Guests of the Lord Elgin enjoy
jogging alongside the Rideau Canal, or in winter, skating on it when it
becomes the longest skating rink in the world. As the capital of
Canada, visitors enjoy the Parliament Buildings, National Arts Centre,
Museum of Civilization, National Art Gallery and the new War Museum.
Ask about our exclusive offers with the National Arts Centre, as the Lord Elgin is a proud partner of the NAC Orchestra CJOH Pops series. Book your tickets to the show and save on a night at the hotel! For a list of events happening at the National Arts Center, visit their web-site at www.nac-cna.ca.
Discover the sights and sounds
of Ottawa, a world-class travel destination for families and business
people. Please take a moment to acquaint yourself with the entertainment,
shopping, cultural and sporting activities our city offers during your
visit.
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Culinary Experience 2007 Food & Wine Show
National Arts Centre |
February 19, 2007 |
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An
evening of gastronomic delights and Latin entertainment! Enjoy food from
25 of Ottawa’s hottest restaurants and drinks from the best Canadian and
international wineries. |
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Type of event: Culinary, Special events
and holidays
613-947-7000 1-866-850-2787 Visit
Web Site |
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New Music in New Places
Maxwell’s Bistro and Club |
February 19 - 20, 2007 |
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Come
and hear in an informal setting some of the great music being written in
Ottawa today! Presented by the Ottawa Chamber Music Society. |
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Type of event: Entertainment and the arts
613-234-8008 Visit
Web Site |
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“You Gotta Love Mozart!”
Library and Archives Canada |
February 21, 2007 |
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Enjoy
two evenings of operatic splendour with highlights from operas written
by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Presented by the Opera Lyra Ottawa Guild and
hosted by Murray Kitts. |
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Type of event: Entertainment and the arts
613-233-9200 x. 334 Visit
Web Site |
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The Hills are Alive with the von Trapp Children
National Arts Centre |
February 22 - 24, 2007 |
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The
whole world fell in love when The Sound of Music introduced us to the
true story of the von Trapp Family Singers. |
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Type of event: Entertainment and the arts
613-947-7000 1-866-850-2787 Visit
Web Site |
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Panel Discussion: Rideau Canal
Billings Estate National Historic Site |
February 24, 2007 |
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Four
local historians discuss what Ottawa would have been like had the Rideau
Canal not been built. |
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Type of event: Entertainment and the
arts, Museum exhibitions
613-247-4830
Visit Web Site |
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Grand opening: Birds in Canada Gallery
Canadian Museum of Nature |
December 26, 2006 - February 28, 2007 |
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Through multimedia experiences and an impressive 380 specimens, you will
discover most birds species found in Canada, including all of the
emblematic provincial and territorial birds. |
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Type of event: Family, Museum exhibitions
613-566-4700 1-800-263-4433 Visit
Web Site |
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Chef’s Charity Café
Ottawa Congress Centre |
March 2, 2007 |
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Twenty hotel chefs create spectacular culinary delights, paired with
wines and spirits, at this charitable luncheon event. |
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Type of event: Culinary, Special events
and holidays
613-236-8452 Visit
Web Site |
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Traces (les 7 doigts de la main)
National Arts Centre |
February 27 - March 3, 2007 |
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A
brand new show featuring their signature blend of circus arts, theatre
and music. |
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Type of event: Entertainment and the arts
613-947-7000 1-866-850-2787 Visit
Web Site |
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Cross-country skiing and other winter activities
Gatineau Park |
November 15, 2006 - March 15, 2007
weather permitting |
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Enjoy
200 kilometres of groomed cross-country ski trails, snowshoeing, and
overnight camping in a winter wilderness oasis just 15 minutes from
downtown Ottawa. |
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Type of
event: Countryside, Family, Sports and outdoors
613-239-5000 1-800-465-1867 Visit
Web Site |
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Rideau Canal Skateway
Rideau Canal |
December 15, 2006 - March 15, 2007
weather permitting |
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Every
winter, 7.8 kilometres (4.8 miles) of the Rideau Canal transform into
the world's largest outdoor skating rink, as designated by Guinness
World Records. |
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Type of event: Family, Free, Sports and
outdoors, Unique
613-239-5000 1-800-465-1867 Visit
Web Site |
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Irish Week
Various locations |
March 8 - 17, 2007 |
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Produced annually by the Irish Society of the National Capital Region to
celebrate Irish and Irish- Canadian heritage. The 25th annual St.
Patrick’s Day Parade is on Saturday, March 10, 2007. |
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Type of event: Culinary, Entertainment
and the arts, Family, Festivals, Special events and holidays
(613)
591-9194 Visit
Web Site |
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Barnyard Break
Canada Agriculture Museum |
March 3 - 18, 2007 |
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Welcome back! Visit the animals, help make some wintry recipes and, as
always, help us name our new calves. |
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Type of
event: Countryside, Family, Museum exhibitions, Special events and
holidays, Sports and outdoors
(613)
991-3044 1 (800) 442-4416 Visit
Web Site |
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The Colour of Your Money
Currency Museum of the Bank of Canada |
November 15, 2006 - March 18, 2007 |
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Colourful images, playful sculptures, and interactive games create an
entertaining and informative display that celebrates the themes of the
Canadian Journey series of bank notes. Bank note history, design,
production, and security features, are among the many themes explored in
this exhibit. |
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Type of event: Family, Free, Museum
exhibitions
613-782-8914
Visit Web Site |
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Outdoor Skating
Rideau Hall |
January 20 - March 18, 2007
weekends, weather permitting |
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Bring
your skates and glide on this historic rink established in 1872. (Hockey
is not permitted.) |
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Type of event: Family, Free, Sports and
outdoors
613-991-4422 1-866-842-4422 Visit
Web Site |
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Kodo Drummers
National Arts Centre |
March 19, 2007 |
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Clad
in sweatbands and loincloths, these percussion kamikazes redefine
performance art with the traditional Japanese drum. |
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Type of event: Entertainment and the arts
(613)
947-7000 1 (866) 850-2787 Visit
Web Site |
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The Wizard of Oz
National Arts Centre |
March 22 - 24, 2007 |
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Imagine your all-time favourite movie musical. Now see it on a gigantic
screen, with state-of-the-art digital projection and sound. Add the full
NAC Orchestra and you have the ultimate Oz experience. |
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Type of event: Entertainment and the
arts, Family
(613)
947-7000 1 (866) 850-2787 Visit
Web Site |
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15 secondes
La Nouvelle Scène |
March 20 - 24, 2007 |
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A
touching piece by François Archambault follows Mathieu, living with
cerebral palsy since birth, in his daily life and reveals that the most
difficult thing for him to do is to convince a beautiful girl to love
him. Presented in French. |
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Type of event: Entertainment and the arts
(613)
241-2727, ext. 1 Visit
Web Site |
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Many Lives, Many Stories: A Tribute to Asian-Canadian Women
Library and Archives Canada |
June 15, 2006 - March 26, 2007 |
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Photographs of Japanese-, Indian- and Chinese-Canadian women are
presented. |
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Type of event: Free, Museum exhibitions
613-996-5115 Visit
Web Site |
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Iolanthe (by the Savoy Society of Ottawa)
Centrepointe Theatre |
March 23 - 31, 2007 |
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A
political satire: members of the House of Lords jealously guard their
legislative privileges, while fairies merrily undermine them, all in aid
of a half-mortal, half-fairy shepherd-turned-Member-of-Parliament.
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Type of event: Entertainment and the arts
613-825-5855 1-866-752-5231 Visit
Web Site |
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Spring Ottawa Antiques Sale
Carleton University Fieldhouse |
March 30 - April 1, 2007 |
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Ottawa’s largest sale of antiques. |
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Type of event: Special events and
holidays
613-521-1970 Visit
Web Site |
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CBC IMAX Film Festival
Canadian Museum of Civilization IMAX Theatre |
March 1 - April 1, 2007 |
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View
Deep Sea, Fighter Pilot, Horses: The Story of Equus, The Greatest
Places, and Niagara: Miracles, Myths and Magic. Other classic IMAX
movies will also be returning to the big screen for this occasion. |
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Type of event: Entertainment and the
arts, Family, Festivals, Museum exhibitions
819-776-7010
Visit Web Site |
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Lace Up: Canada's Passion for Skating
Canadian Museum of Civilization |
January 27, 2006 - April 1, 2007 |
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Explore the history of Canada's most popular winter sport. |
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Type of event: Museum exhibitions, Sports
and outdoors
819-776-7000 1-800-555-5621
Visit Web Site |
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Odyssey of Light
Canada Science and Technology Museum |
December 2, 2005 - April 1, 2007 |
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Wonder, observe and discover the fascinating environment where each
artifact, interactive and photograph is unveiled in the magic of its
light. |
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Type of event: Family, Museum exhibitions
613-991-3044 1-866-442-4416 Visit
Web Site |
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SugarFest
Richelieu Park, Vanier Quartier |
March 23 - April 1, 2007 |
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Sugarfest features activities for all ages including a school visits
program, children’s day, Sunday brunch, country night, Canadian night,
lumberjack competition, all surrounded by traditional music, dancers and
storytellers. |
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Type of
event: Countryside, Culinary, Entertainment and the
arts, Family, Festivals, Free, Sports and outdoors
(613)
746-4339 |
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Opera Lyra Ottawa presents Otello
National Arts Centre |
March 31 - April 7, 2007
Saturdays, Monday, Wednesday |
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This
opera recounts the tale of Otello, the Venetian army’s heroic Moorish
General who loses his honour and his mind when he succumbs to the wicked
schemes of Iago, one of history’s most depraved villains. |
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Type of event: Entertainment and the arts
(613)
233-9200 Visit
Web Site |
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Ottawa Senators
Scotiabank Place |
October 4, 2006 - April 7, 2007
check schedule |
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The
Ottawa Senators take to the ice for 41 regular season home games at the
Scotiabank Place each hockey season. |
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Type of event: Family, Sports and
outdoors
613-599-0200 1-800-444-SENS Visit
Web Site |
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Easter
Canada Agriculture Museum |
April 6 - 9, 2007 |
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Celebrate spring this weekend with our rabbits, newborn lambs and
newly-hatched chicks. Don’t miss the Easter egg hunt! |
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Type of
event: Countryside, Family, Museum exhibitions, Special events and
holidays, Sports and outdoors
(613)
991-3044 1 (800) 442-4416
Visit Web Site |
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Canada under Attack: The Battle of the St. Lawrence (1942-1944)
Canadian War Museum |
December 22, 2006 - April 15, 2007 |
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Faced
with the constant threat of German torpedoes and spies during the Second
World War, residents of the St. Lawrence and Gaspé areas learned how to
cope with military preparations, black out procedures and coastal
defence. |
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Type of event: Museum exhibitions
819-776-7000 1-800-555-5621 Visit
Web Site |
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Sugaring Off
Stanley’s Olde Maple Lane Farm |
March 3 - April 15, 2007
weekends only |
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Experience a day at an authentic Canadian sugar bush. Call ahead for
details. |
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Type of
event: Countryside, Culinary, Family, Special events and
holidays, Sports and outdoors
Visit
Web Site |
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Tribute to the Fallen Rideau Canal Navvies
Dominion Chalmers United Church |
April 21, 2007 |
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Concert of Ottawa Valley traditional music, folk music, storytelling,
poetry commemorating those who lost their lives building the Rideau
Canal. |
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Type of event: Entertainment and the
arts, Special events and holidays
(613)
726-7583 Visit
Web Site |
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Maple syrup fun
Fulton’s Pancake House and Sugar Bush |
February 24 - April 22, 2007 |
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Sleigh rides, maple taffy on snow, interpretive walking trails and
hearty maple meals. |
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Type of
event: Countryside, Culinary, Family, Special events and
holidays, Sports and outdoors
613-256-3867 Visit
Web Site |
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Ottawa International Writers Festival, Spring Edition
Library and Archives Canada |
April 15 - 22, 2007 |
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A
celebration of the finest new and established writing from across Canada
and around the world. |
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Type of event: Entertainment and the
arts, Festivals
(613)
562-1243 Visit
Web Site |
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Royal Canadian Mounted Police Musical Ride Centre
RCMP Rockcliffe Stables |
January 30 - May 1, 2007
Tuesdays and Thursdays |
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Experience a living tribute to Canadian heritage and history where you
can meet the majestic horses, visit the riding school and tour the
stables of the RCMP. |
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Type of event: Countryside, Entertainment
and the arts, Family, Free, Museum exhibitions, Sports and
outdoors, Unique
613-998-8199 Visit
Web Site |
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Bienvenue à (une ville dont vous êtes le touriste)
La Nouvelle Scène |
April 20 - May 4, 2007 |
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Audio-guided by a human voice, they will become, little by little, this
foreigner who surveys the city. The VOICE suggests to them a past, a
life they may have forgotten... An uncommon experiment with living. |
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Type of event: Entertainment and the arts
(613)
241-2727, ext. 1 Visit
Web Site |
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Québec Scene
National Arts Centre |
April 20 - May 5, 2007 |
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Québec Scene is a cultural festival that will showcase the very best of
Québec’s theatre, music, dance, comedy, culinary arts, literature and
film. |
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Type of event: Culinary, Entertainment
and the arts, Family, Festivals, Special events and holidays, Unique
(613)
947-7000 x252 1 (866) 850-2787 Visit
Web Site |
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Ron Mueck
National Gallery of Canada |
March 2 - May 6, 2007 |
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Mueck’s sculptures are extremely lifelike: veins, wrinkles, moles, body
hair, rashes... every detail has been crafted to such perfection that
the remarkably convincing result is deeply troubling.
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Type of event: Entertainment and the
arts, Museum exhibitions
(613)
990-1985 1 (800) 319-2787 Visit
Web Site |
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Robert Davidson: The Abstract Edge
National Gallery of Canada |
February 2 - May 6, 2007 |
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Paintings and sculptures by a leading contemporary Haida artist. The 30
works, dating from 1983 to the present, include acrylic paintings on
canvas, paper, deerskin drums, low-relief carved cedar panels, and
sculptures in cedar and aluminum. |
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Type of event: Entertainment and the
arts, Museum exhibitions
613-990-1985 1-800-319-2787 Visit
Web Site |
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On-going Events |
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UNIQUE! 30 Years of Outstanding Crafts
Canadian Museum of Civilization |
October 26, 2006 - August 5, 2007 |
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From
elegant and practical furniture to delicate and whimsical glassware, see
120 examples of fine Canadian craft, produced by Canada’s most
accomplished and creative craftspeople. |
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Type of event: Museum exhibitions
819-776-7000 1-800-555-5621 Visit
Web Site |
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Masters of the Plains: Ancient Nomads of Russia and Canada
Canadian Museum of Civilization |
November 30, 2006 - September 3, 2007 |
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Compares the ancient culture histories of two northern grassland
regions—the Russian steppes and the Northern Great Plains of North
America. |
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Type of event: Museum exhibitions
819-776-7000 1-800-555-5621 Visit
Web Site |
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Autopsy of a Murder
Canada Science and Technology Museum |
September 29, 2006 - September 3, 2007 |
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A
murder has been committed and three suspects have been identified. Join
the investigation, analyze the data, and find the culprit in this
interactive exhibition. |
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Type of event: Family, Museum exhibitions
613-991-3044 1-866-442-4416 Visit
Web Site |
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Food for Health
Canada Agriculture Museum |
March 1 - October 31, 2007 |
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An
innovative exhibition on the vital importance of food and food safety in
our everyday lives. |
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Type of
event: Countryside, Family, Museum exhibitions
(613)
991-3044 1 (866) 442-4416 Visit
Web Site |
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Afghanistan: A Glimpse of War
Canadian War Museum |
February 9, 2007 - January 6, 2008 |
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Shows
Canada’s involvement in the “war on terror” and in the rebuilding of a
country through personal accounts and artifacts collected by journalists
in the field. |
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Type of event: Museum exhibitions
819-776-7000 1-800-555-5621 Visit
Web Site |
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The Post Goes Pop
Canadian Museum of Civilization |
November 10, 2006 - April 13, 2008 |
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Look
at the role that the postal service has played in daily life and see how
postal symbols have come to represent and express the values and
activities of contemporary society. |
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Type of event: Family, Museum exhibitions
819-776-7000 1-800-555-5621 Visit
Web Site |
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(Winter Rideau Canal photo courtesy
of Pierre S. Jaques; NAC Tulips and Canal photo courtesy of Marc Fowler)
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