✨ Partner Spotlight: Alight at Night
Alight at Night (Upper Canada Village): Did you know the Canada Strong Pass works here too?
The Deal: Youth (17 and under) get FREE admission and Young Adults (18-24) get 50% off with the pass.
What to expect: Over one million lights adorn the heritage buildings, fences, and trees of this 1860s village. It is a magical walking experience.
Important: You must book your tickets online in advance, even for the free youth tickets.
Weather Update: A milder day! The forecast calls for a high of -4°C and cloudy skies. It’s significantly warmer than Saturday, making it a great day for extended outdoor walks.
📚 Ottawa Public Library (Special Events)
Sunday Family Storytime (Series) 10:30am 📍OPL Beaverbrook
🎄 Ottawa Christmas Market (Open Today!)
Lansdowne Park (Aberdeen Square): Open 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Admission: Free.
Why go today? It is one of the final days to soak up the European-style market atmosphere before the New Year break.
Skating: The Lansdowne Skating Court is open and free (bring your own skates).
🏛️ Museums (Free for Youth via Canada Strong Pass)
The Canada Strong Pass is active!
Admission: Free for ages 17 & under; 50% off for ages 18–24.
Where to go:
Canadian Museum of Nature: Open 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM.
Canadian Museum of History: Open 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Canada Science and Technology Museum: Open 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
✨ Evening Light Walks
Winter Lights Across Canada: A self-guided walk from Confederation Park to Parliament Hill.
Taffy Lane (Orléans): The famous street of lights is fully lit.
Brockville River of Lights (1 hr drive): The light & sound show continues tonight from 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM on Blockhouse Island.
💡 Tips for Parents
Library Strategy: The CandyLand event at Centrepointe is very popular. Arrive closer to 11:00 AM to start the game before the afternoon rush.
Skating Conditions: With the warmer temperature (-4°C), the ice at Rink of Dreams and Lansdowne (refrigerated) will be softer but still good. Natural ice rinks may be slushy—stick to the refrigerated options today.
Parking: If heading to the Main Library or Nature Museum, street parking is free on Sundays (check signs to confirm time limits).
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