Twenty years ago, the Doors Open concept became a reality when the very first Ottawa event welcomed nearly 80 building participants and 35,000 visitors. Since then, the event continues to expand and evolve with the everchanging times, and this year is no different. Buildings will have the option to participate virtually, in-person, or a hybrid […]
NEW TOUR — Ottawa, as Canada’s capital city, is home to over 100 monuments representing national and local figures, histories, and memories. This tour begins at the National War Memorial then heads down Elgin Street to Minto Park, stopping at well-known national monuments and more obscure local ones along the way. Guide Tonya Davidson will […]
Take a ride up and down the 10 acre RMEO property on an authentic heritage caboose pulled behind their Canadian Pacific 6591 Diesel Electric Locomotive. Take a peak at their incredible rolling stock including a Canadian National Dining Car, Dental Car, Superintendent's Cadillac, Snow Plow Engine, Automotive Box Car, Wickham Car, and a Steam Engine.
On Saturday June 18th, Smith Falls Heritage House Museum will be partnering with the Nightwatchmen Investigation Team and G.H.O.S.T. to see just how spooky their house is! Guests 18+ are welcome to join them. If you have ever wanted to be a part of a paranormal investigation, this is your opportunity! You will get to […]
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 […]
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 […]