Having trouble figuring out what to do for Valentine’s Day in Ottawa? Here are some ideas

Wednesday is Valentine’s Day, the annual celebration of love and friendship marked by both couples and critics who hate its commercialization.

Here are a mix of paid and free events that can help spark plans on what to do:

Environment Canada forecasts that Feb. 14 will be chilly, with a high of -5 C and the wind chill making it feel like -20 C in the morning and -11 in the afternoon. While it will start cloudy, Valentine’s Day will be a clear, sunny day starting at noon.

Skating

Despite Rideau Canal still being closed, you can enjoy the colder winter weather at an outdoor skating rink in the city.

Here are a few places and times:

• Jim Tubman Chevrolet Rink (Canterbury) from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
• Lansdowne Park skating court from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
• Rink of Dreams from 9:00 a.m. to 11 p.m.
• Ben Franklin Place skating rink from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

You can find a full list of outdoor rinks on the city’s website.

CHL Valentine’s Day deal

If you’re a hockey fan, the Ottawa 67’s are offering a Valentine’s Day only deal to attend Wednesday’s game when they take on the Kingston Frontenacs at TD Place.

It’s buy-one-get-one free for sections 12, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26 and 27.

Tickets have to be purchased in pairs, with a maximum of eight total.

Puck drop is at 7 p.m.

Dinner

If you’re looking to enjoy an intimate meal for two, Open Table has a top 10 list of the most romantic restaurants in the city.

•  Giovanni’s Ristorante
•  Restaurant e18hteen
•  Rosebowl Steaks and Seafood
•  Beckta
•  OZ Kafe
•  North and Navy
•  Gitanes
•  VIV Bistro
•  Copper Spirits and Sights
•  Rosalia

Spa day

You can also plan a relaxing or romantic outing at one of the city’s local spas:

• Holtz Spa in downtown Ottawa
• Renu Massage Therapy and Spa on Wellington Street West or Kent Street
• Au Naturel Spa at the Brookstreet hotel in Kanata

And if you’re looking for something a little more risqué, Room 104 on Clarence Street is hosting Sex Toy Bingo on Wednesday.

Room 104 offers a cozy and intimate atmosphere where you can enjoy a playful evening friends or significant other.

Adult-themed prizes are up for grabs for the winners.

That runs from 9:00 p.m. to 2:30 a.m.