1. Attend the Outdoor & Adventure Travel Show
Outdoor & Adventure Travel is exploding in popularity. If you are looking to be inspired to take your outdoor experiences to new heights, this show will do just that. Check out new and exciting gear, interesting travel destinations, and memorable show attractions. At the EY Centre on March 15 and 16, 2014.
http://www.adventureottawa.com/
2. Check out the Outaouais Film Festival
For eight consecutive days, this festival will offer more than a hundred feature-length, short fiction and animation films and documentaries from twenty countries around the world. Come discover the new faces of filmmaking with family and friends. March 14 to 21, 2014.
http://www.offestival.com/texte.php?id=22&lang=en
3. Go see the Ikebana Exhibition at the Canadian Museum of Nature
The ancient art of Japanese floral design comes alive in this annual display of 50 unique and beautiful arrangements. Organized by the Ottawa chapter of Ikebana International, this exhibition is now in its 30th year at the Canadian Museum of Nature. Begins on March 20, 2014.
http://www.nature.ca/en/plan-your-visit/what-see-do/whats/ikebana
4. Attend the Ottawa Home & Garden Show
Mark your calendar for Ottawa’s largest home and garden show! You’ll get to see the very best products, services and experts in their field. Shop, save and discover what’s new all under one roof ! At the EY Centre. Begins on March 20, 2014.
http://www.ottawahomeshow.com/OHGS/EventsHome.aspx
5. Head to Stella Luna for Gelato and Jazz
The Ottawa Folklore Centre Jazz Band will showcase three bands and also feature students from the Ottawa Folklore Centre School Of Music. Come and enjoy the best gelato in the city while listening to this free concert. March 16, 2014 from 6pm to 10pm.
6. See Sneezy Waters and His Very Fine Band
Sneezy Waters is a legend. He has been playing professionally for 50 years and has amassed a huge collection of songs which he interprets with passion and sensitivity. His tunes are drawn from Folk, Swing, Blues, Country and Reggae and Rock. At the NAC on March 14 and 15, 2014.
http://nac-cna.ca/en/community/event/7696
7. Get into the Irish spirit at the Grand Parade Party
Fun for the whole family! See Irish dancers, singers, storytellers, all while enjoying food and green beverages. Noon to 4pm on March 15, 2014 at Saint Brigid’s Centre for the Arts.
http://saintbrigidscentre.com/Events.htm
8. Attend the St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon with MC Carol Anne Meehan
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with CTV’s Carol Anne Meehan at the Home of the National Irish Canadian Cultural Centre. Enjoy cocktails, lunch, live music and dance. Advance tickets only. Noon to 3pm on March 17, 2014 at Saint Brigid’s Centre for the Arts.
http://saintbrigidscentre.com/Events.htm
9. Enjoy the springs at Spa Nordik
It’s only 10 minutes from downtown Ottawa but the Nordik Spa-Nature will make you feel like you are worlds away. Unwind, reenergize and take advantage of 7 outdoor baths, 7 saunas, an infinity pool, restaurant and lounge. Treat yourself to a massage, a body treatment or float in the salt-water pool.
http://www.lenordik.com/en/welcome/
10. BYOB to Burnt Butter
This vibrant Hintonburg restaurant now offers BYOB with a $12 corkage fee on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Bring in your favourite bottle of wine to compliment the delicious food inspired by the flavours and traditions of Italy.
If you have other suggestions for fun things to do in Ottawa this week, post them in the comments below. See you around town Ottawa!
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