Ottawa 
As March Break approaches, Ottawa gears up to welcome families with an array of enriching and fun-filled activities and events from March 14 to 22.
Credit: Vanier Sugar Shack
Whether it’s exploring interactive exhibits, enjoying nature’s splendour through the sweet water season, participating in creative workshops, or attending lively cultural festivities, there’s something to captivate the hearts and minds of both young and old.
For GTA and Hamilton activities, see March Break in GTA.
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Sugarbush at the Log Farm
Visit the historical farm site to see how the Bradley family lived in the 1860s. The farmhouse is set up to depict what family life would have been like during this period. This once-a-year Canadian tradition doesn’t last long as winter gently eases into spring. Take a wagon ride out to the sugarbush. See how maple syrup is made. Then take a walk through the trails of the sugar maples. Details
March 14, 15, 19 to 22, 2026
The Log Farm, 670 Cedarview Road, Nepean
$12.99
Olde Maple Lane Sugarbush
Visit the sugar shack, and watch the sap to syrup process unfold while enjoying taffy on the snow. Come take a walk, or snowshoe through over 2km worth of trails that will lead you through our beautiful property. Our sugar shack is an age-old log cabin, with a wood-burning evaporator, go inside and learn how maple sap becomes syrup. The sugar shack has been used to make maple syrup for over 200 years. Details
March 14, 15, 17 to 22, 2026
Stanley’s Olde Maple Lane Farm, 2452 York’s Corners Road, Edwards
$5 to $12
Maple Fest
March 14-22, 2026
Proulx Maple & Berry Farm, 1865 O’Toole Rd, Ottawa
$9.99 – $15.74
Vanier Sugar Shack
Located in a 17.5-acre sugar bush in the heart of the nation’s capital, the Vanier Museopark keeps the tradition of maple syrup production alive, traditions established in Vanier by the White Fathers circa 1940. Details
Wednesday to Sunday
Vanier Museopark, 300 des Pères-Blancs Ave., Vanier
Free admission
Museum Pass Ottawa
The Ottawa Museums Pass allows you to maximize your time in the city, while minimizing your budget. Experience 9 museums and galleries for one low price. Choose from a one-day or a three-day pass and save on admission! Details
March Break at the Bank of Canada Museum
Pop in with the kids for some fun crafts and FREE family activities. It’s all about currency, counterfeiting and telling the difference. Details
March 16 to 20, 2026
Bank of Canada Museum, 30 Bank Street, Ottawa
Free
March Break at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum
This March Break, celebrate Canada’s journey around the Moon!
Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen will soon become the first Canadian to fly around the Moon as part of the Artemis II mission. Come celebrate with us as we mark this historic journey! Explore hands-on Moon displays, take part in live demonstrations on gravity and craters, join a mission-inspired scavenger hunt, and more!
March 14 to 22, 2026
Canada Aviation and Space Museum, Ottawa
Free with museum admission
Canada Agriculture and Food Museum March Break
Celebrate March Break at the museum! As the air warms and newborn lambs and kids start to arrive, the site comes alive with hands-on, family-friendly activities that welcome the early signs of spring. Explore the fascinating world of birds through interactive games, activities, and a creative bird craft. Discover the wonders of maple syrup and enjoy sampling delicious maple-inspired recipes. There’s something for everyone in the family to enjoy. Details
March 14 to 22, 2026
Canada Agriculture and Food Museum, 861 Prince of Wales Drive in Ottawa
Regular Admission
March Break at the Canada Science and Technology Museum
Join us this March Break for an exciting combination of science and play! Explore a variety of fun activities and experiments that will spark your curiosity. Get creative at our giant cardboard play area, join us at the main stage for thrilling demonstrations, and meet special guests who will showcase fascinating projects and scientific research! Details
March 14 to 22, 2026
Canada Science and Technology Museum, 2421 Lancaster Road, Ottawa
Regular Admission
Canadian Museum of Nature
Enjoy March Break with a range of exhibits and activities at the Canadian Museum of Nature. Walk among live butterflies, explore Inuit knowledge in the Qikiqtait exhibition, and watch immersive films about Antarctica and scientific research. Discover how life moved onto land in the Devonian era and take part in a hands-on activity creating your own prehistoric creature.
March 14 to 22, 2026
Canadian Museum of Nature, 240 McLeod Street, Ottawa
Regular Admission
March Break at the War Museum
March 19, 2026 | 11 am to 3 pm
Canadian War Museum, 1 Vimy Place, Ottawa
Regular Admission
Klassic Kidz: Frozen with Princess Meet & Greet
As March Break winds down, keep the fun going with a Frozen screening fit for a princess. Beginning one hour before the film, join Elsa, (Fairytale Princess Parties) for photos and meet and greet.
Then settle in for Frozen. When Queen Elsa accidentally plunges Arendelle into perpetual winter, it’s up to her sister Anna to save her and their kingdom. Full of family fun and songs you simply can’t let go of, get ready to sing and dance along the whole way through.
Saturday, March 21 | 10 AM
Bytowne Cinema , 325 Rideau Street, Ottawa
$13.51 – $19.02
March Break in the MakerStudio
Drop in to the MakerStudio at Nepean Museum to discover hands-on activities and daily scavenger hunts inspired by local history – we’re switching up the theme each day, so the fun continues all through the week!
March 16 to 20 | 10 am to 3 pm
Nepean Museum, 16 Rowley Avenue, Nepean
Admission by cash donation
March Break at the Goulbourn Museum
March 16-20, 2026 | 10 AM – 4 PM
Goulbourn Museum, 2064 Huntley Road, Stittsville
$5
March Break at Osgoode Museum
Join us over the March Break and learn what it’s like to work in a museum! Each day will be a new museum or history themed activity where you’ll learn lots and have fun while doing it!
Monday, March 16th – Paper Bag Bookmaking
Tuesday, March 17th – Weave a Brigid’s Cross
Wednesday, March 18th – Scavenger Hunt
Thursday, March 19th – Paint Day
Friday, March 20th – Seed Starting Party
March 16 to 20, 2026 | 10 am to 4 pm
Osgoode Township Museum, 7814 Lawrence St, Vernon
$5 per participant.
March Break at the National Gallery of Canada
Visit the Gallery this March Break for creative and family-friendly activities. Try watercolours in the Studio and contribute to a shared mural, join a family tour of Winter Count: Embracing the Cold, and explore interactive winter-themed spaces. Families can also enjoy art games, hands-on activities, and guided sketching in the Garden Court.
March 16 to 20, 2026
National Gallery of Canada
380 Sussex Drive, Ottawa
Regular Admission
March Break at the Library
There is plenty to see and do at the library. Details
March 16 to 20, 2026 | Various Hours
Various Ottawa Public Library Branches
Enchanted Wonders – A Family Magic Show!
Step into a world of wonder where magic and mysteries come alive! Celebrate the beauty of the unknown with mind-blowing illusions, jaw-dropping stunts, and magical moments that will leave you believing in the impossible. Details
Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Harold Shenkman Hall, 245 Centrum Boulevard, Ottawa
$40.25 – $60.25
You and Me and the Great Big Sea
Celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day with Great Big Sea founding member Séan McCann as he returns to Meridian Theatres @ Centrepointe. Once again audiences are in for an outstanding performance as he sings the Great Big Songbook to celebrate the legend and the legacy of one of Canada’s favourite bands! Details
Tuesday March 17, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Meridian Theatres @ Centrepointe, 101 Centrepointe Dr, Ottawa
$20.00 – $60.25
Public Skating at Canadian Tire Centre
Book your one hour time slot in advance for a fun-filled skating session on NHL-calibre ice. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned skater, enjoy a safe, welcoming environment perfect for all ages. Make lasting memories, stay active, and experience the thrill of skating at one of Ottawa’s most iconic venues. Details
March 17 & 20, 2026
Canadian Tire Centre, 1000 Palladium Drive, Ottawa
$22.60
Enchanted Wonders – A Family Magic Show
Celebrate the beauty of the unknown with mind-blowing illusions, jaw-dropping stunts, and magical moments that will leave you believing in the impossible. Details
Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Meridian Theatres @ Centrepointe, 101 Centrepointe Dr, Ottawa
$50.25 – $ 65.25
Ukrainian Pysanka Workshops
Saturdays, March 14, and March 21 at 9 am, 12 noon or 3 pm
Ukrainian Banquet & Convention Hall, 1000 Byron Avenue, Ottawa
$45+fees, includes all materials
FMX World Tour
FMX World Tour is an extreme action sport competition where pro riders will participate in an intense competition, throwing out some of the most death-defying tricks ever seen in the freestyle moto-cross world.
Saturday, March 14, 2026 | 2:30 PM
The Arena at TD Place, 1015 Bank St., Ottawa
$40 & up
March Break at the Diefenbunker
This March Break, explore the Diefenbunker, a four-storey underground Cold War bunker. Discover historic spaces using a free audio guide available in ten languages or join a guided tour. Interactive exhibitions highlight key moments in Canada’s past, while an escape room invites participants to test their problem-solving skills against the clock.
March 11 to 22, 2026
Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum, 3929 Carp Road, Ottawa
Regular admission
Ottawa Aviation Adventures
Fun for all age groups, a great way to enjoy the views of Parliament and downtown Ottawa from above! Air time is 10-15 minutes.
Daily
Carp Airport, 1500 Thomas Argue Rd
Carp
$51 per person with 3 passengers
Pi Day
Participating Mathnasium locations across Canada will host Pi Day parties, inviting families to enjoy a FREE day of pizza and learning. At their local centre, guests can look forward to themed treats, exciting giveaways, and interactive learning stations designed to make math engaging and confidence-building. Activities and offerings may vary by location.
Saturday March 14, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Mathnasium Locations, Canada
Free
Oh Canada Eh? Dinner Show
This two-hour show features all-Canadian music: from maritime folk songs to modern pop. Come meet our singing Mountie, Hockey Player, Anne of Green Gables, Klondike Kitty and more. This high-energy production features over 70 songs from all-Canadian artists including music from Paul Anka, Celine Dion, Shania Twain, the Bare Naked Ladies, Avril Lavigne, Justin Bieber and many, MANY more. Details
March 14, 20, 2026
Oh Canada Eh? Dinner Theatre, 330 Kent Street, Ottawa
$59.95 & up
Cheer Ottawa’s Home Teams
- Ottawa Senators vs. Anaheim Ducks on Saturday, March 14, 2026 | 1:00 PM @ Canadian Tire Centre, 1000 Palladium Drive, Ottawa
- Ottawa Senators vs. San Jose Sharks on Sunday, March 15, 2026 | 5:00 PM @ Canadian Tire Centre
- Ottawa 67s vs. Oshawa Generals on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 | 3:00 PM @ The Arena at TD Place
- Ottawa Senators vs. Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday, March 21, 2026 | 7:00 PM @ Canadian Tire Centre
- Ottawa 67s vs. Kingston Frontenacs on Saturday, March 21, 2026 | 3:00 PM @ The Arena at TD Place
City of Ottawa Rec Program
The city of Ottawa is offering plenty of drop-in programs and camps during this March Break.
Ottawa March Break Pinball Extravaganza
Explore over 30 pinball machines and a great selection of Classic Arcade Video Games. Relive the glory days with Pacman, Donkey Kong, and Galaga, challenge your friends at Street Fighter, fight the Dark Side in our Atari Star Wars sit down cockpit cabinet, or go head to head on our 2-player Final Lap racing game! There’s something for everyone! Details
March 16 to 20, 2026
The Ottawa Pinball Arcade, 2559 Baseline Road, Ottawa
$20
Ottawa Nostalgia & Collectible Show
More than 50 top dealers exhibit on over 100 tables packed with interesting, hard to find memorabilia. Dealers include Ed Locke, former appraiser from the Antique Roadshow, Ken Aubrey filmed with his store on Canadian Pickers, and Doug Stroud filmed on Pawnathon Canada. Details
Sunday, March 15, 2026 | 9 AM to 3 PM
Nepean Sportsplex, 1701 Woodroffe Avenue, Ottawa
$8
ONIRO Night Walk
Discover an immersive journey combining spectacular projections, enchanting scenery, spellbinding music and human voices. A magical experience in the heart of nature! The Oniro trail is a night-time forest walk lasting around 60 minutes and comprising 17 tableaux.
March 13, 14, 20, 21, 2026
Parc Omega, 399 Route 323 North, Montebello
$22 to $29
Family Movies
- Watch movies at Cineplex theatres for $3.99 on select days – Details
Go Ice Skating
Located in neighborhoods throughout Ottawa are outdoor skating rinks. So get your skates and go skating!
- Rink of Dreams
- Lansdowne Park Skating Court
- Ben Franklin Place Skating Rink
- Jim Tubman Chevrolet Rink
- RiverOak Estate
- Countryside Adventures
Go on a Ride
Fat biking is a wonderful way to keep warm in winter. Head over to SJAM Winter Trail or the Britannia Winter trail. Gatineau Park also has over 30 kms of snow biking trails that can be accessed with a snow biking pass.
Winter Walking
Dress warm, grab a hot cup of coffee/cocoa, and head out to enjoy a walk. Make it a family fun hike by exploring parliament hill and easy hikes.
- Scenic Lookouts: 15 Scenic Lookouts In and Around Ottawa
- Waterfalls: 15+ Waterfalls to Visit in and Around Ottawa
See Birds at Mud Lake
Mud Lake, located within Lac Deschênes, is a major migratory corridor and is a popular site for bird watching.
See animals at Parc Omega
Breathe in the fresh air at the Parc Omega. Drive through the nature park and observe wild animals from the northern hemisphere, like wolves, elks, and deer – all from the comfort of your vehicle. The snowshoe trail at the park is now accessible at zone 11. Book an overnight stay at the cozy Wolf Cabin. Located one hour from Ottawa.
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Appreciate Public Art
There are many art installations, murals, and graffiti located throughout the city. House of PainT has created a map you can use to tour the murals and graffiti.
Experience Nature Walks
Experience and get to know nature! There are plenty of opportunities for you to explore and enjoy nature in the Ottawa area.
Visit Indoor Attractions in Ottawa
Be a tourist in Ottawa and visit Ottawa attractions:
Go on a winter day trip
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- 25 Outdoor Winter Activities in Renfrew County
- 22 Fun Outdoor Winter Activities in Kingston and Frontenac County
- 20 Things to Do Outdoors During Winter in Belleville and Hastings County
- 15 Things to Do During Winter in Algonquin Park
- 25 Ontario Provincial Parks to Visit During Winter