Treat the father figure in your life to a unique museum experience (or try your own hand at a new skill) with a heritage-inspired workshop. Workshop themes include woodworking, letterpress printing, gardening, and acrylic painting. Bring the whole family to the museum and enjoy fun and games on the grounds while Dad learns the ins […]
LOCATION Laurier House National Historic Site 335 Laurier Avenue East Ottawa, ON K1N 6R4 You are invited to attend our Annual General Meeting (AGM), with a special tour of the Laurier House National Historic Site. Directly following the AGM, Members are invited to attend a networking social at the Royal Oak Laurier (161 Laurier Ave […]
Rediscover Vanier's History through the memories of those who grew up there! "The Old Liars Club" - Vanier Elders' Friendship Club - will share Vanier's memories and anecdotes by looking at old pictures of the neighborhood. A potluck will then be organized in front of the Sugar Shack to encourage and extend neighborhood discussions. When: […]
During the mid-20th century, Ottawa homebuilders introduced modern design to tract housing. Some embraced the modern ethos wholeheartedly, while others sprinkled touches of it throughout their developments. These houses made modern architecture accessible and in many ways, made it a part of mainstream culture in the city. SPEAKER(S): Saul Svirplys is an architectural historian and suburban […]
The erosion of shorelines is presenting as a global challenge. This is of particular concern for Canada — which has the largest coastline in the world — and especially for Indigenous nations. Important traces of cultural heritage and legacy are being literally washed away. What exactly are the challenges we face, and what strategies have […]