CTVNewsOttawa.ca looks at things to do in Ottawa and eastern Ontario this weekend. Canadian Tulip Festival The Canadian Tulip Festival continues all weekend at Commissioners Park in Ottawa. Check out 300,000 blooming tulips at 26 gardens in Commissioners Park at Dows Lake. Events this weekend include: Check out the tulips The tulips are in bloom across Ottawa. Here are several locations to check out the tulips: NCC bike days National Capital Commission’s weekend bikedays continue all weekend.. The NCC will close the parkways and Queen Elizabeth Driveway to vehicles for active use. Here is a look at what’s open for cyclists, runners, walkers and other active use: Ottawa Charge The Ottawa Charge host the Montreal Victoire in Game 4 of their first-round PWHL playoff series Friday night. Game time is 7 p.m. at the Arena at TD Place. The Charge lead the series 2 games to 1. For more information, visit https://www.thepwhl.com/en/teams/ottawa-charge Ottawa Redblacks The Ottawa Redblacks are inviting fans to Queen’s University in Kingston for Fan Fest on Saturday. Doors open at 12 p.m. at Richardson Stadium. Meet the Redblacks and enjoy the kids zone. Queen Victoria’s Birthday Celebrations The Upper Canada Village invites you to celebrate Queen Victoria’s birthday on Saturday. Activities include military maneuvers, the 1860s athletic games and the Village’s “Queen” in Action. Barrhaven Ribfest Celebrate the long weekend with ribs and fun at the Barrhaven Ribfest. The festival runs until Monday at Clarke Field on Houlahan Street. Ottawa BlackJacks The Ottawa BlackJacks tip off a new season Sunday at TD Place. The BlackJacks host the Niagara River Lions for a 3 p.m. game. CanGames Table Top Game Convention Enjoy three fun-filled days at the CanGames Tabletop Game Convention at the Rideau Curling Club. The event features every table top game you can think of, plus miniatures, board games and more. Rideau Canal It’s the opening weekend for boating on the Rideau Canal. Parks Canada says the Rideau Canal is open for boaters between Ottawa and Kingston. National Arts Centre Here’s a look at what’s happening at the National Arts Centre this weekend. Shenkman Arts Centre Here’s a look at what’s happening at the Shenkman Arts Centre this weekend. 613flea 613flea returns to Lansdowne on Saturday. Visit over 150 vendors between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. 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. Main Street Farmers Market It’s the opening weekend for the Main Street Farmers Market. The market is open on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Grande Allee Park. Carp Farmers Market The Carp Farmers Market is open every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday is Maple Day, with opportunities to learn about maple syrup from local maple producers. Metcalfe Farmers Market The Metcalfe Farmers Market has kicked off a new season. The market is every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Metcalfe Fairgrounds. Westboro Farmers’ Market The Westboro Farmers Market is open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The market is located in Byron Linear Park. Museums Click on the links for the schedule at museums in Ottawa and eastern Ontario: 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. Events Happening in Kingston this weekend Spring into Summer The City of Kingston invites you to ‘Spring into Summer’ on Saturday. Enjoy a day of activities, live music, food and fun, plus fireworks at 9:30 p.m. The Spring into Summer event will be held at Lake Ontario Park from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. Fort Henry The Fort Henry National Historic Site opens for the season on Saturday. The site is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Enjoy guided tours, artillery firing demonstrations and music of the regiment. The Brockville Tunnel The Brockville Railway Tunnel opens for the season this weekend. The grand opening is Friday at 2 p.m., and the tunnel is open all weekend. Take a walk through Canada’s first railway tunnel and enjoy the light and sound experience. Kemptville Buskerfest Enjoy a weekend of street performances in Kemptville. The Kemptville Buskerfest is Friday night and Saturday in downtown Kemptville. Free parking is available at the North Grenville Municipal Centre.
