Bundle up, Ottawa! It is a beautiful but bitterly cold Saturday. Here is what you need to know for today, January 24, 2026.
🌡️ Weather Alert
An extreme cold warning is currently in effect.
Conditions: Sunny but frigid.
Temperature: -26°C, with a wind chill making it feel like -34°C.
Precipitation: 0% chance during the day; a 10% chance of flurries tonight.
Safety Note: Frostbite can occur in minutes on exposed skin at these temperatures. If you’re heading out, dress in multiple layers and keep your extremities covered.
⛸️ Outdoor Winter Fun
Despite the chill, winter activities are in full swing:
Rideau Canal Skateway: The full 7.8 km stretch is currently open from Rideau to Dow’s Lake.
Puck-N-Putt: A unique seasonal outdoor mini-putt opens today on the ice beside the Canal Ritz.
Refrigerated Rinks: The Rink of Dreams (City Hall) and Lansdowne Park skating court are open for those who prefer maintained surfaces.
🗓️ Top Events Today
If you’d rather stay indoors, there’s plenty happening around the city:
| Event | Location | Time |
| 613flea | Aberdeen Pavilion (Lansdowne) | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Ottawa 67's vs. Oshawa Generals | TD Place Arena | 3:00 PM |
| Ottawa Senators vs. Hurricanes | Canadian Tire Centre | 7:00 PM (Star Wars Night!) |
| Winter Market | Robert Plante Greenhouses | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Capital Wedding Show | Ottawa Conference Centre | All Day |
| Capital Laughs Live Comedy | NUVO Lounge 295 | 8:00 PM |
At the National Arts Centre (NAC):
Copperbelt (English Theatre): 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM
Rinse (Indigenous Theatre): 8:00 PM
Dystoh (Souljazz Orchestra members): 8:00 PM at the Fourth Stage
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