Royal Commonwealth Society, Ottawa A ‘Commonwealth Conversation’ with the British High Commissioner Ms. Susan le Jeune d'Allegeershecque, CMG The Royal Commonwealth Society - Ottawa is re-launching its ‘Commonwealth Conversations’ series of talks through which we look to engage Ottawa-based Commonwealth High Commissioners in a discussion of topical issues. Please join us the evening of Wednesday, […]
There’s more to genealogy research at the library besides having access to Ancestry.ca! Find out about our print collections and other online resources to help you with your family research. The presentation will be in English.
A Symposium at Carleton University in Ottawa. Events start Friday Oct.26 at 7 pm with a public lecture Architecture in the Circular Economy: Reclaiming Building Resources by Dr. Mark Gorgolewski (Ryerson), author of Resource Salvation, The Architecture of Reuse. The symposium on the Saturday Oct.27 will include: a walking tour of recent materials reuse examples in Ottawa that are charged […]
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, and visit a spooky barn. Costumed visitors young and old alike can join the costume parade. Children will also be […]
Our Children's Halloween Party has fun and friendly Halloween games and crafts for all!
The Richelieu Forests will transform into a spooky trail for Halloween, so don't forget your costume! When? Saturday October 27 from 1PM to 4PM Where? Richelieu Forest - des Peres Blancs avenue If the little monsters pass all tests they will gather a good bunch of candy! Free activity offered by the Museopark and the Vanier Optimiste Club, no reservation required. For […]
Registration now open for Mansion Mayhem Join us at Goulbourn Museum for costumes, candy, cackling and hair-raising Halloween hijinks! Drop your little ghosts and goblins off to decorate edible haunted houses, make creepy crafts and play ghoulish games! WHAT: This is a drop-off activity for ages 6-11. Cost is $25 per child ($20 for Kits’ Club Members). […]
We’re exploring Halloween’s more mischievous origins at Halloween Hijinks! Before trick-or-treating became the norm, Halloween was the night all the pranksters came out to play. Follow the clues to help us identify who’s been causing mischief at the museum. Wear your costume and enjoy a few yummy treats along the way. Cost: $19.25 families; $7.50 […]
Looking for a safe, family-friendly place to celebrate the spookiest of seasons? We’re pulling out all the stops and delivering the fun with pumpkin decorating, face painting, and Halloween-inspired activities. And don’t forget to wear your favourite costume — we can’t wait to see all your creativity on display! Cost: $17.25 family; $6.50 single; $10.75 […]
The Beechwood Cemetery Stroll is a guided historical tour through Beechwood, the National Cemetery of Canada. Tours are given on the fourth Sunday of each month, rain or shine, and begin at 1:00PM. Tours start from the Beechwood National Memorial Centre, located just off our Beechwood Avenue entrance. The Beechwood Cemetery Stroll is led by […]
The meeting will take place at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday October 28, at the City of Ottawa Archives, 100 Tallwood Drive, Ottawa. The presentation will start off at 2:00 p.m. with a conference by Wes Darou on the Orange Order in the National Capital Region. The business portion of the event will then follow. You […]