What’s happening in Ottawa during the first weekend of 2025

CTVNewsOttawa.ca looks at things to do in Ottawa during the first weekend of 2025.

CTVNewsOttawa.ca looks at things to do in Ottawa during the first weekend of 2025.

The IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship continues this weekend in Ottawa.

Eight teams will compete in the quarterfinals on Thursday at Canadian Tire Centre and the Arena at TD Place. Here is a look at the schedule:

The semi-finals will be played on Saturday at Canadian Tire Centre at 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. On Sunday, the bronze medal game begins at 3:30 p.m., followed by the gold medal game at 7:30 p.m.

For information on games and tickets, visit the Hockey Canada website. 

The World Junior Fan Fest continues at Lansdowne during the World Junior Hockey Championship.

There will be free, family-friendly activities, live bands, watch parties, a synthetic ice rink and ball hockey rinks.