2026 Date Wish List

2026 has only just begun, and my mind is already racing with all the possibilities ahead. So. Many. Shows. So. Many. Restaurants. So. Many. Adventures.

This list is just the tip of the iceberg – let’s see what we can cross off together. 😉

Theatre

• The Piano Teacher at the Great Canadian Theatre Company (Feb. 3 – 15)
• Verdict 2 à la Salle Odyssée (17 – 18 avril) – Paul Doucet!! Comment puis-je résister!?
• Ottawa Fringe Festival (Summer)

Comedy

• Louis Morissette “Sous Pression” au Centre des arts Shenkman (3 fév.)
• Simon Gouache “Pour l’instant” à la Salle Odyssée (24 fév.)
• John Mulaney “Mister Whatever” at TD Place (April 1)

Concerts & Live Performances

• Hotel California – Eagles Tribute at the Shenkman Arts Centre (Jan. 23 – 24)
• Cirque Magique by Troupe Vertigo at the NAC (Feb. 19 – 21)
• International Film Festival (Mar. 11 – 22)
• Goo Goo Dolls at the Canadian Tire Centre (April 6) – How nostalgic would this be!?
• Procession Ballet at the NAC (April 23 – 25)
• Moulin Rouge, The Musical at the NAC (May 12 – 17)

Movement

• Skating in the woods either at Icelynd Skating Trails in Stittsville or Lac des Loups – magic awaits!! 
• Cross country or alpine ski 
• Aerial & Zipline Park at Arbraska in Val-des-Monts
• Rollerblading or cycling 
• Indoor rollerskating
• Latin Sparks Festival at Lebreton (Sept. 6) – let me demonstrate my sexy salsa moves! 

Activities

• Huma Spa (Spa sur le toit) à Gatineau 
• Private tour at Parrot Partners (parrot rescue in Carleton Place)
• Pick-your-own-bouquet of flowers at Roots & Shoots or Green Corners 💐
• Stittsville Shooting Range – I used to have my restricted firearms licence and would love to brush up on my shooting skills.
• FrightFest at Saunders Farm – Let me snuggle a little closer while you keep all the monsters away.
• Diefenbunker Escape Room – This has always sounded like so much fun to me!  
• Wood workshop at the Tool Lending Library – I have very basic skills and I’m eager to learn! 
• VR Adventures Zone
• Netflix & Chill 😉

Longer Dates & Getaways

• Wakefield Mill – day trip or multi-day escape?
• 1000 Islands boat cruise
• Getaway to Prince Edward County: I’ve always wanted to explore this region, maybe check out Wander the Resort, tour vineyards,…
• A duo with Amélie Lazarre – my elusive MTL crush 😍

Restaurants

• Antheia – Chef Briana Kim’s fermentation R&D lab and chef’s-counter restaurant is finally open, and it’s at the top of my list!! 
• Riviera – Constantly hyped, consistently praised… and still untested by me.
• L’Orée du bois – Restaurant de campagne meets French gastronomy. Oui. S’il. Vous. Plaît.