Ottawa Weekend
Cozy, stay-at-home January is here, full of hope! The first work week is over!
I don’t know about you, but I can really feel that energy and momentum!
Wishing everyone a wonderful weekend!
For me, the brightest event of the weekend is the “Quiz Sila Mysli,” Ottawa game.
January 11, Sunday, Villa Marconi, 6:00 pm.
Ottawa WEEKEND | January 9–11, 2026
Weather
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Friday (Jan 9): –8 °C, cold, light snow possible
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Saturday (Jan 10): –10 °C, clear, a true Canadian January
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Sunday (Jan 11): –7 °C, cloudy, comfortable for a walk
Family-friendly ideas
Rideau Canal Skateway (if open)
Jan 9–11
Rideau Canal
Free, Ottawa’s iconic winter symbol
Parking along the canal / downtown
https://ncc-ccn.gc.ca/places/rideau-canal-skateway
Canadian Museum of Nature — Winter Programs
All weekend
240 McLeod St, Ottawa
Family exhibits, interactive kids’ zones
https://nature.ca
Canadian Museum of History & Children’s Museum (Gatineau)
Jan 9–11
100 Laurier St, Gatineau
A great option for a winter day with kids
https://www.historymuseum.ca
Culture and for couples
Winter Concerts & Performances — NAC
Jan 9–11
National Arts Centre
Classical music, chamber concerts, jazz
https://nac-cna.ca/en/calendar
ByTowne Cinema — Winter Film Screenings
All weekend
325 Rideau St, Ottawa
Arthouse films, cozy atmosphere
https://www.bytowne.ca
Wine & Jazz Night — Downtown Ottawa
Friday / Saturday evening
Jazz clubs and wine bars
A calm winter-night idea
https://ottawatourism.ca
Active weekend
Gatineau Park — Snowshoeing & Winter Hiking
Jan 9–11
Gatineau Park
Free / rentals optional
https://ncc-ccn.gc.ca/places/gatineau-park
Rink of Dreams — City Hall
All weekend
110 Laurier Ave W
Free, music and lights
https://ottawatourism.ca/en/event-calendar/rink-dreams
Winter Walks — Parliament Hill & Sparks Street
All weekend
Downtown Ottawa
Free, especially beautiful at night
https://ottawatourism.ca
3 romantic date ideas
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Skating on the Rideau Canal or at the Rink of Dreams + hot chocolate
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A chamber concert at the NAC + dinner on Elgin Street
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A winter walk around Parliament Hill with evening lights
Events in Gatineau
Winter Exhibitions — Canadian Museum of History
Jan 9–11
Gatineau
Exhibitions and family activities
https://www.historymuseum.ca
Parc de la Gatineau — Winter Lookouts
All weekend
Gatineau
Scenic lookouts, winter photos
https://ncc-ccn.gc.ca/places/gatineau-park
My PROMOTION for the community
And a quick note for our community:
If you’re planning to sell your home, I have a special community program — you pay only 3% total commission.
And if you’re looking to buy a home, I also have very attractive bonuses for you.
Just message me privately or call 613-796-1449 — I’ll be happy to share the details.
Alvina Usher, Realtor® , compliments from
Alvina Usher, Ottawa Real Estate Expert