Kids and their families are invited to join us at Billings Estate National Historic Site for a day filled with festive fun! Inside the museum, enjoy a seasonal craft, listen to favourite holiday stories, and, of course, meet Santa! Weather permitting we will also be spreading holiday cheer outside on the grounds as we warm […]
The Vanier Museopark invites you to its Benefit Event as a Casino Evening including a buffet + a bar as well as 7 game tables with croupier for a 50$ entry fee (including the first 500 tokens). Count an additonal 10$ per 500 extra tokens. The Casino Evening will take place on Saturday, December 1st 2018, at the Guigues […]
Come by and enjoy our most festive event of the year on Sunday, December 2nd from 1pm to 3pm. Live music, tea in the parlour, goodies, meet local artists and a jolly old soul at the Victorian Christmas Party. Share in the sights, sounds and flavours of an 1860s Christmas. Gather around a traditionally decorated […]
Spiritualism played a part in Victorian holiday traditions as people often gathered round the hearth during long winter nights and told ghost stories. Learn more about the popularity of spiritualism during this era and participate in a traditional séance led by a psychic medium. Light refreshments will be served. Space is limited; registration is required. […]
Join the Canada Aviation and Space Museum for a special breakfast at the museum, as we witness the historic launch of Canadian astronaut David Saint-Jacques! Start your day with a breakfast and a big cup of “rocket fuel” (a.k.a. coffee) as we watch the launch of this important space mission. You’ll hear from Jesse Rogerson, the museum’s Science […]
Join us as we explore the darker side of the festive season. Hear about strange and frightening holiday traditions from around the world and gather in close as we share creepy Christmas-themed ghost stories. The majority of the tour will take place inside the spooky Bytown Museum, one of Ottawa’s oldest and most haunted buildings. […]
The Vanier Museopark invites the citizens of the former Eastview Municipality to our next edition of the Eastview Breakfasts. The next meeting will be held on Thursday, December 6th at 8:30am at the Sugar Shack around the theme of Photo identification. Interested parties are encouraged to bring photographs or other archival material. The Vanier Museopark will take this opportunity […]
The Diefenbunker will have a float in the Carp Christmas Parade on December 8th. Come on out and see the museum 2018 Christmas float! We might even have a Grinchy surprise!
Step back in time at Fairfields Heritage House at this adult program exploring Victorian Christmas traditions. Enjoy traditional food and drink, performances by the Dickens Carolers, and get creative with a seasonal craft. Did you know that the social and cultural impact of the Victorian era can still be seen in the ways many of […]
Reservations for the Billings Estate National Historic Site's special Christmas Tea service open Monday, November 5 at 10:00 AM. Reservations can be made by phone at 613-580-2088 ext.35258. Their Christmas Tea Service is the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit as you enjoy the festive decorations, a Christmas-themed menu, and carolers. Tea will […]
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Kids and their families are invited to celebrate the season at Nepean Museum. Join us for a day filled with holiday-themed activities, treats, and, of course, a visit from Santa himself! Holiday spirit will be on display with face painting and gingerbread house decorating. Saturday, December 15 […]