Ottawa and Beyond: Exciting March Break Ideas
As March begins to creep in, so do the week-long Spring breaks that are just perfect for taking the kids out to try new things.
If you’re from the areas of Ottawa, Eastern Ontario, West Quebec, and or upstate New York, pay close attention to find out how your kids can spend their breaks meaningfully. They won’t just be entertained, but they’ll also be learning a lot along the way!
For Theatre Kids
Disney on Ice
When: March 9 – 12, 2023
Where: Canadian Tire Centre, 1000 Palladium Dr, Ottawa, ON K2V 1A5, Canada
Time: 7:00 PM, 10:30 AM, 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM
If you’ve got little ones who’re Disney fans or, in particular, Queen Elsa from Frozen, you can’t miss out on the upcoming Disney on Ice performances! Even if they aren’t that small anymore, everyone is still welcome to attend this event.
And that means you’re also definitely very much welcome to watch, regardless if you have children of your own. Feel the magic come to life at the Canadian Tire Centre from March 9 – 12, and buy your tickets here.
Blippi: The Wonderful World Tour
When: March 12, 2023
Where: National Arts Centre, 1 Elgin St, Ottawa, ON K1P 5W1, Canada
Time: 1:00 PM & 5:00 PM
Head on over to the National Arts Centre with your little ones on March 12 for the live-action Blippi: The Wonderful World Tour. Let your tiny tots dance, sing, and learn with Blippi while learning what makes every city unique and special in its own ways.
Register here to secure your kids a slot in this fun yet informative musical party!
March Break Theatre Camp
When: March 13 – 17, 2023
Where: Ottawa School of Theatre, 245 Centrum Blvd, Orléans, ON K1E 0A1, Canada
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
While some kids prefer to stand on the sidelines, there are those who like to be part of the action, which is why the Ottawa School of Theatre is offering that chance. From March 13 – 17, campers will learn and get to stage a show by the end of the week.
There will be two theatre camps divided by age, so you can enroll your 6 to 8-year-old at the Junior March Break Theatre Camp 2023. And your 9 to 12-year-old in the March Break Theatre Camp 2023.
For Outdoor Fans
Kids Snow School Programs
When: March 13 – 17, 2023
Where: 30 Barrett Chute Rd, Calabogie, ON K0J 1H0, Canada
Time: 10:30 AM – 12:00 NN, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Before all the snow finally melts off to make way for spring, kids can enjoy their last snow days at Calabogie Peaks Resort thanks to its March Break programs. Children from 4 to 15 years old can enroll and enjoy the cool slopes from March 13 – 17.
You can register your child here.
March Break Skiing Programs
When: March 13 – 16, 2023
Where: 577 Ski Hill Rd, Pakenham, ON K0A 2X0, Canada
Time: 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM, 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM
It’s not fair that only kids get to enjoy the last snow, but Mount Pakenham Resort has an easy solution with its all-ages March Break Ski Programs. Enroll along with your kids during the break and have fun while getting some good exercise along the way!
For Artsy Kids
March Break Classes
When: March 13 – 17, 2023
Where: 35 George St, Ottawa, ON K1N 1K2, Canada
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
If you have a little artist at home, you should consider enrolling them in the Ottawa School of Art’s March Break Classes. There are various classes divided by age group, from 4 – 17 years old, held at its Orleans and downtown campuses.
Classes also use a wide range of art mediums, from sewing and textiles to jewelry and other mixed media. You can check out the available classes and enroll your children here.
Family Art Adventures
When: Weekends & Holidays
Where: 380 Sussex Dr, Ottawa, ON K1N 9N4, Canada
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
The National Art Gallery of Canada brings Family Art Adventures this March break, where families can look, talk, and move their way through its collection. You can play Art Bingo or use a Texture Guide to help jazz up your art even more!
Children aged four and above are encouraged to attend with adult supervision from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. It’ll be held on weekends and holidays at the Fred & Elizabeth Fountain Garden Court.
Admission is included in the regular gallery admission, but it’s free for members and children under 11 years old. You can check here for the exact dates and for more information.
For Animal Lovers
Special Spring Break Activities
When: Up to March 19, 2023
Where: 40 McLeod St, Ottawa, ON K2P 2R1, Canada
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Up to March 19, the Canadian Museum of Nature offers several fun daily activities and demonstrations for kids. There are family movie presentations, children’s arts & crafts, exhibits, skating, and so much more!
Admission is already included in the regular admission into the museum, so all that’s left to do is for you and your children to enjoy all the museum has to offer. For more information, you can visit its website here.
Espace Pour la Vie
When: March 14 – April 20
Where: 4101 Sherbrooke St E, Montreal, Quebec H1X 2B2,
Time: 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM
Espace pour la vie offers several awesome spring break activities for you and your family. It has an Insectarium, Biodome, the Rio Tinto Alcan Planetarium, and the Montreal Botanical Garden.
Kids can see butterflies, explore different planets, discover secrets inside a top-secret laboratory, watch a theatrical presentation, and do many more exciting activities! For more information and to buy tickets, you can check here.
For History Fans
March Break at the Museum
When: March 11 – 12, 2023
Where: 100 Laurier St, Gatineau, Quebec K1A 0M8, Canada
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
During this March Break, the Canadian Museum of History offers the chance to join an augmented reality palaeontologic dig, attend a musical performance, etc. You can even visit the exhibition ‘From Pepinot to PAW Patrol® – Television of Our Childhoods.’
Each event and exhibition has its own schedule and dates, so you can check out the exact details of all the activities in the museum here.
For Science Fans
Canada Aviation and Space Museum
When: Up to March 19, 2023
Where: 11 Aviation Pkwy, Ottawa, ON K1K 2X5, Canada
Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
If your little learners are interested in science, then there’s no better place for them to spend their March Break than at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum!
It has the Space to Inspire Tour, where kids get to learn how space exploration affects our lives on Earth. The museum has a few more exciting yet informative activities in store up to March 19.
Make some unforgettable spring break memories by planning your visit asap! And for more details, you can visit this link here.
Canada Science and Technology Museum
When: Up to March 19, 2023
Where: Scientique, 1867 St. Laurent Blvd, Ottawa, ON K1G 5A3, Canada
Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Just in case you might’ve already visited the Canada Aviation and Space Museum, the Canada Science and Technology Museum has more spring break activities in store. Your little learners can double the fun they already had if they also take the time to visit.
The museum’s Cardboard Extravaganza will bring out your kid’s imagination as it unplugs them from the digital world and helps them make their creativity shine. Here, participants will build giant constructions out of cardboard blocks.
Canada Science and Technology Museum has a few more activities that are just as fun and that’ll really get you to use your brain! For a detailed look at the list of activities and their exact schedules, you can look here.
For Parade Enjoyers
When: March 11, 18 & 19, 2023
Where: Ottawa, Syracuse, Hudson, Montreal
Time: 12:00 NN
Since St. Patrick’s Day happens during March Break this year, you and your family just have to attend the parades! There are marching bands, amazing & creative parade floats, and other performers to light up the streets.
You can check out the parade in Ottawa and Syracuse on March 11, March 18 in Hudson, and March 19 in Montreal. Regardless of which parade you’ll be attending, we can’t recommend seeing them in person enough!
For Deal-Seekers
When: N/A
Where: 525 Legget Drive, Ottawa, ON K2K 2W2
Time: 24/7
Located along 525 Legget Dr, Kanata, the Brookstreet Hotel has a family bundle that’s perfect for a staycation during spring break. The package includes movie rentals, goodie bags for the kids, a treat from a cafe for each kid, and several more!
You can take a look at Brookstreet Hotel’s family packages for the ultimate March Break staycation here.