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 […]
Saturdays from June 22 to August 24 10 am to 4 pm Cost: Admission is by donation Learn what produce was grown during early years at Horaceville, get hands-on in the heritage garden, and observe traditional methods of preparing and preserving food with a different theme each week. (Schedule is subject to change). June 22 – […]
Saturday, June 22 from 12 pm to 4 pm Ages: 16 and up Cost: $70 Paint and personalize a pre-built rustic wooden sign with a design inspired by the Bell family’s dairy farming history. Cathy from Out of the Woods Design (link is external) will lead this workshop. Note: All supplies are included in the […]
A special grand opening of the Arnprior & District Museum is set for Saturday, June 22nd, 2019. “Timber!” is a permanent tribute to lumber industry in the Ottawa Valley with a special focus on Arnprior. The new exhibit is made possible through the generosity of the Corporation of the Town of Arnprior, Bouwdesign , the […]
Local storytellers weave tales of historic Rideau Township and surrounding area. Admission is FREE. Refreshments and seating provided.
Learn the ins and outs of DIY bicycle repair from a knowledgeable instructor and make sure your ride is in top condition for the summer season. Connect with the history of cycling in Gloucester Township and see one of the museum’s most unique artefacts – a homemade wooden bicycle (c. 1898). Head out on an […]
Sundays from June 23 to August 25 10 am to 4 pm Cost: Admission is by donation Enhance your museum experience with a natural science or social history demonstration. Visiting experts will be sharing their knowledge on a different theme each week. (Schedule is subject to change). June 23 – Wildlife June 30 – Birds […]
A fascinating stroll through a post-World War I planned community – a marvel of social engineering that was featured on the Governor General's Christmas card. Pocket-sized Lindenlea promised returning veterans subsidized housing in a community designed by one of the mega-stars of European urban planning. Learn about the struggles over style, designing to suit liberated […]