2008

May June July August
May 17 – October 12

Ottawa Lockstation and Bytown Museum Tours

An official Rideau Canal UNESCO World Heritage Site tour!

Let your costumed guide take you back to the early 1800s, the time of the Rideau Canal's construction, as you tour the Ottawa Lockstation, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Tours also include the Bytown Museum and Ottawa's early history. Daily tour included in cost of admission. Group tours available ($5-$6). Contact 613-234-4570 or program@storm.ca for tour times or to book a group tour.

Sunday, May 18

International Museums Day (FREE)

Explore the Museum's permanent and special exhibitions. The Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, also opens for its 176th year of operation. 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Sunday, June 8

Celebrate Doors Open Ottawa (FREE)

Explore Ottawa's oldest stone building with its 2½ foot-thick stone walls. The Commissiariat was used as a treasury and storehouse during the construction of the Rideau Canal. Today, it houses the Bytown Museum. 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.

June 23 – September 8

Bytown Museum Daily Activity Programs

For kids of all ages – dress-up in historic costumes, try your hand at Victorian games and learn to write on a slate, old school style. Cost included with admission. Programs run at 11:00 am and 2:00 pm.

June 25 to August 27

Free Wednesday Evenings

Take advantage of our free Wednesday evenings from June 25th to August 27th and explore the Museum's permanent and special exhibitions. 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
July 1

Canada Day at the Bytown Museum

Celebrate Canada Day downtown at our scenic UNESCO World Heritage Site location! Enjoy a free Ottawa history presentation on the first floor. Regular admission applies for upper floor exhibits. 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Monday, August 4

Colonel By Day (FREE)

Join CHOO/COPO and the Bytown Museum for this
fantastic community event! Celebrate the holiday named for one of Ottawa’s founding fathers with live music, dancing, heritage demonstrators, costumed characters and games and face painting for the kids! 11:00 am to 4:00 pm.

June 25 to August 27

Free Wednesday Evenings

Take advantage of our free Wednesday evenings from June 25th to August 27th and explore the Museum's permanent and special exhibitions. 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

 

September October November December
June 23 – September 8

Bytown Museum Daily Activity Programs

For kids of all ages – dress-up in historic costumes, try your hand at Victorian games and learn to write on a slate, old school style. Cost included with admission. Programs run at 11:00 am and 2:00 pm.
May 17 – October 12

Ottawa Lockstation and Bytown Museum Tours

An official Rideau Canal UNESCO World Heritage Site tour!

Let your costumed guide take you back to the early 1800s, the time of the Rideau Canal's construction, as you tour the Ottawa Lockstation, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Tours also include the Bytown Museum and Ottawa's early history. Daily tour included in cost of admission. Group tours available ($5-$6). Contact 613-234-4570 or program@storm.ca for tour times or to book a group tour.
   
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