Come make your very own christmas wreath! Please confirm your attendance by sending us an email at [email protected] or giving us a call at (613) 842-9871.
This tour is the perfect mix of the city’s main landmarks, its surprisingly seedy history, and some of the hottest spots locals love. Starting at the National War Memorial, we’ll take you down the pedestrian mall of Sparks Street, past Parliament Hill and the Chateau Laurier, and finish up in the Byward Market. With violent […]
Mix and measure your way through a heritage cooking lesson. With a new theme each week and a tasty treat to take home, kids will love learning where ingredients came from and how they made their way from the farm to their tummies. Children ages 5 to 7. Registration required. Cost: $6.30
Potato Fest is back again! This year, we are collaborating with The Ottawa Mission who will prep & serve yummy garnished baked potatoes for lunch. A loaded baked potato is only $5! Have lunch on the George Street Plaza while listening to great live music. All profits will be donated to The Ottawa Mission.
Join us for another season of entertainment every Thursday evening! Explore our history and culture with Story Tellers, musicians, actors, and more. August 3rd - Pete Woods (Tenor and Soprano Sax) August 10th - Guy Edrington (Maple Leaf Horn Quartet) August 17th - Kevin Dooley (Celtic Kitchen Party) August 24th - Campbell Woods (Canadian Folk) August 31st - Tasha Ausman (Woodwind Quintet) […]
Test your knowledge of general topics and Smiths Falls at the Heritage House Museum.
Enjoy a spectacular view of the Sound of Light fireworks from the shores of the beautiful Ottawa River. Live the experience to its fullest and enjoy 5 nights of pyromusical art
From the Bytown Museum to the Corktown Bridge, a look at the nearly 200-year old Rideau Canal and the architecture and engineering of buildings and bridges from many historic periods and architectural styles, along the first mile of this World Heritage Site. GUIDE: David Jeanes is the President of Heritage Ottawa and author of numerous […]
Bring your yoga mat and stretch under the stars as the full moon appears over the horizon. Pinhey’s Point Historic Site will be hosting Beyond Yoga Studio & Wellness Centre on Sunday, August 6th from 9:00 pm to 10:00 pm. All levels welcome! Cost is $10.45 per person and registration is recommended. Register online at www.ottawa.ca or […]
A week long day camp that is appropriate for children ages 6-12 years old. Each camp week has a special theme and is packed with crafts, games, special guests, and new friends. It is sure to satisfy any child’s need for summer fun!
This will be the CTHS 4th participation to the Navan Fair. Each year, there is a different theme. 2015 : « Tales of the One-Room Schoolhouses ». 2016 : « History of Trains and the Railways ». 2017 : « World War I Vimy 100 1917-2017 : Vimy Ridge » A display of photos, medals, […]
Try and solve clues to escape in a specific amount of time. Ages: 14+ $20
Cozy up on our nuclear roof and under the stars for the Diefenbunker's free outdoor movie nights! Each night will feature different movies. The second night features our family-friendly movies. We have an exciting raffle upon arrival for the Best Seat in the House! Two couches right up at the front! Concession snacks and drinks will also […]
This event brings together craft beer enthusiasts and local breweries from across the Ottawa region.
Rideau Township Historical Society will have display boards of the villages of Manotick, Kars, and North Gower as well as Burritts Rapids, Carsonby, Pierces Corners, Malakoff and Becketts Landing as seen over the past 150 years. Garry Montgomery will be there with some of his vintage farm motors and equipment. Books will be available for […]
Join us for an evening filled with Victorian and Modern Games! Adult $10. Children 12 and under $5.
Discover the science behind good farming. Explore how best to care for animals and plants. Participate in fun experiments and games to unearth the truth about farming. Cost: $7.30 for adults, $5.25 for students and seniors, Free for children 5 and under, or $18.80 for a family (two adults and children under 18)
This tour, held in conjunction with Archaeology Month, will highlight some of the many archaeological investigations that have been undertaken over the past 20 years on Parliament and West Parliament Hill, documenting its continued use over the past 175 years. GUIDE: Hugh Daechsel is a Senior Archaeologist at Golder Inc. Heritage Ottawa Members: $5 / […]
Written and directed by Marni Hunt-Stephens In 1914, it’s not just overseas that battles are being fought… Small towns have their share of secrets; Cumberland is no different. As the town gathers to be regaled by a recruiter for the Nursing Sisters, old prejudices and long forgotten scandals emerge. Someone is about get theirs! Vintage […]
Explore rarely seen artifacts, the stories attached to them and use the clues available to discover the mystery artifact’s purpose.
Get the buzz on honey bees and learn how these small insects not only supply us with honey but have a huge impact on agriculture and our everyday lives. Join us at this family friendly event that’s sure to be the bee’s knees! Activities: Presentation — Bee Inspired: Our Journey to Save the Bees 11:00 […]
On August 19, 2017 at 1:00 pm, Dickinson House will host a “Pioneer Tea” , recalling old times in Manotick. Enjoy our heritage recipes, while sipping tea and listening to fiddle music. We hope you can join us for a nostalgic afternoon filled with old-fashioned ambiance. The cost is $20.00 per person; please reserve early […]
Join the Canadian Vintage Motorcycle Group, whose members will be displaying their prized possessions for the day! Work up an appetite by taking a tour of the museum and checking out the specs before enjoying a BBQ lunch. Cost: $6.30/person, $10.45/pair, $16.75/family, cost of BBQ is extra.
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 […]
Malcolm Wildeboer: Designing the West Carleton War Memorial At the base of Falldown Lane, immortalized in bronze, a young Canadian soldier sits quietly among the ruins of war reading a letter from home. Each year at the 11th hour of the 11th month a shadow, our shadow, falls across the names of the fallen and a Morse Code message […]
The North Lanark Regional Museum is excited to announce the addition of a new mural of Almonte's very own James Mackintosh Bell! Please join us on Thursday, August 25th at 7:00pm for refreshments and the official unveiling of the mural, completed by local artist and Notre Dame Catholic High School graduate, Alexander Braun. Raised in […]
Come celebrate all things trains at the 8th annual Trainfest! Join us for train rides, model railroad exhibitors, and much, much more!
Lumiere Festival in Stanley Park: lumiereottawa.ca The Rideau Rockcliffe Community Resource Centre and Nectar present a fun, free, family- friendly festival with a magical atmosphere for all to enjoy.
Come and learn how to paint a particular piece with direction from an instructor while enjoying some drinks. 19+ $40
Does the thought of Mr. Darcy make you blush? Then this tea is for you! Enjoy the beautiful gardens of Billings Estate while interacting with some of your favourite Jane Austen characters. Play traditional Edwardian lawn games and try English Country Dancing, and work up an appetite fit for a traditional three-tier tea service! Reservations are […]
Drop by with your family and build a car at the museum! Explore different methods of power and transportation from the past. Activities created for children ages 3 to 10 and accompanying adults, but all are welcome. Cost: $6.30 per child
The Central Experimental Farm is the most important scientific landscape in Canada. Founded in 1886, the property has been used to develop, test and promote agricultural knowledge and products critical for Canada's economy and geopolitical position. The tour will explore the underlying design logic of the site, its architecture, ornamental features and its place in […]
Outdoor rehearsal demonstration of how integrated dance choreography really works. Fascinating! Held at Shenkman Centre, outdoor Agora.
We will gather in front of the Nectar Centre, 255 MacKay St. MacKay street from Dufferin to Keefer will be closed to traffic for the community to get together for a potluck barbecue. Bring food to share, a lawn chair and reusable dishes. There will be face painting, open mic, games, chalk, and more. Bring the family […]
Harvest is a busy time of year. Farmers faced many challenges getting their produce from field to market. Try your hand at bartering, learn how to predict the weather, and go home with a harvest-themed bookmark. Cost: $7.30 for adults, $5.25 for students and seniors, Free for children 5 and under, or $18.80 for a family […]
