Discover print resources for basic genealogy research or adding depth to your family history, with examples from OPL’s collections. Registration Required. www.biblioottawalibrary.ca/program
Ottawa’s history enthusiasts share their passion for our past! At this fast-paced event local history experts will have 5 minutes each to tell you why they’re passionate about Ottawa’s history. Come and be enlightened (quickly). Registration Required. www.biblioottawalibrary.ca/program
Join Paul for a special presentation on this amazing collection of artifacts on Thursday, September 28th with the Smiths Falls & District Historical Society located at the Heritage House Museum at 7:00 p.m.. The presentation is only $5.00 per person and includes a personal look at the exhibition with this collector. The exhibition runs until October 29th, 2017. For […]
The kids may have gone back to school a few weeks ago, but this weekend it is time to get away from it all. Discover how vacations were different in the 1920s and 1930s than they are today. Learn how people prepared for and recorded their vacations, and take home a boat or an airplane […]
9:30 am to 4:00 pm | Doors open at 9:00 am Heritage Ottawa and the Rideau Township Historical Society invite you to Celebrate Village Heritage, an all-day Forum on the special heritage of Ottawa's villages with a focus on how to enhance and protect their unique historical attributes. This informative event will include speakers, a walking […]
FRANK COLE: PROGRAM I 6:30 PM A Documentary | 12 minutes | 1979 An intimate, loving, and harrowing portrait of Cole's grandfather filmed during his grandmother's final struggle with dementia. The Mountenays | 22 minutes | 1982 Cinéma vérité style snapshots of a rural family in Eastern Ontario and their incredible joie de vivre. A life | 75 minutes | 1987 […]
It’s time to tackle hunger! 4.7 million Canadians do not have reliable access to adequate amounts of safe, good-quality, nutritious food. Feed the City, Feed Your Soul is a BIG impact initiative to reduce hunger and food insecurity in communities like ours across Canada. Join the Chefs of Les Toques Blanches, in partnership with Kind Village, the Canada Agriculture […]
Join us for a walk through part of Centretown and learn about many of its interesting old apartment buildings, several of which are featured in Heritage Ottawa's soon-to-be published book, Ottawa’s Historic Apartment Buildings. GUIDES : Carolyn Quinn and Richard Belliveau are members of the Heritage Ottawa board, and editors of the forthcoming book Ottawa’s Historic Apartment […]
Reflections of a Radical Tour Guide: Brian MacDougall of People’s History Walking Tours will examine little-known aspects of Ottawa’s history that will make you think differently about the city you live in. Registration Required. www.biblioottawalibrary.ca/program
Ottawa’s most terrifying haunted Halloween event is back! Every year our entire village is transformed into a brand new experience, with Halloween horrors around every corner that will push your fears to the limit. Dare yourself to set out into the darkness... You never know what's lurking in the shadows or around the corners of our […]
Fall is one of our favourite seasons because of all the fall colours! This Thanksgiving weekend, take in the autumn colours onsite and do your best to replicate them in our annual Leaf Colouring Competition! Using all kinds of colouring material, we challenge you to create breathtaking leaves. Entries will be posted on our Facebook […]
Come make your very own witch themed pumpkin sculpture! Please confirm your attendance by sending us an email at [email protected] or giving us a call at (613) 842-9871
Enjoy the best that Autumn has to offer, including horse and wagon rides and other traditional fall activities.
The Veterans Voices of Canada, Flags of Remembrance pays tribute to the men and women of the Canadian Armed Forces and Veterans in a visually stunning display of patriotism. Every year at the opening ceremony, 128 full size Canadian flags are erected along major roadways and other highly visible locations in participating communities, representing 128,000 Canadians […]
The Canada Aviation and Space Museum proudly presents Sky-High Magic. Enjoy incredible and uplifting magic shows in the Museum’s Mauril Bélanger Theatre. Fun for the whole family! Free with museum admission. Learn more.
Along this tour of Confederation Square, Sparks Street and Wellington Street are many of Ottawa’s most important Beaux-Arts buildings designed by leading Canadian and American architects between 1900 and 1940. GUIDE : David Jeanes is the President of Heritage Ottawa and author of numerous downtown heritage tours. Heritage Ottawa Members: $5 / Non-Members: $10 (Payable […]
This year in the city of Kingston, Ontario museums will gather for a time of celebration and reflection. Canada 150+ and OMA’s 45th anniversary are not only reasons to reflect, but also to look ahead to build upon our foundations, to renew our impact, and to work together for success! This year’s conference theme of RENEWAL will […]
A historic capital city and a major milestone offer the perfect opportunity to explore how people, policy and preservation practice intersect to renew landmarks sustainably and create vibrant places. Ottawa is the place to be for Canadian Confederation’s 150th anniversary celebrations. Embracing the historic opportunity, the Association for Preservation Technology International and the National […]
Presented by Prime Ministers’ Row and hosted by the National Arts Centre Amid calls for the removal of Sir John A. Macdonald’s name from public schools in Ontario, Canadians have been invited to challenge the histories we’ve been taught about our first Prime Minister. While many celebrate him as the father of Confederation, for Canada's […]
Capital Pop-Up Cinema is pleased to present along side The Ottawa Public Library four screenings of select films from the Criterion Collection. All film screenings will be free and be held at auditorium at the Ottawa Public Library Main Branch. October 12 - Rashomon (1950) October 19 - Bicycle Thieves (1948) November 23 - 400 […]
Presented by the AAOEe Chapter, the tavern history will begin a Waller Street Brewery and will be also visiting The Laff and Bridgid's Well. Cost: $20, Any students that show their Student ID at the time of the event will receive a $5 refund.
Did you know that half of all the food in the world is produced with the help of fertilizer? On October 13, we celebrate fertilizer as one of the most important inventions of our time! Join us in the museum’s Soil Lab on Global Fertilizer Day – where special activities will be held throughout the day. Little […]
Professor Jean-Phillippe Warren (Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Concordia University) Multi-Media Lab (room 482), Discovery Centre, MacOdrum Library starting at 2:30PM followed by a reception in the History Lounge (433 Paterson Hall). Abstract Expo 67 was part of the global wave of change that affected all Western societies in the 1960s. The decade saw the democratization of higher education, the rise […]
Celebrate Canada’s 150th and hear fascinating stories about the National Capital’s labour history. Schedule In partnership with the Bytown Museum, the Workers’ History Museum will conduct four labour history walking tours per month (two English, two French) for the months of July, August, September and October, 2017. Each guided walk starts and finishes at the Bytown […]
Somerset Street West is a multicultural village with an Asian flare. The tour will focus on cultural and historical sites with a spotlight on the many cultural businesses in the neighborhood. GUIDE: Born and raised in Chinatown, Don Kwan is a local business person, artist and the founder of Ottawa's Chinatown Remixed Art Festival. Heritage Ottawa […]
On Saturday, October 14, the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum will be hosting the 5th Annual Millworkers’ Reunion from 2 to 4pm. This is an event for all those who, at any time, worked in any of the valley’s textile mills (even as a summer job). We also want invite the family members or representatives of workers who are […]
*Please note that due to renovations at the Museum, we will be meeting in the Stittsville Library (1637 Stittsville Main St.)* Are you nutty for knitting? Crazy about crocheting? Then you’ll love Yap & Yarn, Goulbourn Museum’s ‘clothes-knit’ community! This informal fibre arts circle meets once a month on a Sunday from September to May. Whether […]
Old Ottawa South is a neighbourhood organized around Bank Street, the Rideau Canal and the Rideau River. In 1907, Nepean Township villages such as Ottawa South were annexed to the City of Ottawa. The physical character of Old Ottawa South is due to both its underlying physical geography as a place bounded by waterways, but […]
Earlier this year the account book of Bellows & Stacey's store that operated at Nepean Point from 1824-1828 was discovered in a museum in Vermont. It has much to tell us about the local economy and the earliest settlers on both sides of the Ottawa River. And it’s coming home. Bruce Elliott, Professor of History at […]
Join us at 7pm for three informative talks by recent graduates. Each talk will be 15 to 20 minutes in duration and the audience will have an opportunity to pose questions to the speakers. MINERVA ELLIOTT’S DECORATING ADVICE, 1925-1935 This talk will explore how Toronto decorator Minerva Elliott used her authority to professionalize interior decoration in the early 20th century. Elliott’s recommendations helped to shape […]
Watson`s Mill Manotick invites you to join us for a truly haunting experience. For 3 nights only this historic grist mill is turned into a terrifying 3 floor haunted house that will leave you scared of things that go bump in the night. Weave your way through the maze of macabre scenes on the main […]
The Bytown Museum turns 100! Celebrate this momentous occasion with us in style as we remember the last century and look forward to the future. There will be performers, children’s activities, balloons, cake, ice cream and fun!
Two genealogy sessions with experts Glenn Wright and Lesley Anderson! 1st: the history of civil registration in Ontario, where to find records and how to use them. 2nd: How Ancestry DNA can enhance your family history. Registration Required. www.biblioottawalibrary.ca/program
Get into the Halloween spirit with us at our Monster Mash Halloween Party! Put on your best costume and visit us at the museum where we will have face painting, Halloween themed activities, crafts, and of course treats! Saturday, October 21, 2017 from 10 am to 4 pm Cost: $6.30/adult, $10.45/pair, $16.75/family
Goulbourn Museum’s fun-filled afternoon of costumes, candy, cackling and hair-raising Halloween hijinks is back! PLEASE NOTE: Due to renovations at the Museum, Mansion Mayhem will be held at the Stittsville Library. Drop your little ghosts and goblins off to decorate edible haunted houses, make creepy crafts and play ghoulish games! This is a drop-off activity for ages […]
It’s a Barnyard Halloween at the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum! You are invited to enjoy special activities just right for the occasion. Make some ghoulish treats, create a creepy craft, learn all about bats, visit a spooky barn and take part in Halloween games. Costumed visitors young and old alike can join the costume […]
Looking for a safe, family-friendly place to celebrate Halloween? We’re pulling out all the spooky stops with a costume parade (make sure to don your Halloween best!), face painting, and pumpkin decorating. The museum is definitely the place to be for Halloween fun! Cost: $6.30/adult, $10.45/pair, $16.75/family
Welcome to Genealogy: Back To Basics! Genealogy B2B is a short lecture on a genealogical topic, followed by a Q & A session with Ottawa Branch members. If you are new to family history research or need a refresher, come out and join us! Sessions are free and open to all. Held in Room 115. […]
Today is the day for all the ghosts and goblins to come out of hiding – super heroes, animals, and other creatures too! Celebrate Halloween with us by exploring the potions lab, make a 1920s style Halloween craft, and collect a few treats along the way. Cost: $7.30 for adults, $5.25 for students and seniors, […]
Special events Concert – We Will Remember: Canadian Armed Forces Central Band and Governor General Foot Guards Band November 5 (2 p.m.) Don't miss this rare opportunity to see Canada's two leading military bands performing together! This exceptional concert honours and showcases the contributions of Canadian veterans and current military personnel. In this year’s concert, […]
The Museum is more than just aircraft. The world-renowned collection also provides the backdrop for incredible concerts. Three talented musical partners provide unique, inspiring afternoon performances. November 5, 2017 The Central Band of the Canadian Armed Forces and the Governor General’s Foot Guard Band — We Will Remember December 3, 2017 Centralaires Concert Band — […]