In 1907, Ottawa South, as it was known originally, was annexed to the City of Ottawa. The physical character of Old Ottawa South relates to its position between the Rideau River and Rideau Canal, and to subdivisions, bridges, roads and parks that followed annexation in 1907. Learn all about the area’s architectural, landscape and planning […]
A SPECIAL HERITAGE OTTAWA MEMBERS-ONLY EVENT Join us at the Orange Art Gallery for this special 7 pm lecture. Refreshments and time to re-connect begin at 6:30 pm. The Alaska Highway, also known as the Alcan, is one of the continent’s great heritage travel routes. This cultural landscape extends from Alaska into BC, with […]
Learn about the history, builders and engineering significance of the Alexandra Bridge in the context of its national and world heritage setting. and its importance as a central element of a national and world heritage setting. Built from 1898 to 1900 for trains, streetcars, vehicles and pedestrians, it became a key transcontinental link and an […]
Discover the cultural developments and important historic monuments of Lowertown West in the vicinity of Dalhousie and Bruyère streets during this fascinating tour of part of Ottawa’s most historic area. GUIDE: Mark Farine is a history teacher with the Conseil des écoles catholiques du Centre-Est and is passionate about urban history. This tour will be conducted in […]
The architectural styles in picturesque Rockcliffe Park range from stately stone mansions and interesting contemporary designs to remaining summer cottages. Learn about the history of the village and the role the MacKay and Keefer families had in determining its layout and the design of many of its homes. GUIDE: Elizabeth Heatherington, longtime resident of Rockcliffe Park, […]