CTVNewsOttawa.ca look at things to do in Ottawa, eastern Ontario and western Quebec this weekend. The Ontario government says during the stay-at-home order, you should only go out for necessities, including outdoor exercise or walking pets in your community.
TULIPS The National Capital Commission encourages you to be safe while admiring the tulips
Be COVID-safe: Follow directives from local and provincial public health authorities. Avoid crowds: Find your way to less-visited destinations, and visit popular sites at off-peak times. Use our interactive map to help you find hidden gems tucked away from the crowds.
NCC WEEKEND BIKEDAYS The National Capital Commission is closing the parkways to vehicle traffic on Saturdays and Sundays until October 11.
The National Capital Commission is providing space for activities to promote physical and mental well-being this weekend. Here is a look at the road closures:
Queen Elizabeth Driveway (2.4 kilometres): 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Both lanes of the Queen Elizabeth Driveway, located on the west side of the Rideau Canal, from Fifth Avenue to Somerset Street.
Sir John A. Macdonald Parkway (9 kilometres): 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Both westbound lanes of the Sir John A. Macdonald Parkway, located on the south side of the Ottawa River just west of the downtown core, from Booth Street to Carling Avenue.
Sir George-Étienne Cartier Parkway (8 kilometres): 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Colonel By Drive to close to traffic all summer
The National Capital Commission will completely close a five-kilometre section of Colonel By Drive to vehicles this summer to give residents more room to move during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Posted: Apr 30, 2021 11:47 AM ET | Last Updated: April 30
Cyclists ride along Colonel By Drive on Sunday, May 3, 2020. A five-kilometre stretch of the roadway will be completely closed to vehicular traffic this summer, the NCC announced Friday.(Justin Tang/Canadian Press)
The National Capital Commission (NCC) will completely close a five-kilometre section of Colonel By Drive to vehicles this summer to give residents more room to move during the COVID-19 pandemic.
OTTAWA The National Capital Commission is opening up its parkways in Ottawa and in Gatineau Park for active transportation this summer, giving residents more space to go walking, running and cycling during the COVID-19 pandemic. The NCC unveiled its plans for “Summer Capital” in the national capital region, which includes quadrupling the space for activities to promote physical and mental well-being. “Just to give people space during the pandemic to be outside and to enjoy some physical space to do their exercising,” said Tobi Nussbaum, President and CEO of the National Capital Commission. “We know how important that is for their physical and mental well-being.”
Most non-essential businesses can only offer curbside pickup. Access to malls is restricted and big-box stores can only sell essential items.
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Gyms and personal care services are closed, while restaurants are only available for takeout and delivery. Ontario has indefinitely moved to online learning. Daycares remain open.
Western Quebec
Premier François Legault has said the situation is critical in Gatineau and is asking people there to only leave home when it s essential.