City of Ottawa: Special advisory: daytime winter weather parking ban in effect on Sunday, January 11 from 10 am to 7 pm

 

Due to weather conditions, a daytime winter weather parking ban will be in effect on Sunday, January 11 between 10 am and 7 pm across Ottawa. These hours might be extended if additional time is needed to complete winter road operations. Alternative parking during a parking ban can be found by visiting the Winter Parking webpage. Please be sure to remove your vehicle when the ban ends if you use it.  

During a winter weather parking ban, parking is prohibited on city streets so crews can plow easily and effectively. Vehicles parked on the street during a ban may be ticketed and towed. On-street monthly parking permit holders are exempt from this restriction when they are parked in residential parking permit zones.

Available parking

During winter weather parking bans, residents will have access to select OC Transpo park and rides as well as certain recreation centres. Some City parking garages are available for parking during winter parking bans, however it is important that residents take note of what time they need to remove their car. Visit our winter parking web page for more information about which City facilities are available during winter weather parking bans.

Commercial main streets

To help residents shop local, some commercial main streets are exempt from winter parking bans. When a parking ban is called during winter weather events, residents can park in the identified areas while observing all posted signage and pay and display requirements.

Be in the know about snow

• Subscribe to our electronic email alerts. If you subscribe to e-Alerts, you will receive notification each time a winter weather parking ban is put in place, extended or lifted. There is no charge for this service, and you can unsubscribe at any time. 
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• Residents can also download the City of Ottawa app on their Android or Apple device to receive up-to-date information on winter parking bans and other City news.

For more winter parking information, please visit the winter parking web page.

City of Ottawa: March Break Camps Online

 

March Break camps online Start your planning now and look at what’s on offer for March Break. Don’t forget to save your favourites to your wishlist. Registration opens on Tuesday, January 20 at 9 pm.

Save the date   Mark your calendars for 2026 activities and camp registration.  Spring activities   Online on Tuesday, January 27  Registration opens on Tuesday, February 10 for swimming and Thursday, February 12 for all other activities  Summer Camps Online on Tuesday, February 3 Registration opens on, Thursday February 26 Summer activities, PA Days and Before and After School Programs, winter camps  Online on Tuesday, May 5, 2026  Registration opens on Tuesday, May 12 for swimming and Thursday, May 14 for all other activities  Fall activities  Online on Tuesday, July 28  Registration opens on Tuesday, August 11 for swimming and Thursday, August 13 for all other activities   Winter activities  Online on Tuesday, November 3  Registration opens Tuesday, November 17 for swimming and Thursday, November 19 for all other activities.

Reminder – Check before you sled  Take a look at the latest sledding advisory and safety tips before heading to the hill.

Get active!  Smash your New Year’s activity goals with the new Rec Pass! Find the pass that works best for you and your family with the Recreation Pass Finder.

Young at Art turns 30  Young at Art 2026 is celebrating 30 years of creativity and is looking for young artists between 12 and 19 to submit for the chance to be featured in this year’s professionally assessed exhibition! Selected works are displayed and are eligible for several awards. Submit your artwork by 1 pm on Thursday, March 26, 2026.

Greening Initiatives and Gardening Program  Applications are now open until February 3 for Ottawa’s Community-led Greening Initiatives and Gardening Program. This program gives residents and community groups the chance to create or expand gardens and greening projects in the City. Join us for an in-person information session on Wednesday, January 14 from 6:30 to 8 pm at the Nepean Sportsplex in Hall A.

What's happening Meridian Theatres @ Centrepointe  Thursday, January 22 - Matinée Café: Mimi O’Bonsawin  Saturday, February 7 - Shaun Boothe and The Unauthorized Biography Series  Shenkman Arts Centre  Wednesday, January 21 - Matinée Café: Mimi O’Bonsawin  Wednesday, January 21 - Julian Taylor and Logan Staats - Songs & Stories  Thursday, January 22 - MOSAÏCO