calendar of events
cALENdAR Of EvENTS
Events highlighted in yellow are special 2017 events
february 9-12 , 2017 Td Ottawa Winter Jazz festival
La Nouvelle Scène This event is full of jazz artists of international acclaim as well a showcase of the best local talent on offer .
613-241-2633 www . ottawajazzfestival . com / winter
fEbRUARY 17-18 , 2017 Ottawa ice dragon boat festival
Dows Lake The first-ever ice dragon boat race in North America ; teams use ice-sticks to propel dragon boats outfitted with skates across the frozen Rideau Canal !
613-238-7711 www . icedragonboat . ca
fEbRUARY 17-19 , 2017 Winter brewfest
Horticulture Building at Lansdowne Gatineau ’ s Festibière expands into Ontario . Sample a tasty range of handcrafted beers from microbreweries along with beer-inspired local cuisine .
819-328-7139 www . brewfest . ca
photo : ncc / ccn
Winterlude See February listings for details .
JANUARY
JANUARY 28-MARch 12 , 2017 ( Saturdays and Sundays , weather permitting ) Outdoor Skating
Rideau Hall Bring your skates and glide on this historic rink established in 1872 . ( Hockey is not permitted .)
613-991-4422 / 866-842-4422 www . gg . ca / visitus
JANUARY 16-22 , 2017 canadian Tire National Skating championships
TD Place Arena Skaters compete in the men ’ s , women ’ s , pairs , and ice dance disciplines in three levels : senior , junior , and novice .
www . skatecanada . ca
JANUARY 20-22 , 2017 Winter Night Market 2017 - Lunar New Year Edition
Hilton Lac-Leamy Food , performances and more , highlighting Chinese traditions !
www . ottawaasianfest . com
fEbRUARY
EARLY fEbRUARY TO Mid-dEcEMbER ( check schedule ) international Pavillion
50 Sussex Drive and 7 Clarence Street 13 diplomatic missions will exhibit and promote their countries ’ relationship with Canada .
www . ncc-ccn . gc . ca
Maple Syrup fun at fulton ’ s See February listings for details .
fEbRUARY 3-4 , 2017 Gatineau Winter beerfest
Canadian Museum of History Discover artisan and local brewers inside the museum and outdoors , among friends and family .
819-328-7139 www . festibieredegatineau . com
fEbRUARY 3-5 , 2017 davis cup by bNP Paribas
Arena at TD Place The men ’ s tennis team championship comes to Ottawa with the World Group first-round tie between Canada and Great Britain .
613-232-6767 / 877-489-2849 www . tdplace . ca
fEbRUARY 3-20 , 2017 Winterlude
Various locations A unique winter festival featuring snow and ice sculpture competitions , snow playgrounds , and skating and sporting events which transform Ottawa into a winter wonderland . 819-997-0055 / 866-811-0055 www . winterlude . gc . ca fEbRUARY 3 , 2017-fEbRUARY 19 , 2018 bytown Museum : A century of community
Bytown Museum To mark the Museum ’ s 100th anniversary and Canada ’ s 150th anniversary , this special exhibit features eclectic works and images from the Museum ’ s primary collections , as well as a selection of exceptional artefacts that helped shape the history of Ottawa and Canada .
613-234-4570 www . bytownmuseum . com fEbRUARY 18-APRiL 23 , 2017 Maple syrup fun
Fulton ’ s Pancake House and Sugar Bush Sleigh rides , maple taffy on snow , interpretive walking trails and hearty maple meals .
613-256-3867 www . fultons . ca
MARch
MARch 3-4 , 2017 Red bull crashed ice World championship
Rideau Canal Locks , Major ’ s Hill Park This free event features athletes on ice skates hurtling down a massive ice track filled with high vertical drops and hairpin turns , all set above the Rideau Canal locks !
www . ottawa2017 . ca
Red Bull Crashed Ice World Championship
See March listings for details .
6 Destination Planner ’ s Guide 2017 www . ottawatourism . ca