Les fêtes patrimoniales de L’Acadie sont une célébration de l’histoire de notre site unique au Québec et qui souligne la contribution de l’arrivée des Acadiens dans la région vers 1768. Nous aurons des conférences, un spectacle de musique Trad le samedi soir , la tablée acadienne, des exposants qui démontrerons leur savoir faire des vieux […]

You are invited to celebrate the rich cultures, histories, and traditions of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples at the Bytown Museum Pop-up market featuring local Indigenous vendors and makers Touch tables with traditional sacred medicines and Métis sashes Learn about the 3 Sisters with family-friendly crafts Dance performances by the Lyons Sisters and more!

Health care and nursing, both formal and informal, have a long and colourful past in Bytown (later Ottawa). Individuals and organizations affected and saved countless lives. Wives of canal workers nursed their injured husbands. Early doctors cared for patients, including an ailing Lieutenant-Colonel John By. Nuns risked deadly diseases to assist new immigrants. Trained nurses […]

Featured Artist The incomparable Garrett Mason makes a return visit to St Andrews and Ministers Island after 4 years. A Juno Award winning blues guitarist Mason has developed a unique and unforgettable style. He has been described as an enigma, one of Canada’s most under rated performers and the real deal by critics and commentators […]

Featured Artist Old Man Luedecke is the recording name of two time JUNO award winning and Polaris prize  nominated singer songwriter Chris Luedecke. A multiple East Coast Music Award winner  known for his high energy banjo driven stompers, touching guitar ballads and dry humorous  stories, Luedecke has been making a soundtrack to an authentic life […]

Featured Artists Raised in Dieppe, New Brunswick, Theresa Malenfant grew up surrounded by a musically talented family. When she was quite young, her mother introduced her to the big band era of the 1940s. When she first discovered the blues, she was so taken aback by the music; she would spend long hours listening to […]

Featured Artists Nadine Landry and Stephen “Sammy” Lind are members of the internationally acclaimed Foghorn Stringband, out of Portland, Oregon, USA. They play traditional fiddle music that has been passed on for hundreds of years, classics of the south west Louisiana Cajun dance halls and songs that could have filled a 50s smoky bar jukebox. […]