City of Ottawa February Events

March Break Adventures for Kids

March 13 to 17 offers a perfect opportunity to try something new, improve your sports skills and make new friends at the many day camps across the city. Days filled with physical activity, games, songs, crafts and special events, guarantee there will be no boredom in this city. Our qualified and certified staff are busily planning for exciting times in March.

Winterlude Activities: February 3 to February 20

Don't let the cold keep you indoors! Winterlude is back and bigger than ever with new and expanded events to celebrate Canada's 150th! Explore the ice sculptures in the Crystal Garden at Confederation Park, skate the state-of-the-art refrigerated Sens Rink of Dreams at Ottawa City Hall and, of course, enjoy a delicious local favourite; Beavertails.

Spring and Summer Recreation Guides

City of Ottawa Parks, Recreation and Culture Services programs are divided by language of instruction into two guides: the Recreation eGuide and Mon Cyberguide francophone des loisirs. Both will be available in PDF format online beginning Wednesday, February 22.

Registration Starts Soon!

Swimming and Aquafitness Programs  Online and Touch Tone Telephone Registration (613-580-2588) – starting Monday, March 6 at 9 pm. In-Person Registration on Tuesday, March 7 during regular business hours. All other Recreation Programs and Summer Camps  Online and Touch Tone Telephone Registration (613-580-2588) – starting Wednesday, March 8 at 9 pm. In-Person Registration on Thursday, March 9 during regular business hours. What you need to know for registration.

Call for Artists - Young at Art 2017

No better time than now to enter your artwork for Young at Art 2017! Participate in this citywide juried art exhibition for a chance to exhibit your work and be recognized. Application forms are now available online! For latest updates and everything you need to know visit ottawa.ca/youngatart.

Breeze through frosty winter days with specialized arts courses and workshops

Spend your time in our studios and put January behind you. It's not too late to register for classes at NVAC and NCAC.  Many classes and workshops to choose from, like Altered Images: Photo Transfer, Clay Wheel, Dundun Dance, and more!