Join CBC Ottawa and the Ottawa Public Library at Ben Franklin Place on Saturday, Feb. 14, for a free, family-friendly afternoon. Experience the excitement of the Olympic women’s hockey quarterfinals surrounded by your community. Catch all the action of the game on the big screen with fellow fans and enjoy an afternoon packed with activities for all ages.
When: Saturday, Feb. 14 from 2 to 6 p.m.
Where: Ben Franklin Place, 101 Centrepointe Dr.
Event Highlights
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CBC Photo Booth: Strike a pose and take home an exclusive CBC Olympic-themed player card
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Hot Chocolate Bar: Warm up with a delicious beverage while you watch the game
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Ottawa Public Library Creator Corner: Discover special library activities, including making your own custom keychain.
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Explore & Learn: Discover a curated selection of books and sports materials available to borrow from the library
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Get Active: Take a skate on the City of Ottawa’s outdoor rink (weather permitting)
Special Guests: Rebecca Zandbergen and Karissa Donkin
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Meet the host of CBC’s Ottawa Morning Rebecca Zandbergen as she leads the afternoon’s trivia, giveaways and a special Q&A with CBC Sports reporter Karissa Donkin.
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Virtual Speaker: CBC Sports reporter Karissa Donkin will join us before the puck drops at 3:10 p.m. ET to provide unique insight ahead of the quarter final game. She’ll also give us the inside edge on her book, Breakaway: The PWHL and the Women Who Changed the Game — the first book written about the PWHL.
Prizes & Giveaways
Don't miss out on exclusive giveaways (while quantities last), including:
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Signed copies of Karissa Donkin’s book
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Limited-edition CBC and Olympic prizes
Register Now
CLICK HERE to register for this FREE event.
Library Screenings of the Winter Olympics and Paralympics will continue until March 15th, 2026.
Note: This event is presented in English, French captioning is not available for the livestream. Please see the ICI TOU.TV livestream for a French language offering.