Bytown Museum

Ottawa, Ontario
Ottawa’s community museum in the heart of downtown.
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Bridging the Past, Planting the Future. FARMFEST Presenting FARMFEST! FARMFEST is a vibrant weekend celebrating the legacy of Sir William Van Horne’s agricultural innovations and the ongoing story of farming in New Brunswick.​​ Held on the historic grounds of Van Horne’s estate, this unique two-day event pays tribute to his visionary Model Barn, a marvel […]

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Presenting RAILFest 2025! RAILFest is a first-of-its-kind event that has fun for parents, kids, and kids-at-heart: A giant model train display made with more than 100,000 LEGO® bricks. Thousands more LEGO® bricks to build your own creations to add to the display. Daily prizes for standout creations.​ New This Year:​ Display of rare historic CPR […]

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🎉 Cape Race Heritage Days 2025 📍 Portugal Cove South | Irish Loop📅 August 1–3, 2025 Join us for three days of celebration, connection, and community pride at the 22nd Annual Cape Race Heritage Days! This beloved tradition brings together local residents, visitors, and returning families to honour the deep heritage of the Cape Race […]

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Fort Henry National Historic Site

Kingston, Ontario
Step into history at Fort Henry — Kingston’s 19th-century military fortress and museum…
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This Thanksgiving, enjoy the cozy ambiance of the Historic Wainwright Hotel and indulge in seasonal favourites like Maple Roasted Butternut Squash Soup and Oven-roasted Turkey. Surrounded by the vibrant fall colours of the Historic Village, it’s a feast for both your eyes and your taste buds! Date: Oct. 12 – 14, 2024 Time: 11:00 a.m. […]

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This year, Heritage Park will honour Truth and Reconciliation on Sept. 29 with a special day full of meaningful programming across the Park. Guests can partake in immersive activities, learn first-hand from residential school survivors and take steps towards reconciliation. This day fosters an atmosphere of unity, encouraging everyone to join hands as a community […]

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Explore Bison, Heritage Park’s brand-new immersive exhibit, toured by Kauffman Museum on behalf of the National Buffalo Foundation. Dive into the fascinating history and cultural significance of this iconic North American mammal. Through engaging displays, learn about the bison’s vital role in Indigenous cultures, their near-extinction and current conservation efforts, including the Blackfoot Confederacy of Southern […]

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Celebrate Heritage Park’s 60th Anniversary in true Gatsby style at Gems of the Park with a spectacular evening of dining, entertainment and fundraising. Begin the evening at Gasoline Alley Museum with hors d’oeuvres and refreshments before indulging in a curated dinner reflecting Heritage Park’s rich history and culture, complete with live entertainment and exclusive auctions. […]

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Concert in the Cove! The Earhart Cultural Heritage Organization is thrilled to announce a community collaboration between the Mistaken Point Concert Series and the Southern Avalon Performance Series. This country themed show will feature local performers Lucas Ward and Diane Ryan, alongside Kim and Lorraine Conway: Kim and Lorraine Conway are a mother and daughter duo that have […]

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