The Kitigan Zibi Traditional Pow Wow has been an ongoing time of celebration, healing and spiritual growth. Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg welcomes you to the unceded lands of the Algonquin Anishinabeg. The Kitigan Zibi Traditional Pow Wow brings together many First Nation people from across Turtle Island. It is the one place that you will truly […]
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 […]
Saturday, June 11 and Sunday, June 12, 2022 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (while supplies last) Canadian History Hall Lobby Makatew, a local Indigenous company, offers hands-on instruction on how to make hide pouches as you lace together your own. Use locally sourced white-tail deer leather and synthetic sinew to create your own hide pouch […]
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.
Cost: $7.25 per person; $12 per pair; $19.25 per family (two adults and accompanying children). Antique car owners are invited to display and share stories about their vehicles. Cast your vote for the fan favourite car, explore the museum, take a guided transit-themed tour of estate grounds, and enjoy a family-friendly interactive scavenger hunt for […]