This guided tour takes visitors through the evolution of Ottawa and the people who call it home while they explore the Commissariat, Ottawa’s oldest stone building. Historical accounts of this region—from the time of its first inhabitants, to its early days as Bytown, to present-day Ottawa—reveal the major changes it has experienced and what has […]
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 […]
Immerse yourself in the intricate and beautiful world of Indigenous beadwork at Spirit Seeds. Curated by Indigenous artist Naomi Smith (Chippewas of Nawash, Neyaashiinigmiing, Ontario), this exhibition presents a rich visual exploration of beadwork from the Woodlands and Great Lakes Regions and present-day examples of the art form. Tiny glass seed beads hand-sewn onto pieces ranging from […]
Celebrate Museums with us during Historic Places Day by visiting the museum and taking part in a historic walking tour of Maillardville! Explore our exhibits, train station, and caboose, and learn about the history of this neighbourhood on our guided walking tours. Take a break afterwards with some drinks and snacks in our kitchen. Free. […]
Victoria Conservatory of Music Performances at Abkhazi Garden on Fridays from June 13 to August 15 1-3pm The Land Conservancy of BC is pleased to share that musicians from the Victoria Conservatory of Music will be performing in Abkhazi Garden this summer. We invite garden and music lovers to enjoy chamber instrumental music in a […]
Musée Bytown (Intendance)
Ottawa, Ontario
Votre musée communautaire au coeur du centre-ville d’Ottawa.
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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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Vanderhoof Tourism and Cultural Centre
Vanderhoof, British Columbia
Geographical Centre of British Columbia
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Ministers Island
St. Andrews, New Brunswick
Cross the ocean floor and visit Ministers Island. Home to the Van Horne Estate.
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Samson V Maritime Museum
New Westminster, British Columbia
Samson V, launched in 1937, is New Westminster’s wooden steam-powered sternwheeler.
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