The Smiths Falls Heritage House Museum hosted regional artists for an en plein air art competition. Each artist had one 12 hour day to complete an original piece of artwork on the grounds of the museum and Old Slys Rapids, along the historic Rideau Canal. 21 artists completed and entered their work for the competition. […]

Explore Parkwood’s historic grounds. Discover the hidden heritage gems with our Historic Places Days FREE photo scavenger hunt. Follow the clues to the different areas of the grounds, snap a picture and tag @parkwoodestate and #HistoricPlacesDays in your pictures and post to Instagram and/or Facebook. Clue sheets are available for pick up in the Carriage […]

Discover the hidden behind the scenes of the historic site! Every place has a story – head north to the homestead to learn ours! Scheduled as part of Historic Places Days, this event focuses on the site’s journey from family homestead to historic site. Explore the displays, view old photographs, and take part in a […]

Hadani Ditmars sings jazz standards and chanson Francaise accompanied by Peter Tam on keyboards The Shores is an original Vancouver Band that calls Kitsilano home. They honed their sound at Leadroom Studios, located on West 3rd Ave. Their slightly rock pop sound is reflective of the vibrant area in which they live and play. Kitsilano […]

Come to the Old Schoolhouse to learn about the old toys children used to play with in the early 1900s. Local artists have them available for purchase. Makes excellent gifts – no batteries required!

Rock Paper Moon come from a wide variety of musical backgrounds – high school bands, garage bands, church choirs, folk music and busking – their sweet harmonies cover jazz, rock and country hits of the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s supported by a line-up of guitars, mandolin, banjo, ukulele, harmonica and keyboards. Kitsilano Showboat offers five […]

Come into the museum for this fun and educational self defense class. Accessible for older adults and seniors (mobility aids and devices welcome) you’ll learn from the head instructor of Gamanshin Dojo Sensei Stacy Kremer. Classes will take place inside the air conditioned and accessible program room of the Museum of Lennox and Addington.

Two great performances this evening on our historic stage: Delta Concert Band – Now in its 61st year, the Delta Concert Band’s repertoire includes a wide range of music from popular favourites, to more traditional wind band music. Under the baton of Jim Tempest they strive to support school band programs by sharing the stage […]

Visitez le musée Bytown sans frais entre 17h et 20h le jeudi. Le musée Bytown sera ouvert le jeudi jusqu’à 20h.

Cette visite guidée permet aux visiteurs de découvrir l’évolution d’Ottawa et de ses habitants tout en explorant l’Intendance, le plus ancien bâtiment en pierre de la ville. Les récits historiques de cette région, depuis l’époque de ses premiers habitants et ses débuts sous le nom de Bytown, jusqu’à la ville d’Ottawa d’aujourd’hui, révèlent les changements […]