HERITAGE OTTAWA
Join Heritage Ottawa in celebrating Heritage Day on Tuesday, February 16, 2016 with special heritage events held from 11:30am to 2:00pm at Ottawa City Hall.
Heritage Day is a nationwide celebration that encourages all Canadians to explore their local heritage, to get involved with stewardship and advocacy groups, and to visit museums, archives, and places of architectural significance.
Mayor Jim Watson will proclaim February 16 to be Heritage Day in Ottawa and will recognize the importance of distinctive destinations and exploring historic places.
At 11:30 am, Heritage Ottawa will present the 2016 Gordon Cullingham Research and Publication Grant to this year's winner.
Canada is rich in historic sites, special places and events that tell our story and delight visitors from near and far. Our distinctive destinations are as varied as Canadians themselves: Aboriginal Pow Wows, music halls, traditional fishing villages, historic lighthouses, old stone mills, prairie festivals and botanical gardens.
Heritage tourism offers adventure, storied history, vibrant culture and stunning landscapes for every age group and interest: from trendy ’hoods to rural farmsteads, kid-friendly forts to sacred landmarks, and country inns to grand hotels.
Whether travelling across town or cross-country, Canada’s distinctive destinations are definitely worth the trip!
Join the Cultural and Heritage Services Branch in partnership with the Council of Heritage Organization in Ottawa at Ottawa City Hall, browse informational displays and mingle with over 45 exhibitors, including Heritage Ottawa, at the 2016 Heritage Showcase. Find out how heritage is being celebrated in your community; learn about services offered by local heritage organizations, public programs and special initiatives, as well as professional development and volunteer opportunities.
For the young, and the young at heart, historic places made for play are all around us and ready to be enjoyed.
In addition to Heritage Day, the entire third week of February is Heritage Week. Celebrate heritage by visiting a historic site, a heritage property or a museum.
Becoming a member of Heritage Ottawa or making a donation is a great way to get involved and show your support for the preservation of Ottawa's outstanding heritage!
The 2016 Heritage Day Celebrations will be held at Jean Piggott Place, Ottawa City Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue West. The event is free of charge.