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Evocative Objects: Artefacts Unfolding Neighbourhoods

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Bytown Museum online database portal

Explore the collection of the Bytown Museum with the click of a mouse! We are adding new content every month, so check back often. See more

Treasures of Heritage

The exhibit entitled Treasures of Heritage aims to allow Gatineau residents to discover different facets of their collective heritage ever present in their daily lives, but often unknown. This exhibit is only available in French. See more

The Ottawa River: 400 Years of Encounters

When Champlain began travelling up the Ottawa River in 1613, he was looking for the North Sea. He embarks on this journey thanks to his Algonquin allies who know the country and provide canoes and guides. At that time, many milestones in the history of the Outaouais were already in place. The exhibition reflects the importance of the theme of the meeting of peoples, but also of the natural wealth and rich heritage that the Ottawa River represents. This exhibition is only available in French. See more

Champlain’s Astrolabe

In 2013, Archives summer student, Ryan Tobalt, created this exhibit about Charles Macnamara which has been edited for better presentation in a web format. See more

Tracing the Lines: Eastern Ontario and West Québec Railway History in Maps

At the 2014 AGM for the Arnprior & McNab/Braeside Archives held in February 2015, guest speaker Brian Gilhuly presented "The Lumber Barons and the Railway King". See more

150 Years of Living off the Land

A new exhibit that celebrates rural life in the Township of McNab/Braeside today and 150 years ago. See more

City of Ottawa Archives “How To” Series

Explore our series of “How to” projects by the City of Ottawa Archives. These guides will help educate and encourage you to explore your own history! Everything is explained step-by-step […] See more

Ottawa Street Names Project

The Ottawa Street Names Project aimed to document the histories of Ottawa’s major streets and thoroughfares. See more