A family-friendly winter event is coming to Library and Archives Canada on February 16, 2026, celebrating the Olympic Winter Games through history, live coverage, interactive activities, and creative workshops. Visitors can explore archival collections, enjoy hands-on arts and crafts, and participate in the Art from the Archives: Olympic Posters workshop, all in one free, engaging day in downtown Ottawa.

Finding hockey opportunities for girls and women over 18  can be surprisingly difficult. Many programs shift straight into competitive travel levels, leaving very few true house-style options  for players who simply want to keep playing in a fun, supportive, and community-focused environment. That’s why the OGHA U22 / Senior Women’s House League  is such an important and unique program in Ottawa. Designed for players from across the city, this league offers a welcoming space

OWBH welcomes brand-new players, adults returning to hockey after long breaks, and players developing toward lower-intermediate play. With structured practices, power skating, 3-on-3 development, 5-on-5 refereed games, and women’s-only sessions — all in a non-contact, zero-tolerance environment — OWBH provides a safe, supportive place to learn, improve, and enjoy hockey at your own pace.

Across Canada, more adults are trying hockey for the first time — or returning after decades away. Men. Women. Parents. Professionals. People who love the idea of the game but didn’t grow up in the system. And yet, one of the most common things I hear — and something I experienced personally — is this: Finding the right  place to learn hockey as an adult can be harder than learning the game itself. Hockey Is One of the Hardest Sports to Learn as an Adult There’s no sugar-coat

Discover the Ottawa Hockey league gaining buzz, perfect for adult beginners and women. Ottawa Hockey Hub redefines fun, inclusive play. Join now!

A behind-the-lens look at Ottawa’s hockey community — from Saturday night action to 3-vs-3 league highlights and after-game moments, all captured through Dillan’s photography.

Ottawa West Beginners Hockey is hosting two special Adult beginner and women-friendly clinics this December, offering new and returning players a chance to build skills, gain confidence, and enjoy the game in a supportive environment.