City of Ottawa Spring Activities

 

Spring activities online  Tired of winter? Put some spring in your step by planning for the season ahead! Our spring activities are now available to browse and favourite online.   Registration begins at 9 pm online Tuesday, February 11 for swimming and aquatics programs and at 9 pm online Thursday, February 13 for all other recreation, arts and virtual activities.

Summer camp registration   Summer may be months away, but summer camp registration is coming up fast! Don’t forget to mark your calendars with these important dates:  Tuesday, February 4: summer camps online for viewing    Thursday, February 27: summer camp registration opens online at 9 pm

What’s happening Meridian Theatres @ Centrepointe  Thursday, January 30 to Saturday, February 1 – Epidermis Cirus: The Weirdest Puppet Show You’ve Ever Seen   Saturday, February 8 – The Gruffalo’s Child  Thursday, February 13 – Matinée Café: Moonfruits  Shenkman Arts Centre  Tuesday, February 4 – New North Collective’s Circumpolar Soundscape  Wednesday, February 12 – Matinée Café: Moonfruits  Saturday, February 22 – Will's Jams  Winterlude  Friday, January 31 – Relaxed Night Out  Saturday, February 1 – Community Winter Pentathlon  Saturday, February 1 – Family Roller Disco  Saturday, February 8 – Snowga Yoga  Sunday, February 9 – Fête Frissons 2025  Friday, February 14 – Latin Social Dance  Monday, February 17 – Family Day Skating Party  Monday, February 17 – Dungeons & Dragons™ Campaign Adventures: Winterlude Family One-Shot

City of Ottawa Accessibility Spotlight - January 2025

 

Accessibility Advisory Committee Updates

The Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC) provides advice to Council and consults on projects required under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (2005) and many more, where the City benefits from an accessibility lens.    The Committee meets at least eight times per year, with additional special meetings as required. In addition to their meetings, the group provides feedback by email, and many members participate in working groups or other sub-committees.      Next Meeting   Date: Tuesday, February 18  Time: 6 pm     Members of the public are encouraged to attend AAC meetings, which take place via Zoom.   If you have any questions or are interested in speaking or providing comments to the AAC about an item they are considering at a meeting, please contact Committee Coordinator, Rosa Ramos.  Public Member Recruitment for Committees and Boards  The City of Ottawa's 2025 recruitment process for various Committees and Boards has begun. To find out more, register to attend our virtual information session happening on Thursday, February 6 at 6 pm. Following the session, a recording will be available on YouTube. Accessibility-related accommodations are available upon request.  The City is recruiting for the following positions:   Accessibility Advisory Committee (1 position and reserves)  Ottawa Board of Health (1 position)  Committee of Adjustment (reserves)  Rogers Centre Ottawa – Board of Directors (1 position and reserves)  Community Safety and Well-being Advisory Committee (2 positions)  French Language Services Advisory Committee (2 positions and reserves)  Planning Advisory Committee Conservation Authorities (Landscape Architect position)  The deadline for applications is Thursday, February 27 at 4:30 pm.   Please share this article with your networks, so that we can ensure the City’s Committees and Boards are reflective of Ottawa’s diverse community and will meet the needs of all its residents.   For more information, please visit ottawa.ca/committees.    Snow Angels Program  Do you know a Snow Angel who deserves recognition?  A Snow Angel is a neighbour or friend who has volunteered to help you, or someone you know that is an older adult or person with a disability, to clear snow from a driveway, steps or walkway.  If you know a Snow Angel, the City of Ottawa wants to thank them!  Snow Angels will receive a certificate signed by the Mayor and Chair of the Transportation Committee.  How to nominate a Snow Angel  You still have time to nominate! Snow Angel nominations are accepted from until Monday, March 31.   To recognize a resident as a Snow Angel, please inform us by one of the following methods:  ottawa.ca/snowangel  Call 3-1-1 (TTY: 613-580-4701 or VRS: 613-580-2400)

O-Payment now available on Para Transpo  The red O-Payment readers you’ve seen in Para Transpo minibuses are now active!  These readers are in the customer area of minibuses, which means you can tap your Presto card, credit card, debit card, or mobile wallet to pay your fare.  Here’s how it works:  Tap your card on the red O-Payment reader located in the customer area  The reader’s screen will turn green to show that the payment was successful  Tap tip: Tap only your card, not your wallet.  The existing fare readers attached to the operator’s tablet at the front of the vehicle will remain in place for now. You should still pass your card to the operator for the reader at the front if you are:  Paying a rural fare  Paying with an Access pass  Paying for a companion with Presto e-Purse  Contracted taxis do not have O-Payment readers. If you are taking a trip by taxi, pass your Presto card, credit or debit card to the operator, as usual. Find out more at octranspo.com.  Join us for Para Transpo Talk in February  Para Transpo customers, their families, companions and support persons are invited to join in Para Transpo Talk on February 12 and 13. This month’s events will be held virtually on Zoom.  Para Transpo Talk is a series of customer engagement events that are open to all Para Transpo customers, their families, companions and support persons. You do not need to apply to get involved. Everyone is welcome, no matter how often you use Para Transpo.   Virtual information sessions will be held on the following dates:  Wednesday, February 12 from 2 to 3:30 pm  Thursday, February 13 from 7 to 8:30 pm  On February 5, check octranspo.com for more details and for the Zoom link!  This month’s sessions will focus on December service challenges, an update on new minibuses, My Para Transpo trip notifications, Para Transpo customer service hours of operation and O-Payment readers.   Questions can be submitted in advance to parlons_paratranspo_talk@ottawa.ca or you can ask a question in the moderated chat during the event.

City of Ottawa Recreation: Camp Registration

 

March break camps online  We know the winter holidays are just ending, but we’re already thinking of March break. This year we’re offering a variety of programs for kids of all ages across the city! Browse and favourite our March break camps now.   Online registration opens Tuesday, January 21 at 9 pm.

Spring registration Spring is in the air! Well, almost. Spring activities will be visible online Tuesday, January 28, so you can plan ahead for next season.    Tuesday, February 11: swimming and aquatics registration opens online at 9 pm   Thursday, February 13: recreation, arts and virtual activities registration opens online at 9 pm

Summer camps  In the cold, dark days of winter, summer may feel far away, but camp registration is coming up fast. Get a head start on planning your summertime fun by marking your calendars with these important registration dates:  Tuesday, February 4: summer camps online for viewing  Thursday, February 27: online registration opens at 9 pm

Sledding safety tips  Winter is here! There's currently a no sledding advisory until we get more snow. Here are a few tips to reduce the risk of injury to yourself and others this season: check conditions before you go out, sled only at approved hills, wear a helmet and sit properly on your sled. Review the full list of recommendations.

Part-time job opportunities  We're hiring for many part-time roles, including jobs for our upcoming March break programs and camps. There are positions available for instructors, program leaders, lifeguards, service representatives and much more.

Play Free   To encourage young people to stay active, we’re continuing our Play Free initiative for another year.  On Saturdays, throughout 2025, children and youth can enjoy free drop-in skating, swimming, and gym sports at our recreation facilities.

What’s happening Lansdowne Park  Relaxed Night Out on Friday, January 31 from 6:30 to 10 pm  Community Winter Pentathlon on Saturday, February 1 from 11 am to 1 pm  Family Roller Disco on Saturday, February 1 from 2 to 4 pm, 5 to 7 pm or 8 to 10 pm  Snowga Yoga on Saturday, February 8 from 11 to 11:30 am and noon to 12:30 pm  Meridian Theatres @ Centrepointe Matinée Café: Lynne Hanson on Thursday, January 23 at 2 pm  Epidermis Cirus: The Weirdest Puppet Show You’ve Ever Seen from Thursday, January 30 and Saturday, February 1  The Gruffalo’s Child on Saturday, February 8 at 1 and 4:30 pm  Shenkman Arts Centre Matinée Café: Lynne Hanson on Wednesday, January 22 at 2 pm  New North Collective’s Circumpolar Soundscape on Tuesday, February 4 at 8 pm  Girls Nite Out on Friday, February 7 at 8 pm