What’s happening in Ottawa this weekend: March 14-16

March Break in Ottawa

CTVNewsOttawa.ca looks at things to do in Ottawa during the final weekend of March Break.

Ottawa 67’s

The Ottawa 67’s play at the Arena at TD Place twice this weekend.

On Friday, the 67’s hosts the Oshawa Generals at 7 p.m.

On Sunday the Kingston Frontenacs visit Ottawa for a 2 p.m. game.

For tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.ca.

Ottawa Charge

The Ottawa Charge take the ice at the Arena at TD Place Saturday afternoon.

The Charge host the Boston Fleet for a 2 p.m. game.

For tickets, visit www.thepwhl.com.

Ottawa Black Bears

The Ottawa Black Bears host the Rochester Knighthawks on Saturday.

Game time is 3:30 p.m. at Canadian Tire Centre.

For tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.ca.

Ottawa Nostalgia Show

The Ottawa Nostalgia Show is Sunday at the Nepean Sportsplex.

More than 50 dealers will be on display with interesting, hard-to-find memorabilia.

The show runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Ottawa Little Theatre

See The Shawshank Redemption at the Ottawa Little Theatre on Friday and Saturday.

“Based on the novella by Stephen King, and immortalized in one of the all-time great films, this story of resilience is brilliantly brought to the stage,” says the Ottawa Little Theatre website.

For tickets, visit www.ottawalittletheatre.com.

National Arts Centre

Here’s a look at what’s happening at the National Arts Centre this weekend.

• Friday: Cadence Weapon
• Saturday: Ottawa Jazz Orchestra – A Dash of Dameron and a Measure of Milt

Meridian Theatres at Centrepointe

Here’s a look at what’s happening at the Meridian Theatres at Centrepointe this weekend.

• Friday: You and me and the Great Big Sea – Sean McCann sings the Great Big Songbook
• Saturday: Dreamer – the Supertramp Experience

Shenkman Arts Centre

Here’s a look at what’s happening at the Shenkman Arts Centre this weekend.

• Friday: Keskonfe

Ottawa International Film Festival

The International Film Festival of Ottawa continues until March 23.

See an eclectic mix of films at the Bytown Cinema, Alma Duncan Salon, Mayfair Cinema and Arts Court.

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

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.

Family Fun at Stanley’s Sugarbush

Sugarbush season is underway at Stanley’s Olde Maple Lane Farm.

Learn how maple syrup is made in the 150-year-old sugar shack, enjoy a pancake house breakfast and more.

For more information and tickets, visit www.stanleysfarm.com.

Fulton’s Sugar Bush and Maple Shop

Visit the sugar bush at Fulton’s Farm in Pakenham.

Fulton’s is open Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For more information, visit https://fultons.ca/.

Vanier Sugar Shack

Visit the Vanier Sugar Shack, Canada’s only urban sugar shack.

Admission to the sugar shack is on a first come, first serve basis.

For more information, visit https://museoparc.ca/vanier-sugar-shack/.

The Log Farm

The Log Farm is open for sugar bush season.

Take a wagon ride out to the sugar bush to see how maple syrup is made, then take a walk through the trails of the sugar maples.

For tickets and information, visit https://thelogfarm.com/sugar-bush-2017/

Proulx Farm

Sugar bush season is underway at Proulx Farm in Cumberland.

Checkout the outdoor activities and enjoy the pancake house.

For more information, visit https://proulxfarm.com/maple-fest/.

Outdoor skating rinks

You can go for a skate, weather permitting, on City of Ottawa outdoor rinks.

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

Museums

Click on the links for the schedule at museums in Ottawa and eastern Ontario:

• 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

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.