OTTAWA WEEKEND | March 13–15, 2026
March is gradually beginning to bring a sense of spring to Ottawa. 🌤️ After an active start to the year, I still have many meetings, showings, and conversations about the real estate market. Work is very busy, and many clients are once again starting to consider buying and selling homes. 🏡
And now another weekend is ahead — a great opportunity to switch gears, spend time with family, meet friends, or plan a little date. Here are a few ideas for what to do in Ottawa these days.
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☁ Weather
• Friday (March 13): +2°C, cloudy, possible light rain 🌦️
• Saturday (March 14): +4°C, partly cloudy 🌤️
• Sunday (March 15): +3°C, cool but pleasant for a walk 🌬️
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👨👩👧 Where to Go with Family
🦖 Canadian Museum of Nature
🗓 March 13–15
📍 240 McLeod St, Ottawa
🎟 A great family option: dinosaurs, interactive exhibits
🔗 https://nature.ca
🧸 Canadian Museum of History & Children’s Museum (Gatineau)
🗓 All weekend
📍 100 Laurier St, Gatineau
🎟 A very popular place for families with children
🔗 https://www.historymuseum.ca
🎨 National Gallery of Canada — Family Programs
🗓 March 13–15
📍 380 Sussex Dr, Ottawa
🎟 Children’s activities and creative workshops are often offered
🔗 https://www.gallery.ca
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🎭 Cultural Ideas and Options for Couples
🎶 National Arts Centre — concerts and performances
🗓 March 13–15
📍 1 Elgin St, Ottawa
🎟 Chamber music and theatre productions
🔗 https://nac-cna.ca/en/calendar
🎬 ByTowne Cinema — independent films
🗓 All weekend
📍 325 Rideau St, Ottawa
🎟 A very atmospheric cinema for a cozy evening
🔗 https://www.bytowne.ca
🍷 Wine & Jazz Nights — Downtown Ottawa
🗓 Friday and Saturday evening
📍 Downtown Ottawa
🎟 Live music and a calm atmosphere
🔗 https://ottawatourism.ca
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💃 Active Weekend Ideas
🌲 Gatineau Park — spring walks and hiking
🗓 March 13–15
📍 Gatineau Park
🎟 Free
🔗 https://ncc-ccn.gc.ca/places/gatineau-park
🚶♀️ Walk around Parliament Hill and Sparks Street
🗓 All weekend
📍 Downtown Ottawa
🎟 Free, with great views and photo spots
🛍 ByWard Market — spring cafés and strolling
🗓 All weekend
📍 ByWard Market
🎟 Lots of restaurants and cafés
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💕 3 Ideas for a Romantic Date
1️⃣ 🍷 Dinner at a restaurant in ByWard Market + an evening walk downtown
2️⃣ 🎶 A concert at the National Arts Centre
3️⃣ 🌿 A relaxing evening at Nordik Spa or Kōena Spa
Nordik Spa
🔗 https://chelsea.lenordik.com
Kōena Spa
🔗 https://koenaspa.com
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🎉 Events in Gatineau
🌲 Gatineau Park — lookouts and walks
🗓 All weekend
🔗 https://ncc-ccn.gc.ca/places/gatineau-park
🧸 Canadian Museum of History
🗓 March 13–15
🔗 https://www.historymuseum.ca
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💛 My PROMOTION for the Community
✨ And a small note for our community:
if you are planning to sell your home, I have a special community program — you pay only 3% total commission.
🏡 And if you are looking to buy a home, I also have very attractive bonuses for you.
📞 Just send me a private message or call 613-796-1449 — I will be happy to share the details.
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