February 2nd - 3rd, 9th - 10th and 16th - 17th 11am to 4pm Do you think you know Ottawa’s history? Join our Youth Council at the BYTOWN MUSEUM for some historical trivia during the Winterlude Weekends and test your knowledge! Learn all about the rough and tumble city of Bytown (now Ottawa), the construction […]
Are you ready for a challenge 190 years in the making? Cold winters brought early settlers at Gloucester Township together. Team up with your friends and family to test your mental and physical skills as you explore the Estate in this self-guided challenge. Face off against a series of challenges inspired by 19th century winter […]
Celebrate Winterlude at the Bank of Canada Museum! In brick form, tea was once the currency of much of Asia. See how tea bricks were made and then make your own tea brick. Arrive early as there are only four workshops with a maximum of 25 participants each. February 9 and 10, 11:00 to 12:00 […]
The BYTOWN MUSEUM's 6th annual ice carving demonstration. See amazing artistic skills on display during this live demonstration at the BYTOWN MUSEUM. Watch as a single block of ice is carefully carved into a stunning work of art. Warm up inside the museum with hot chocolate, warm apple cider and Ottawa history!
Listen to readers from the black community share children's stories written by black authors from the diaspora. Books from the library will be on display and a local bookseller will have books for sale on site. All are welcome to attend. This is a family event. A partnership between the Ottawa Public Library and Black […]