Vintage Stock Theatre presents: Shades of the Evening - Fighting Words, written by Emélie Perron-Clow and directed by Marni Hunt-Stephens. Tensions flare as conscription threatens to tear the town - and country - apart. Please note: Cash only at the door. This is an outdoor show lit by lamplight, come dressed for the weather and […]
George Chapman will share the triumphs of his family-finding journey in his presentation, Unexpected Journey. Susan Courage will give an update on the April 6-7 Ontario Genealogical Society Toronto Branch's all-day workshops with Blaine Bettinger, Advanced Genetic Genealogy and The Art of Genetic Genealogy Investigation. There will be a round table discussion with remaining time. Our members meet to share […]
May is the time to celebrate Mother's day! The animators of our CreActivity Club have prepared a bird feeder craft so that mom can have a peaceful time bird watching. Only 30 places available. Reservations via [email protected] or at 613 842 9871 ext. 0
The Canada Aviation and Space Museum is inviting families to help us celebrate the opening of the new Beyond Planet Earth exhibit! Come and enjoy the new exhibit and participate in many space activities for kids of all ages!
Come join the Workers' History Museum and partners as we celebrate the launch of our newest project, Capital History Comics, The Wong Brothers Make Their Mark, a comic book highlighting an Ottawa history story. Meet the illustrator and descendants of the Wong brothers, and more about the project and purchase your own copy (French and […]
A foundation of the Arms-Length Cultural Development Feasibility Study is community consultation. Your views are important! Please participate in the study’s first community feedback session - and share this invitation widely. Date: Thurs, May 10, 2018 Time: 7:00PM-8:30PM Location: Impact Hub Ottawa, 123 Slater Street, 6th floor To register: [email protected] We will share information about the study and research so far, learn more about […]
Discover the best gardening practices for growing a home vegetable garden. Learn some alternative plant profiles that you can try for fun to spice it up! Esther Bryan has been with the Master Gardeners of Ottawa- Carleton for three years now. The Master Gardeners are an organization of experienced gardeners dedicated to garden education; they give […]
Talk: "Were you in Salem in 1692?", by Susan Davis, Darrel Kennedy and Marianne Rasmus. These three BIFHSGO members are descendants of either victims or accusers. They will share stories of the life and times of their Puritan ancestors in the 17th century Massachusetts Bay colony. The talk will be given between 10:00 a.m. - 11:30. […]
Celebrate Mom while touring our amazing underground facility! We’re offering free admission for moms in the company of their children (any age) on Saturday May 12 and Sunday May 13! Moms are invited to relax and enjoy a coffee or tea while their kids create retro-themed Mother’s Day cards. Guided Tours are offered at 11am […]
Spring is in the air and the Ottawa Wine & Food Festival will help Ottawans celebrate fresh new beginnings at the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum, with the first-ever Eat Drink Spring on the Farm. By day, activities for young and old cover every corner of the farm: vintage tractors, local artisans, a pop-up hip hop workshop, […]
Ages 6 to 9 A perfect way to spend the day off from school! We’ll journey through the history of transportation in Nepean from electric streetcars to modern buses. Explore our latest exhibit, City in Motion, through activities and games. We’ll build paper trolley cars, use maps to plan our own trip through town, and […]
The theme chosen for International Museum Day 2018 is "Hyperconnected museums: New approaches, new publics". Visit the Museum to interact with the objects and artefacts which fill our galleries. Discover how you can connect and engage with our collections online and through social media!
Folk art, fine art, wood working, jewelry, accessories, honey, baking, soaps and so much more in one convenient location! All hand crafted by very talented local artisans.
Hosted by Orienteering Ottawa, club members will be on site to introduce you to the sport of orienteering. Navigate your way through orienteering courses designed with all skill levels in mind from beginner to competitive. This is a unique way to learn a new sport and experience the beautiful grounds at Pinhey’s Point. Barbeque lunch […]
Come and celebrate the opening of the 2018 season at Watson's Mill and Dickinson House. A fun weekend for all ages! -Used Book Store Open -New exhibit "Meadows and Measures" at the Dickinson House -Free guided tours of Watson's Mill and Dickinson House -Children's crafts, games and activities Spring Craft Market: Folk art, fine art, […]
Celebrate the start of summer and boating season at the Ottawa Locks! Tours of the Ottawa Locks every 30 minutes from 10:30 - 3:30 Crafts and activities for children and families Admission reduced to only $2 for 2nd and 3rd floor galleries
The Vanier Museopark is proud to invite you to the launch of its temporary exhibition "Law 104, 20 years of school autonomy" to be inaugurated on Thursday, May 24 at 5pm. On the program of this 5-to-7, allocution by Yanick Labossière - curator of the Vanier Museopark, an intervention by the directors of the 3 […]
Trying to date a family photograph to identify who the image is of, or what age they are in that picture, requires combining knowledge of photographic processes with the history of fashion and trends. Using real antique photographs as examples, Kyla Ubbink will show you how to discern which process was used to create a […]
SPECIAL LECTURE: Shanghai Art Deco Shanghai counts among the cities in the world with the largest number of Art Deco buildings from the 1920s and 1930s. The lecture will situate Art Deco within the growing Chinese interest at the time in Western concepts of luxury, nightlife, cinema, graphic art, fashion and furniture using examples of hotels, department stores, cinemas, […]
Within the context of its Symposium, the Vanier Museopark invites you to Donald Poliquin's -Honorary President of the 2018 Symposium- cocktail and show party on Friday, May 25 between 7pm and 9pm. Donald Poliquin is a singer-songwriter recognized by his peers as part of the founders of Franco-Ontarian music, he has toured the scene and […]
Hosted by Vintage Iron and Traditions of Eastern Ontario, this popular event showcases the machines, tools, and techniques that made early rural life in this region possible. Come check out exhibitor displays and demonstrations from farm equipment to steam engines. The popularization of new technologies like the refrigerator or the radio brought big changes to […]
Heritage House Museum & the Town of Smiths Falls, is proud to present the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Musical Ride. A Canadian tradition since 1876, a troop of 32 scarlet coated “Mounties” on majestic black horses present a 30 minute show of intricate figures and cavalry drills choreographed to music. Take advantage of this truly […]
Help us eliminate invasive plant species suck as buckthorn, which threaten our beautiful sugar bush. We offer: -Breakfast, -Training on invasive species. Don't forget: -Gardening gloves, -Long pants, -Bug spray, -Sunscreen, -Water bottle. Information and attendance: [email protected] or 613 842 9871 ext. 3
On June 2 and 3, 2018, Doors Open Ottawa is proud to feature over 140 historically, culturally, and functionally significant buildings! From Carp to Cumberland, over 80,000 visitors will explore some of the city's most interesting spaces! It’s free, it’s fun, and it’s the perfect way to discover how Canada’s Capital has become the beautiful […]
The Museum is officially reopening this weekend during Doors Open Ottawa. Get a behind-the-scenes tour of the collection, see fibre artists at work (you might even get to try your hand at a spinning wheel), and peruse the new exhibition Woven Through Time. Goulbourn Museum will be partnering with the 100th Regiment of Foot for the summer season and offering […]