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March Break in the Glebe

Every March · Published March 10, 2026

March Break in the Glebe: illustrated poster of kids' activities along Bank Street
A full week of family plans, none of them more than fifteen blocks apart.

Looking for the best March Break activities in Ottawa? Look no further than your own backyard. The Glebe serves up a full week of family fun, from live sports at Lansdowne to café crawls on Bank Street and everything in between.

Shop, browse and discover

Bank Street is your March Break playground. Spend a morning hopping between boutiques: cute apparel and toys at Shoe Plus Shoe, eclectic décor and gifting treasures at Hokum, artisan goods from Il Negozio Nicastro. Don't miss the specialty craft shops and galleries that invite you to slow down.Browse all the shops before you head out.

Eat well, eat local

Fuel the adventure: morning coffee and a pastry at Little Victories, a leisurely farm-to-table lunch at Wild Oat Bakery, a casual dinner that keeps the whole crew happy, and a warm cookie from Insomnia Cookies to close it out.

Live at Lansdowne Park

Junior hockey is affordable, energetic, and a fantastic family outing: catch the Ottawa 67's at TD Place. Musical families can look for the Rock Orchestra by Candlelight, and Lansdowne itself is worth exploring: the outdoor plaza, weekend markets, and a Cineplex for cinephiles of all ages.Check the events board for the week's fixtures.

Outdoor exploration

March in Ottawa means the first hints of spring. Walk the Rideau Canal and Patterson Creek with binoculars in hand, warm drink from Beandigen Cafe in the other. On the weekend, browse 613Flea at the Aberdeen Pavilion on Saturday andthe farmers' market on Sunday.

Arts, culture and creativity

The Glebe's arts scene is a hidden gem: de Montigny Contemporary, Jaya Krishnan Arts, and murals dotting the neighbourhood (the mural walk is stroller-friendly). For a rainy afternoon, the bookstores and craft shops are perfect for a quiet browse. Keep young hands busy at 4Cats Art Studio's drop-in programs, or register for March Break camp withGNAG; if camps are full, set up a craft at home with supplies from The Papery.

Plan your visit

The Glebe is easily reached via Bank Street from downtown, parking is available throughout the neighbourhood, and it's a short transit ride from the core. The best way to experience it? Slow down, wander, linger over coffee, and chat with the shopkeepers. Details on the plan-your-visit page.