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    CTVNewsOttawa.ca looks at things to do in Ottawa, eastern Ontario and western Quebec during the final weekend of March.

    Ottawa Home and Garden Show

    The Ottawa Home and Garden Show takes over the EY Centre this weekend.

    See the Living Landscapes, the Sleep Country Garden Stage, the Rotating Local Market and get advice to create your perfect outdoor living space.

    Guest speakers include The Urban Botanist Emma Terrell, The Fine Gardener Lana Ross and the Master Gardeners of Ottawa-Carleton.

    The Ottawa Home and Garden Show runs until Sunday. For tickets and information, click here. 

    Aladdin

    See Disney's Aladdin at the National Arts Centre until Sunday.

    The hot Broadway musical is a thrilling production filled with unforgettable beauty, magic, comedy and breathtaking spectacle.

    For tickets, visit https://nac-cna.ca/en/event/31388.

    Ottawa 67's

    The Ottawa 67's wrap up the OHL regular season with two games this weekend at the Arena at TD Place.

    Friday night, the 67's host the Peterborough Petes at 7 p.m.

    On Saturday, the 67's face the Barrie Colts at 2 p.m.

    For tickets, visit ottawa67s.com.

     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     

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    Simon Daniel

    See Simon Daniel with La Faune Friday night at the National Arts Centre.

    For tickets, visit https://nac-cna.ca/en/event/31126.

    Crack Up Comedy Festival

    The Crack Up Comedy Festival continues until Saturday at the Algonquin Commons Theatre.

    Friday night's lineup features an evening with Mary Walsh.

    For tickets and information, visit https://www.crackup.ca/2023-events?category=Ottawa

    Ottawa Black Film Festival

    The Ottawa Black Film Festival continues until Sunday.

    Over 40 films from around the globe will be on display during the three-day festival.

    For more information, visit https://ottawablackfilm.com/.

    Maple Syrup Season

    It's maple syrup season. Click the links for more information on hours of operation.

    Outdoor skating rinks

    • The Rink of Dreams at Ottawa City Hall is open daily from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. (weather permitting).
    • Lansdowne Park skating court is open daily from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. (weather permitting).
    • The Jim Tubman Chevrolet Rink (Canterbury) is open Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. (weather permitting).
    • Ben Franklin Place Skating Rink (101 Centrepointe Drive) Open daily (weather permitting).
    • Kingston's Springer Market Square Rink is open daily for skating from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. For information on all outdoor rinks in Kingston, visit https://www.cityofkingston.ca/residents/recreation/facilities/arenas/outdoor-rinks

    Cross-country skiing

    For information on cross-country skiing locations in Ottawa and Gatineau, click the links.

    Skiing and snowboarding in the Ottawa area

    Visit each resort's website for conditions.

     Museums

    For information on each museum in Ottawa, click on the websites.

    Wolves: Shape-shifters in a Changing World

    Visit the Canadian Museum of Nature's new exhibit – Wolves: Shape-shifters in a Changing World.

    The exhibition explores the evolution and adaptations of these charismatic animals through scientific research, museum specimens, video, cultural stories and art, and vivid photographs.

    Admission to see Wolves: Shape-shifters in a Changing World is included with general admission.

    Television of our Childhoods

    The Canadian Museum of History presents a special exhibition, 'From Pepinot to Paw Patrol: Television of our Childhoods'.

    Explore 70 years of Canadian children's television at the Canadian Museum of History until September.

    The exhibit features original costumes, puppets and numerous clips from everyone's favourite shows.

    Lansdowne Winter Market

    The Lansdowne Winter Market is every Sunday at Lansdowne.

    The year-round, producer-run farmers market will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Aberdeen Pavilion.

    613 Flea

    See over 150 vendors this weekend at 613flea at Lansdowne Park.

    Don't miss the ever changing marketplace that features eclectic goods, handmade, antiques, vintage clothing, great foods and one-of-a-kinds.

    See 613flea on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     

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    Gatineau Olympiques

    See the Gatineau Olympiques Friday night at the Slush Puppie Centre.

    The Olympiques host Blainville-Boisbriand at 7 p.m.

    Kingston Frontenacs

    The Kingston Frontenacs play the final home game of the regular season Friday night.

    See the Frontenacs host the Barrie Colts at 7 p.m. at the Leon's Centre.

    For tickets, visit https://kingstonfrontenacs.com/

    Maple Madness

    It's the final weekend for Maple Madness at the Little Cataraqui Creek Conservation Authority in Kingston.

    Click here for more information. 

    Waawaateg

    See Waawaateg: Northern Lights and Indigenous Storytelling in Confederation Park until March 31.

    Waawaateg features an interactive light installation representing the Northern Lights along with five unique art installations created by Indigenous artists and storytellers.

    For more information, click here. 

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