Things to do in Ottawa over March Break

Fulton’s Sugar Bush & Maple Shop. Feb. 20, 2023. Pakenham, Ont. (Tyler Fleming / CTV News Ottawa)

CTVNewsOttawa.ca looks at things to do in Ottawa over March Break.

Ottawa Senators

The Ottawa Senators play at the Canadian Tire Centre four times over the March Break.

• March 14: Anaheim Ducks vs. Ottawa at 1 p.m.
• March 15: San Jose Sharks visit Ottawa at 5 p.m.
• March 19: New York Islanders visit Ottawa at 7 p.m.
• March 21: Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Ottawa at 7 p.m.

For tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.ca.

Ottawa 67’s

The Ottawa 67’s are home twice over the March Break.

On Wednesday, March 18, the 67’s host the Oshawa Generals at 3 p.m.

On March 21, the Kingston Frontenacs visit Ottawa for a 3 p.m. game.

For tickets, visit www.tdplace.ca.

Skating at Canadian Tire Centre

You can go for a skate on the same ice as the Ottawa Senators over the March Break.

The Senators are hosting public skating sessions at the Canadian Tire Centre on Tuesday, March 17 and Friday, March 20.

For tickets, visit https://www.canadiantirecentre.com/events/detail/public-skating

National Arts Centre

Here is a look at what is happening at the National Arts Centre over the March Break.

• March 13-14: Queen of Soul: A Tribute to Aretha Franklin with the NAC Orchestra
• March 13-14: Tout ce qu’il reste at the Carleton-Dominion Chalmers Centre
• March 13: Gabi Hartmann at the Fourth Stage
• March 14: Mistral at the Fourth Stage
• March 16: French story time with Luana (free)
• March 16: SoulRhythms (free)
• March 18-19: Jaeden Izik-Dzurko Plays Rachmaninoff with the NAC Orchestra
• March 19: Genna G at the NAC – Album Launch Party
• March 19-28: Visages at the Azrieli Studio
• March 20: William Prince at the Southam Hall
• March 21: Prairie Comeau at the Fourth Stage

Events happening in Ottawa

• March 14: East Coast Experience at the Bronson Centre
• March 15: Jason Mewes Live at the Algonquin Commons Theatre
• March 17: You and Me and the Great Big Sea – Sean McCann sings the Great Big Songbook at the Meridian Theatres at Centrepointe
• March 17: Enchanted Wonders – a Family Magic Show at the Shenkman Arts Centre
• March 17: Evan Honer at the Bronson Centre
• March 18: Enchanted Wonders – a Family Magic Show at the Meridian Theatres at Centrepointe
• March 18: Lights at the Bronson Centre
• March 19: Adrian Sutherland at the Meridian Theatres at Centrepointe
• March 19: 176 Steps at the Shenkman Arts Centre
• March 20: Matt Beringer at the Bronson Centre
• March 21: Forever Seger at the Meridian Theatres at Centrepointe
• March 21: Thievery Corporation at the Bronson Centre
• March 21: SOS – the ABBA Experience at the Algonquin Commons Theatre

International Film Festival of Ottawa

Check out the best of contemporary Canadian and International cinema at the International Film Festival of Ottawa.

The festival runs until March 22 at several venues, including the ByTowne Cinema and the Ottawa Art Gallery.

Films include:

• March 13: The Gaze: A Useful Ghost, Jimpa and Marama
• March 14: The Track, We Are Pat, Kika
• March 15: Where the Wind Comes From, Love Letters
• March 18: My Salinger Year
• March 19: Save As, Memory of Princess Mumbi, Meteors
• March 20: Bayaan, Mile End Kicks, Twelve Moons
• March 21: Where to Land, Primavera, Forastera
• March 22: The Eyes of Ghana, Silent Friend

For more information, visit https://www.iffo.ca/.

Fulton’s Sugar Shack

Enjoy a trip to Fulton’s Sugar Shack in Pakenham over the March Break.

The sugar shack will be open all week from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. You can wander the trails, enjoy a sugar bush tour, go on a sleigh ride and have maple taffy experiences.

https://www.fultons.ca/

Vanier Sugar Shack

Get your maple fix this maple season at the Vanier Sugar Shack.

The 2026 maple season runs until April 19. The 17.5-acre sugar bush in the heart of Ottawa offers food from local producers.

https://museoparc.ca/en/vanier-sugar-shack/

Stanley’s Sugarbush

Stanley’s Ole Maple Lane Farm in Edwards is open for the sugar bush season.

Admission includes access to the heritage sugar shack, tractor rides, a visit to the animal barn, a family activity centre and more. While you’re at Stanley’s, stop by the Pancake House for a traditional pancake breakfast.

Stanley’s Sugar Bush is open Tuesday to Sunday over March Break.

https://stanleysfarm.com/family-fun/sugarbush/

Log Farm

The Log Farm invites you to enjoy maple season at the farm in the Nepean area.

For more information, visit https://thelogfarm.com/.

Proulx Farm’s Maple Fest

The 2026 sugarbush season is underway at Proulx Far.

Check out outdoor farm activities and the sugar bush at the farm in Cumberland.

https://proulxfarm.com/maple-fest/weekend-brunch/

Temple’s Sugarbush

Temple’s Sugarbush invites you to a unique maple sugar bush between Carleton Place and Perth.

The Sugarbush Pancake House is opening during March Break. https://www.templessugarbush.ca/

Skating/sledding

Ottawa’s four refrigerated rinks will be open this weekend. The four rinks are:

• Rink of Dreams at Ottawa City Hall
• Lansdowne Park skating court
• Jim Tubman Chevrolet Rink at Canterbury
• Ben Franklin Place skating rink.

https://ottawa.ca/en/recreation-and-parks/sports-and-fitness/outdoor-recreation/parks-and-green-space/outdoor-rinks#section-69699301-d660-4237-b1b3-fc1b8034c971

Museums

Visit each museum’s website for details on March Break hours.

• 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
• The Bytown Museum
• The Diefenbunker

March Break on the farm

Celebrate March Break at the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum.

Explore the world of birds through interactive games, activities and a creative bird craft. The museum also introduces you to the wonders of maple syrup and other family friendly movies.

There will also be movies daily.

Canada Aviation and Space Museum

Celebrate Canada’s journey around the Moon during March Break at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum.

Events include a gravity demonstration, discover how craters are formed and take part in the Canadarm challenge.

Canada Science and Technology Museum

Enjoy a blend of science and technology this March Break at the Canada Science and Technology Museum.

Check out the cardboard extravaganza, backyard brains and build with LEGO bricks.

Carp Seedy Saturday

On Saturday, March 14, the West Carleton, Kanata-March and Sittsville Goulbourn agricultural societies will be hosting a “Seedy Saturday” event at the Carp Agricultural Hall, 3790 Card Rd.

The event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and features low-priced seeds from local sources, a seed swap, vendors, workshops, activities for kids, and master gardeners giving advice.

Admission is $2 cash for three door prize tickets. Proceeds will be donated to the Kanata, Stittsville, and West Carleton food banks.

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