Wednesdays: July 10, July 24, August 7, August 21 from 10 am to 11 am Age: 6 to 9 Cost: $6.65 per child (registration is required) Get your hands dirty as you discover your green thumb in our veggie garden. Learn the dos and don’ts of maintaining your home garden with a historical twist. A […]
The Museoparc invites you to celebrate the arrival of summer and the good things that come along with them. Join them for a Beers & Bites « 5 à 7 » at the Sugar Shack - a selection of 4 bites (3 savory + 1 sweet) will be offered by the Sugar Shack chefs and […]
Originally part of the Sparks estate, this historic seven-block area between the Canal and Waller Street contains or faces eighteen designated heritage buildings and includes Ottawa's first main street, laid out in 1826. Please note: The tour ends at the new Ottawa Art Gallery on Daly Avenue at the corner of Waller Street. GUIDE: David Jeanes […]
Fridays and Saturdays in June and July between 1 pm and 4 pm Cost: Admission is by donation We’ve been inspired by our new permanent exhibition, Nepean: Rural Roots and City Streets. Complement your visit to the museum with a themed demonstration or activity that will help bring history to life! July 12 – Corn […]
Don’t miss this special OUTDOOR event featuring the MESSIEST crafts & activities you can think of! Imagine a regular Family Craft Day but with sticky, colourful, glittery materials that aren't allowed inside the Museum. And best of all IT'S FREE! For more information or to sign up email: [email protected] Rain Date: Saturday, July 20th
Date: Saturday, July 13 from 8 pm to 9:30 pm Cost: $16.50 Ages: 16 and up Bring your yoga mat and experience the beauty of Pinhey’s Point as the sun goes down over the Ottawa River. This unique and historic setting is the perfect backdrop for a yoga session led by Tanya Kirkbride Yoga. After […]
The Bytown Fire Brigade and the Manotick Volunteer Firefighters Association are bringing vintage firefighting vehicles and equipment to Dickinson House Museum. This will be a "hands on" event where you will be able to sit in the vehicles, handle some of the equipment, and even try your hand (literally) at operating the manual pumper. Experienced […]
Experience first hand the significance and history of early automobiles in a fun, entertaining, and engaging way! Restored, partially restored, and un-restored vehicles manufactured prior to the 1940s will be exhibited on site. Come chat with the owners, check out a demonstration to learn more about how early automobiles worked, and get an introduction to […]