10:00 am to 12:00 pm Rooms 226 and 228, City of Ottawa Archives, 100 Tallwood Drive, Ottawa, Ontario Are you interested in your Scottish roots? In discovering who your Scottish ancestors were and how they lived? The Scottish Genealogy Group is made up of people who share these interests. At our informal meetings we share information and resources and discuss our successes and our brick walls. All of us, beginners and experts alike, learn from and encourage each other.
Find out more »An event every week that begins at 19:00 on Saturday, repeating until October 19, 2019
Join us for a moonlight walk around the Mackenzie King Estate, located deep inside Gatineau Park. As we lead you through this secluded getaway we will explore the former Prime Minister’s incredible property, his passion for spiritualism and the supernatural, and share some of our favourite ghost stories from the grounds. Please check on the website for departure time. 2019 Dates: Saturdays July 6 – October 19 (except August 3rd)
Find out more »An event every week that begins at 10:00 on Sunday, repeating until September 22, 2019
Admission is by donation It’s time to bring in the harvest, prepare food stores for winter, and make sure the garden is ready for the next growing season. Discover traditional methods of food preservation with a new theme each week, see heritage recipes in use, and get a glimpse into how early settlers like the Pinhey family planned for Ottawa’s harsh winters. Sunday, September 1 – Pickling Sunday, September 8 – Smoking Sunday, September 15 – Seed saving Sunday,…
Find out more »Annual Historical Tour of Beechwood Cemetery The Beechwood Cemetery Stroll is a guided historical tour through Beechwood, the National Cemetery of Canada. Tours are given on the fourth Sunday of each month, rain or shine, and begin at 1:00PM. Tours start from the Beechwood National Memorial Centre, located just off our Beechwood Avenue entrance. The Beechwood Cemetery Stroll is led by trained volunteers and focuses on local history and notable features and sections within this National Historic Site. The…
Find out more »WHAT: The Chef’s Table - a Team Behind Bluesfest presentation, in conjunction with Ontario Festival of Small Halls The Ontario Festival of Small Halls is growing its celebration of local chefs and their offerings by putting on five one-of-a-kind country feasts in unique locations throughout Ottawa’s countryside. www.ontariosmallhalls.com In partnership with Ottawa Tourism and Thyme & Again, the Chef’s Table events are curated by renowned Ottawa chefs, using locally-sourced ingredients. To sweeten the pot, lively ‘Small Halls’ concerts will take place following the feasts,…
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