Browse the winter recreation and arts eGuides

Ottawa – Stay active this winter and register for one or more City of Ottawa COVID-modified winter recreation and arts activities, starting on Monday, December 7 at 9 pm. In advance, browse our winter eGuides, which go online Monday, November 30, and discover our selection of recreation and arts activities. Winter programming will include: Cross-country…

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The City is gradually restarting recreation services under Ontario’s orange-restrict status

Ottawa – After reviewing the Ontario government’s new orange-restrict regulations and ensuring all safety protocols are in place, the City is gradually restarting its recreation activities and services at its hub locations. The Province of Ontario moved Ottawa from modified stage two restrictions to the new orange-restrict status on Saturday, November 7.  The start dates for the…

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Winter Activities from the City

The City is excited to announce that COVID-modified learn to swim programs are back and being offered at select locations this winter. Lifesaving certification and pre-competitive power swim programs are also being offered. Whether you are looking to get into the water with a pre-schooler or your youth wants to continue their levels, there is…

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Dogs in Parks

The “Dogs-in-Parks Designation Policy” has been developed in consideration of all people who use City parkland. The policy establishes fair and consistent criteria which, when applied city-wide, ensures access to parkland by dogs with their owners as well as freedom from dogs where parks, parts of parks, or park activities are not compatible with the…

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Britannia Beach Closure – Update and FAQs

Get updates on the Britannia Beach Dredging project City webpage. Update October 27, 2020 The Britannia Beach Dredging Project schedule had a substantial completion date of October 15th, 2020.  The contractor has met this date.  An inspection of the completed works by City staff and project consultants is took place on October 22nd.   The City…

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Clarification on provincial restrictions on recreation activities

Ottawa – The City has received additional details on the Provincial modified stage-two restrictions and is providing a further update on impacts to its recreation activities and rentals – especially around the gathering limitations of 10 people indoors and 25 outdoors. Furthermore, masks must be worn in all facilities. As outlined on Friday, the new restrictions…

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POSTPONED: City’s fall recreation and arts

Ottawa – Due to the evolving situation with the COVID-19 pandemic, the City is postponing its fall recreation and arts programming registration, which was originally scheduled to open on Monday, October 5 at 9 pm. Stay tuned for further updates and any program changes.

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City cultural facilities reopening this week

Ottawa – The City is gradually reopening its cultural facilities this week, with the initial offering of room rentals at the following locations: Arts Court Nepean Creative Arts Centre Nepean Visual Arts Centre Meridian Theatres@Centrepointe Shenkman Arts Centre City Museums and Historic sites opened in August and most City-run galleries will open through the month…

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