Los huéspedes del Lord Elgin disfrutan de caminatas a lo largo del Canal Rideau, o en invierno, de patinar sobre el cuando se convierte en la pista de patinaje más larga del mundo. Como capital de Canadá, los visitantes disfrutan de los Edificios del Parlamento, del Centro Nacional de Artes, del Museo de Civilización, de la Galería Nacional de Arte y del nuevo Museo de Guerra.
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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2006 Mitel Canadian PGA Seniors' Championship
The Marshes Golf Club at Brookstreet |
July 26 - 29, 2006 |
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The championship features a Pro-Am tournament; spectacular Lumiere
Gala Celebration; and a three-day, 54-hole individual stroke play
competition open to Canadian PGA Professionals aged 50 and older
(beginning on Thursday, July 27). |
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Type of event: Special events and
holidays, Sports and outdoors
(613) 271-3370 Visit Web Site |
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Midsummer Herbfest
The Herb Garden, Almonte |
July 30, 2006 |
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Wander the gardens, attend cooking demonstrations, enjoy live music,
feast at the food fair--something for every herb enthusiast. |
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Type of
event: Countryside, Culinary, Festivals
(613) 256-0228 Visit
Web Site |
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Governor General’s Summer Concert Series
Rideau Hall |
July 15 - 30, 2006
Saturdays and Sundays, except July 29 |
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Pack a picnic and enjoy outdoor concerts by the National Youth
Orchestra of Canada, the Band of the Ceremonial Guard, the National
Arts Centre Orchestra, Quartanga, and The Gryphon Trio. |
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Type of event: Entertainment and the
arts, Family, Free
(613) 991-4422 1 (866) 842-4422 Visit
Web Site |
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Ottawa International Chamber Music Festival
Various locations |
July 22 - August 5, 2006 |
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The world's largest chamber music festival presents concerts in
beautiful Ottawa churches and offers a wide array of music. |
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Type of event: Entertainment and the
arts, Festivals, Unique
(613) 234-8008 Visit
Web Site |
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Glengarry Highland Games
Maxville, East of Ottawa |
August 4 - 5, 2006 |
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Witness traditional Scottish events with over 60 pipe bands, 200
Highland dancers, sports, pageantry and tradition. |
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Type of
event: Countryside, Entertainment and the arts, Family, Festivals
(613) 527-2876 1 (888) 298-1666 Visit
Web Site |
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Ottawa Busker Festival
Sparks Street Mall |
August 3 - 7, 2006 |
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Very unorthodox entertainment by street performers from around the
world. Free admission but donations appreciated. |
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Type of event: Entertainment and the
arts, Family, Festivals, Free
(613) 230-0984 Visit
Web Site |
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Company of Fools: Two Gentlemen of Verona
Various Ottawa parks |
July 3 - August 7, 2006
except Sundays |
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A
romantic comedy that will make for a delightful evening of
Shakespeare under the stars. Pass the hat for payment. |
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Type of event: Entertainment and the
arts, Free
(613) 569-6352 Visit
Web Site |
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Sound of Light / Les grands Feux
Casino du Lac-Leamy |
July 29 - August 12, 2006
Wednesdays and Saturdays |
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An international fireworks competition with the greatest pyrotechnic
experts—five unforgettable evenings of magical moments, colourful
lights and melodic sound. |
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Type of event: Entertainment and the
arts, Family, Festivals
(819) 771-3389 Visit
Web Site |
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Ottawa Lumière Festival
Stanley Park, New Edinburgh |
August 12, 2006 |
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An evening festival with performers, large lantern statues created
by artists, and members of the public who have made their own
lanterns. |
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Type of event: Entertainment and the
arts, Family, Festivals, Free
(613) 745-2742 Visit
Web Site |
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30th Ottawa International Antique and Classic Boat Show
Manotick |
August 12, 2006 |
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This presentation of vintage wooden boats includes cruisers,
runabouts, speed boats, canoes, skiffs and “boats in motion." |
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Type of
event: Countryside, Family, Sports and outdoors, Unique
(613) 842-0777 Visit
Web Site |
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Ontario Summer Games
Various locations |
August 9 - 13, 2006 |
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More than 3,500 athletes, coaches and officials from across the
province will participate in 19 sports. |
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Type of
event: Family, Festivals, Sports and outdoors
(613) 580-2848 Visit
Web Site |
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Perth Garlic Festival
Town of Perth |
August 12 - 13, 2006 |
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Celebrate the ‘stinking rose’! Perth is scented with the pungent
aroma of garlic while thousands of ‘garlic heads’ revel in the many
attributes of this wonderful herb. |
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Type of
event: Countryside, Culinary, Family, Festivals, Unique
(613) 267-5322 1 (877) 268-2833 Visit
Web Site |
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Fortissimo: Beating Retreat Ceremony
Parliament Hill |
August 18 - 19, 2006 |
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The Ceremonial Guard hosts several brass and reed bands and pipes
and drums in the annual Beating Retreat ceremony. |
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Type of event: Entertainment and the
arts, Free, Special events and holidays
(613) 992-4793 Visit
Web Site |
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L’écho d’un peuple
Centennial Farm Drouin, Casselman |
July 6 - August 19, 2006
Thursday to Saturday |
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A
blockbuster outdoor show relating four centuries of French history
in North America and Ontario with 200 actors and dancers portraying
1,000 characters within two hours. Presented in French. |
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Type of
event: Countryside, Entertainment and the arts, Family, Unique
(613) 443-3335 1 (866) 313-3246
Visit Web Site |
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Caribe-Expo: Ottawa Caribbean Carnival
Various locations |
August 18 - 20, 2006 |
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Enjoy lively calypso and soca. The cultural showcase of the event is
the Caribe-Expo Street Parade where music is to be heard and fun is
to be had. |
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Type of event: Entertainment and the
arts, Family, Festivals, Free
(613) 729-1408 Visit
Web Site |
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Ottawa GreekFest
1315 Prince of Wales Drive |
August 10 - 20, 2006 |
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Fun, food and festivities, with live music, traditional dancers,
Greek cuisine and rainy day programs. |
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Type of
event: Culinary, Entertainment and the arts, Family, Festivals
(613) 225-8016 Visit
Web Site |
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CKCU Ottawa Folk Festival
Britannia Park |
August 17 - 20, 2006 |
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The festival highlights Canada's rich traditions with music, dance,
storytelling and crafts. Side-stage shows are a particular highlight
as musicians share the spotlight. |
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Type of event: Entertainment and the
arts, Festivals
(613) 230-8234 Visit
Web Site |
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Odyssey Theatre: Bungsu and the Big Snake
Strathcona Park |
July 20 - August 20, 2006
Tuesday through Sunday |
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A
lively outdoor performance under the stars in the commedia dell’Arte
style. |
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Type of event: Entertainment and the
arts, Family, Unique
(613) 232-8407 Visit
Web Site |
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Swing Fever
Théâtre du Casino du Lac-Leamy |
July 2 - August 23, 2006
Sunday to Wednesday |
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Swing Fever will take you back to the ’40s, when everyone was
dancing to swing. |
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Type of event: Entertainment and the
arts
(819) 772-2530 1 (800) 361-4595 Visit
Web Site |
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Changing the Guard
Parliament Hill |
June 24 - August 26, 2006 |
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Catch the thrilling spectacle of the Changing the Guard ceremony.
Come early (9:45 am) to learn about the symbolism, history and
proceedings of the ceremony. |
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Type of event: Entertainment and the
arts, Family, Free, Special events and holidays, Unique
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(800) 465-1867 Visit
Web Site |
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Centretown Movies
Outdoors, Dundonald Park on Somerset Street between Bay Street and
Lyon Street |
July 1 - August 26, 2006
Fridays and Saturdays |
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Bring a lawn chair and munchies to enjoy great movies in the great
outdoors. Admission is pay-what-you-can. |
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Type of event: Entertainment and the
arts, Free, Unique
(613) 232-1534 Visit
Web Site |
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Tea on the Veranda
Laurier House |
July 6 - August 26, 2006
Thursday through Saturday |
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Visit the home of two of Canada's most notable Prime Ministers Sir
Wilfrid Laurier and the Right Honourable William Lyon Mackenzie King
followed by afternoon tea on the enclosed veranda. |
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Type of event: Entertainment and the
arts, Museum exhibitions
(613) 992-8142 Visit
Web Site |
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Dracula
National Arts Centre |
August 22 - 26, 2006 |
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In a Europe torn by war and conflict, in 2050, a passionate quest
will play out. Presented in French. |
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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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Pride Week
Various locations |
August 18 - 27, 2006 |
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Ottawa's gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered communities will
be jumping on the pride wagon. From culture to partying, there's an
event for everyone. |
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Type of event: Entertainment and the
arts, Festivals
(613) 238-2424 Visit
Web Site |
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Super Ex: Central Canada Exhibition
Lansdowne Park |
August 17 - 27, 2006 |
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A
multi-faceted 11-day exhibition, The Ex combines entertainment,
outdoor shows and attractions, a large midway, theme pavilions and
agricultural programs. |
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Type of
event: Countryside, Entertainment and the arts, Family, Festivals
(613) 237-7222
Visit Web Site |
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Upper Gatineau Whitewater Festival
Maniwaki, Québec |
August 26 - 28, 2006 |
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A
family event that welcomes canoe, kayak and rafting enthusiasts of
all calibers. |
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Type of
event: Countryside, Family, Festivals, Sports and outdoors
(514) 252-3001 Visit
Web Site |
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Cabaret U-Mano
Théâtre du Casino du Lac-Leamy |
June 28 - September 2, 2006
Thursday to Saturday |
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World premiere! A variety show whose stars are sensual and talented
puppets . . . for adults! Inspired by a musical combination of
blues, jazz and pop, Cabaret U-Mano innovates with its spectacular
puppetry, and with its broad musical repertoire. |
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Type of event: Entertainment and the
arts, Unique
(819) 772-2530 1 (800) 361-4595 Visit
Web Site |
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Emily Carr: New Perspectives
National Gallery of Canada |
June 2 - September 3, 2006 |
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Rugs, pottery, portraits and paintings illustrate Carr's role in
cultural tourism and depiction of the industrialized landscape. |
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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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Alcatel Sunday Bikedays
Various locations |
May 21 - September 3, 2006
Sunday only |
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Come bike, rollerblade or run many scenic routes in Ottawa and
Gatineau that are closed to traffic on Sunday mornings from Victoria
Day weekend (May 21) to Labour Day weekend (September 3). |
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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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aMAZEing summer fun
Saunders Farm |
June 24 - September 4, 2006 |
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Cool down in the water spray zone, set amongst the world's largest
collection of hedge mazes, puzzle mazes, corn maze, hayrides and
more. |
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Type of
event: Countryside, Family, Unique
(613) 838-5440 Visit
Web Site |
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Fatal Attraction
Canadian Museum of Nature |
May 1 - September 4, 2006 |
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Discover the extents to which animals go to attract a mate in this
playful look at animal courtship rituals. Canadian premiere. |
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Type of event: Family, Museum
exhibitions
(613) 566-4700 1 (800) 263-4433 Visit
Web Site |
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Beads of Life
Canadian Museum of Civilization |
April 15, 2005 - September 10, 2006 |
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The tradition of making and using beaded ornaments in eastern and
southern Africa has been revived in recent years. Learn about the
religious and ritual functions of 185 magnificent objects. |
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Type of event: Museum exhibitions
(613) 776-7000 1 (800) 555-5621 Visit
Web Site |
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Sound and Light Show
Parliament Hill |
July 5 - September 10, 2006 |
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Canada: The Spirit of a Country uses fantastic lighting effects and
impressive, gigantic images to share the songs, poems, stories and
visions that highlight many of Canada's cultural and technological
achievements. |
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Type of event: Entertainment and the
arts, Family, Free, Unique
(613) 239-5000 1 (800) 465-1867
Visit Web Site |
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Growing Up with the Berenstain Bears
Canadian Children's Museum |
May 27 - September 10, 2006 |
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Explore environments, choices, adventures and dilemmas within the
Berenstain Bear stories to role-play, experiment and problem-solve. |
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Type of event: Family, Museum
exhibitions
(819) 776-7000 1 (800) 555-5621 Visit
Web Site |
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On-going Events
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Acting the Part: Photography as Theatre
National Gallery of Canada |
June 16 - October 1, 2006 |
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One of the first exhibitions to explore the transformation and wide
variety of staged photographs from the 19th century to the present,
contemporary practice. |
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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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Hull-Chelsea-Wakefield Steam Train |
May 6 - October 29, 2006
Check schedule |
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All aboard for a memorable journey on board one of Canada’s last
remaining authentic steam-powered trains: sunset dinner tours,
Sunday brunches, and fall colour tours. |
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Type of
event: Countryside, Culinary, Family, Unique
(819) 778-7246 1 (800) 871-7246 Visit
Web Site |
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Clash of Empires: The War That Made Canada 1754-1763
Canadian War Museum |
May 31 - November 12, 2006 |
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The exhibit explores the international context of the Seven Years
War and how it has helped shape today's world. |
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Type of event: Museum exhibitions
(819) 776-7000 1 (800) 555-5621 Visit
Web Site |
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The Painted Photograph
Canadian Museum of Contemporary Photography |
May 5 - November 19, 2006 |
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The beautiful works of David Bierk, Sarah Nind, and Jaclyn Shoub
combine photography and painting. |
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Type of event: Entertainment and the
arts, Museum exhibitions
(613) 990-8257 Visit
Web Site |
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The Street
Canadian Museum of Contemporary Photography |
May 5 - November 19, 2006 |
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The street has been seen by photographers both as a public space
where signs of culture proliferate and as a private space where
identities are played out. |
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Type of event: Entertainment and the
arts, Museum exhibitions
(613) 990-8257 Visit
Web Site |
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PETRA: Lost City of Stone
Canadian Museum of Civilization |
April 7, 2006 - January 2, 2007 |
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A
comprehensive exhibition on the ancient metropolis and its founders,
the Nabateans, featuring more than 200 objects from Jordan, Europe
and America. |
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Type of event: Museum exhibitions
(819) 776-7000 1 (800) 555-5621 Visit
Web Site |
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Lace Up: Canada's Passion for Skating
Canadian Museum of Civilization |
January 27, 2006 - March 4, 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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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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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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(Winter Rideau Canal photo courtesy
of Pierre S. Jaques; NAC Tulips and Canal photo courtesy of Marc Fowler)
