Top Weekend Things To Do In Canada: Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Vancouver (Jan 23-25, 2026)
Latest news on WhatsApp أجدد الأخبار على واتسابWeekend plans across Canada’s major cities mix live sports, winter festivals, and indoor family-friendly options that work well in cold weather. In Ontario in particular, winter conditions can shift quickly, so it is worth checking updated forecasts and road conditions before heading out.
Toronto
Toronto Maple Leafs vs Vegas Golden Knights (NHL)
Friday, Jan 23 at 7:00 PM at Scotiabank Arena.
Toronto Maple Leafs vs Colorado Avalanche (NHL)
Sunday, Jan 25 at 1:30 PM at Scotiabank Arena.
DesignTO Festival: Toronto’s design week kicks off
The DesignTO Festival runs from Jan 23 to Feb 1, featuring a wide slate of exhibitions, installations and talks, with many free events (some may require RSVP).
Skating at Nathan Phillips Square
A classic downtown winter activity with on-site rentals (subject to availability).
Indoor option for families: Royal Ontario Museum (ROM)
A practical escape from the cold with exhibitions suited to families and museum lovers.
Ottawa
Ottawa Senators vs Carolina Hurricanes (NHL)
Saturday, Jan 24 at 7:00 PM at Canadian Tire Centre.
Ottawa Senators vs Vegas Golden Knights (NHL)
Sunday, Jan 25 at 7:00 PM at Canadian Tire Centre.
Rideau Canal Skateway: check conditions before you go
Opening status and sections can change with weather, so confirm day-of.
ONIRO at Parc Omega
A winter night experience outside the city. Check entry times and ticketing before driving out.
Montreal
WWE SmackDown at Bell Centre
Friday, Jan 23 at Bell Centre.
WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event at Bell Centre
Saturday, Jan 24 at Bell Centre.
Igloofest Montreal
The winter music festival continues at the Old Port, with peak weekend nights for fans of
electronic music and winter party vibes.
LUMINO in Quartier des Spectacles
Free outdoor light installations and projections, ideal for an evening walk.
Glissades Gamelin
Free winter slides at Place Emilie-Gamelin, family-friendly and seasonal hours.
Vancouver
Vancouver Canucks vs New Jersey Devils (NHL)
Friday, Jan 23 at 7:00 PM at Rogers Arena.
The Offspring at Rogers Arena
Saturday, Jan 24 at 7:30 PM.
Vancouver Canucks vs Pittsburgh Penguins (NHL)
Sunday, Jan 25 at 3:00 PM at Rogers Arena.
PuSh International Performing Arts Festival
Runs Jan 22 to Feb 8 across multiple venues, featuring contemporary performance and theatre.
Dine Out Vancouver Festival
Runs Jan 21 to Feb 8 with fixed-price menus and special culinary events, a solid cold-weather plan
