Celebrate the Museum’s 20th birthday with a 007 Casino Night Fundraiser! This is going to be one epic party you won’t want to miss! Let’s set the scene: Come dressed to impress in your favourite 007-themed attire. You’ll experience the excitement of playing your favourite casino games 75 feet underground: poker, craps, roulette, black jack, […]
Enjoy a night of pyromusical art from an exceptional point of view! An intimate fireworks event synchronized to music. Enjoy a spectacular display of pyrotechnics from the shore of the Ottawa River at the Ottawa Lock Station. Each ticket includes admission to the Bytown Museum and fun for the whole family! Children 11 & under: […]
Sunday, August 19 — 9 am to 11:30 am Ages 15 and up Begin your day with a guided yoga session led by a local instructor. Regardless of your skill level, experience a practice that emphasizes mindfulness, movement, and the connection between mind and body. Following the session, enjoy a light breakfast including tea and […]
Lowertown East, bounded by Rideau Street, King Edward Avenue, and the Rideau River, has been home to many important religious, residential and civic buildings. Despite a controversial 1970s urban redevelopment, it is a walkable neighbourhood with a strong multicultural history. The tour will focus on the area’s built heritage and the stories surrounding three key […]
Join Mayor Watson as he opens the City of Ottawa Archives’ new exhibit at the Barbara Ann Scott Gallery. Postcards from Ottawa: Traveller Tales invites you to take a brief journey across Ottawa’s history through individuals that have come to this place we call Ottawa. Some stayed to live, most moved on, but all, in […]