada will be Georgia-born rock band Collective Soul, who are also celebrating three decades of making music together. From March 4 to March 12, Canadian rock band Wintersleep will support the tour, with Ash Molloy making a special appearance at the Halifax show on March 13. Support acts for the Western Canada dates will be announced soon.

March Break at the Diefenbunker
2025-03-08 - 2025-03-16 | March Break at the Diefenbunker, 3929 Carp Road, Ottawa, K0A 1L0
Go underground for an unforgettable March Break adventure. Explore Canada’s Cold War history in a four-storey bunker, take a guided tour, crack secret codes, create crafts and hunt for clues. Try to beat the escape room challenge. Fun for all ages — plus, free parking.

GROTTO: The Bill Staubi Collection
2025-03-08 - 2026-02-08 | 50 Mackenzie King Bridge, Ottawa, K1N 0C5, 50 Mackenzie King Bridge, Ottawa, K1N 0C5
Grotto features a selection of artworks donated by Bill Staubi to the OAG in 2024, honoring his support for queer artists and Ottawa’s contemporary art scene. The exhibition explores themes of queer identity, community, and activism, inspired by Staubi’s iconic, personal grotto installation. This collection offers a powerful exploration of human connection.

Femme Fest
2025-03-08 11:00 - 17:00 | Next Door Market & Event Space, 955A Gladstone Ave, Ottawa, Ontario, K1Y 3E5, Canada
A vibrant celebration of empowerment, creativity, and community in honour of International Women’s Day!

Ottawa’s Wintertime Music Festival
2025-03-09 - 2025-03-15 | Ottawa’s Wintertime Music Festival
Ottawa’s Wintertime Music Festival features an all-local lineup at a stunning art deco venue with a cozy vibe. From roots to rap, experience an eclectic mix of rising stars and headliners like Juno winner Angelique Francis and Americana queen Lynne Hanson. Purchase a single ticket or bundle shows for the best deal.

March Break at Tanger Ottawa
2025-03-10 - 2025-03-14 | March Break at Tanger Ottawa, 8555 Campeau Drive, Ottawa, K2T 0K5
Join Tanger Outlets Ottawa for a fun-filled March Break! Enjoy a fantastic lineup for the whole family, including crafting, yoga, and dance fit to get you moving and grooving! Don’t miss the grand finale on Friday—a meet & greet with Paw Patrol’s Chase & Skye!

Tracks and trains: Railroads in miniature
2025-03-11 - 2025-03-16 | Tracks and trains: Railroads in miniature, 1867 St. Laurent Boulevard, Ottawa, K1G 5A3
All aboard for miniature marvels! Watch tiny trains chug through stunning landscapes in Tracks and Trains: Railroads in Miniature. Built by the Ottawa Valley HOTRAK Club, this HO-scale display brings railways to life. Play “I Spy” and take a closer look at the small but mighty magic of railroads.

Stanley's Olde Maple Lane Farm Sugarbush
2025-03-11 - 2025-03-16 | Stanley’s Olde Maple Lane Farm Sugarbush, 2452 Yorks Corners Road, Ottawa, K0A 1V0
Stanley’s invites you to experience a sweet slice of history at its 200 year old farm where they have been welcoming all since 1993. You can visit the heritage sugarshack to learn how Maple Syrup is made or hop on a tractor-drawn ride to see parts of the sugarbush not accessible on foot. Make sure you bring your appetite — visit the Pancake House for breakfast and have a Maple Taffy for dessert then visit the Farm Shop to take home some of that liquid gold for yourself!
From the young to the young at heart, there is something for everyone at Stanley’s!

International Film Festival of Ottawa
2025-03-12 - 2025-03-23 | International Film Festival of Ottawa
This event was founded by the Canadian Film Institute in response to the City’s growing production industry.

44.4 Mother/Artist Collective
2025-03-13 - 2025-06-01
44.4 Mother/Artist Collective presents Don’t Worry, I’ll Only Show You the Good Parts, an intimate exploration of the ambitions, challenges, and realities of motherhood and artistry. Featuring 12 local artists, this thought-provoking exhibition opens April 17. Admission is free.

Dueling Pianos
2025-03-13 20:00 - 22:00 | Manor Lounge, 292-A Elgin St, Ottawa, Ontario, K2P 1M3, Canada
Dave Kalil, Tyler Kealey and Todd Huckabone have been a staple of the music scene in Ottawa known as the Duelling Pianos. With both Dave and Tyler at the keyboards, they are held together by Todd on guitar to form a solid show of endless classic hits spanning several decades of music. Playing a blend of requests from the audience, blistering guitar and piano solos, three part harmonies, and random comedic impromptu moments, their show has won over the crowds they perform for time.

Grand Corps Malade: On Tour
2025-03-13 20:00 - 22:00 | National Arts Centre, 1 Elgin St, Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 5W1, Canada
After a tour of major European venues, Grand Corps Malade is preparing an intimate original show for Quebecâ€”and the NAC, of course. Accompanied by three musicians, heâ€™ll perform a selection of tracks from his latest album, Reflets, as well as several of his classics.
Presented by Jean-Rachid
in association with Spectra Musique and Midiâ€¯20 Canada
And first to the stage, we’re honoured to welcome Yao!
Poetic, groovy, funk by moment and soul as a whole, Yao with his baritone voice, succeeds in charming us with the warm universe of his sweet poetry and his artistic audacity. His pictorial writing â€“ cast in great sensitivity â€“ reminds us of the textual richness of French rap by MC Solaar, Abdel Malik and Oxmo Puccino, with an eclectic pop side â€“ where the musical universes intertwine.

Snowshoes under the stars in Gatineau Park
2025-03-14 | Snowshoes under the stars in Gatineau Park, Gatineau Park Visitor Centre, Chelsea, J9B 1R5
Spend Friday evenings snowshoeing with an experienced Friends of Gatineau Park nature interpreter. Hiking in the moonlight, you will discover how animals survive winter!
By moonlight, an experienced guide will show you one of four selected trails this winter.
Your starting location will be sent to you in the confirmation email sent after registration.

Ottawa St. Patrick's Day Bar Crawl Party
2025-03-14 - 2025-03-15 | Ottawa St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl Party
Get ready for the ultimate St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl in Ottawa. Visit 4+ top venues in ByWard Market, enjoy live DJs, exclusive drink specials and nonstop festive vibes. Dress in green, dance the night away and celebrate like never before. Do not miss this lively Irish celebration in the city.

Oh Canada Eh? Ottawa
2025-03-14 - 2025-09-30 | Oh Canada Eh? Ottawa, 330 Kent Street, Ottawa, K2P 2A6
This family friendly musical production celebrates all things Canadian! The two-hour show features famous characters singing Canadian hits, plus an optional Canadian meal. During Oh Canada Eh? Ottawa, you’ll see some of your favourite Canadian pop culture personalities, such as a Mountie, a Hockey Player, Anne of Green Gables and Klondike Kitty. They all sing songs by artists like Paul Anka, Celine Dion, Shania Twain, the Barenaked Ladies, Avril Lavigne, Justin Bieber and many more. The performances are accompanied by a live band.If you choose to opt into the dining option, performers serve you a delicious Canadian meal during the show. Alcoholic beverages are also available. This show is presented by Totally Legit Productions.
