For those of you who never seem to have time to visit area historical presentations aka museums and historical societies, but have an interest in local history, legends and genealogy, this year’s Heritage Complex theme is for YOU! We have invited history focused groups from the Kinmount area. It is guaranteed to be the most...
Join us for an immersive tour of Little Jamaica’s music history on Eglinton Ave. W., from Dufferin St. to Marlee Ave. Discover the rich reggae music heritage of this Caribbean cultural hub. Learn about the reggae music icons from Little Jamaica and explore local shops, restaurants, vibrant street art and more. Click to reserve your...
Guest Speaker Peter McBride, President, Bytown Fire Brigade Historical Society Presented in partnership with the Bytown Fire Brigade, an Ottawa-based non-profit historical society founded in 1983 with the mission of collecting, preserving, restoring and displaying artifacts and apparatus that tell the history of firefighting in Ottawa and across Canada. Chief McBride, our guest speaker, is...
Landscape of the Nations 360 degrees Speaker Michele-Elise Burnett, President of Kakekalanicks, an Indigenous Arts and Consultancy Company, co- founded Landscape of Nations 360 degrees, a national Indigenous education and tourism initiative. The Landscape of Nations is a public artwork installation in Queenston Heights Park. Six nations and native allies played a pivotal role in...
It's our 5th Annual Victorian Harvest Tea at Hillary House National Historic Site! Happening on Saturday, September 14th, choose between two seatings. Join us on our stunning grounds this Fall season, rain or shine, to enjoy an afternoon tea that includes sandwiches, scones, and desserts. Wander around our historic house museum after tea service and...
