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.
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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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