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  • The Historical Society of Ottawa: The Ottawa Mosque and the Ottawa Muslim Association

    Ottawa Public Library, Main Branch 120 Metcalfe St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

    Guest Speaker Mohamed Ghadban, Vice-President, OMA Details The Ottawa Mosque, the first mosque in the nation’s capital and one of the oldest in Canada, was conceived in 1964 and completed in 1973, at a time when Canada’s nationwide Muslim population numbered fewer than live in just Ottawa today. Join us a we explore the history...

  • The Historical Society of Ottawa: “L’influence de Bytown dans le développement du Canton de Templeton”

    Ottawa Public Library, St-Laurent Branch Coté Street 515, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

    Guest Speaker Jean-Guy Ouimet, Conferencier Details Join us for a discussion with Jean-Guy Ouimet, historian and genealogist, who will explore how Bytown's influence inevitably made itself felt on the other side of the Ottawa River. Please note: this presentation will be conducted in French.

  • The Historical Society of Ottawa: The Rideau Canal

    Ottawa Public Library, Main Branch 120 Metcalfe St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

    Guest Speaker: Allison Margot Smith, Historian & Documentary Filmmaker Details A Special Bytown200 Presentation Allison explores the fascinating history of the Rideau Canal, including a presentation of her new film (created especially for the 2026 HSO Bytown200 Bicentennial Storytelling Challenge): “Two Wars, Three Watersheds, a Slew of Surveys and a Canal”. Admission is free. All are welcome to attend.

  • The Historical Society of Ottawa: The Era of Bytown

    Ottawa Public Library, Main Branch 120 Metcalfe St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

    Guest Speaker: James Powell, Author, “Today in Ottawa’s History” Blog Details A Special Bytown200 Presentation Long before realizing our destiny of becoming Canada’s capital, we were a rough and tumble backwoods lumber town.  As we mark 2026, the Bicentenary of the establishment of Bytown, James Powell takes us back to when it all began. Admission is free. All are welcome to...