Celebrate Winterlude at the Bank of Canada Museum! Currency isn’t all bank notes and coins. Sometimes it’s food. Discover how the food we ate was used as money. Tea, cocoa, salt, Parmigiano cheese, mash potatoes… experience this surprising money with nearly all your senses. Guess what the currency is, how it was used and where […]
Celebrate Winterlude at the Bank of Canada Museum! From 10:00 to 17:00, make fun and easy puppets—on a budget. We supply puppet parts and play money, the kids make the puppets.
February 2nd-3rd, 9th-10th and 16th-17th from 11am to 2pm Costumed characters from the early days of Bytown will be roaming through the Byward Market to share their knowledge of the past. Discover the fascinating history of Ottawa and the stories of its residents.
The Vanier Museopark invites the citizens of the former Eastview Municipality to our next edition of the Eastview Breakfasts. The theme of our next meeting on Thursday, February 7th at 8:30am at the Sugar Shack, will be the Secret Order of Jacques Cartier. Interested parties are encouraged to bring photographs or other archival material. The Vanier Museopark will take […]
In the summer of 2018, Britain’s Channel 4 came to Ontario to film an episode of a long-running program called Great Canal Journeys. The series features the husband and wife team of Prunella Scales and Timothy West as they embark on spectacular canal journeys across Britain and abroad. The Historical Society of Ottawa supported this […]
Don't miss the 2019 Outaouais Heritage Fair. The complete program will be unveiled soon, outlining the meetings and special events. February 9 at Galeries de Hull / Free. Under the honorary presidency of Mrs. Louise Poirier. Presented by the Réseau du patrimoine de Gatineau et de l'Outaouais, through the Agreement on Cultural Development between the […]
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 […]
Join the Museopark team and its maple producers in the tapping of our maple trees in the purest Canadian tradition. You will receive a small guide to tapping and a short training session will be offered on arrival. The Museopark also offers a pancake breakfast and hot soup to all volunteers.
It’s Winterlude in Ottawa! One way to be cool but stay warm is inside the Canada Science and Technology Museum for Cool Science Saturday. Join us for a fun-filled day showcasing the coolest science in town. Demonstrations, experiments, workshops, and the challenges of cold weather exploration are all part of the day-long family experience. February may […]
How deep is your love? 80 feet deep…to be exact! Come explore the depths of the Diefenbunker on a guided tour with wine and cheese! While touring, you’ll stop at different locations to sample delectable cheeses and wine pairings. Nothing says I love you, like exploring a Bunker with wine and cheese and your main […]
Prepare to be mesmerized by amazing visual illusions. These talented, high-energy magicians will perform inexplicable feats of magic, mixed with a whirlwind of comedy. They’ll tickle your ribs and leave you baffled! Reserve your tickets in advance to avoid disappointment. *Please note that Sky High Magic Series tickets do not include access to museum.
Join us in celebrating Heritage Week and its theme: Heritage: The Tie that Binds. Join the Capital Heritage Connexion in partnership with the Community Recreation & Cultural Program Service at Ottawa City Hall, browse informational displays and mingle with over 45 exhibitors at the 2019 Heritage Showcase. Find out how heritage is being celebrated in your community; […]