7,000 Metres of Heritage and Fun!

Energy Ottawa Green Rendezvous/ Confederation Park
August 1-3

Rideau Heritage Village
Come and enjoy attractions along the 202 kilometres of the Rideau Canal from Kingston to Ottawa. Visit this amazing miniature village in Confederation Park, featuring:

1. Over 15 exhibitors from Rideau Canal Communities;
2. Heritage demonstrations and performances;
3. Ghosts and Echoes of the Rideau – presented by Parks Canada
4. Rideau Canal Heritage Couples –historical characters representing the 5 canal Builder Groups will take you back in time!

Heritage Walking Tours
july 31 - august 3

Discover the Rideau Canal by taking one or all three of our Heritage Walking Tours!

1. The Rideau Canal – UNESCO World Heritage Site Tour
   Tour guide: Michel Prévost, Chief Archivist, University of Ottawa
2. Architectural and Engineering Wonders on the Canal
   Tour guide: David Jeanes, retired professional engineer
3. Lowertown West Walking Tour
   Tour guide: Hagit Hadaya, architectural historian

bytown museum
july 31 - august 3

The Bytown Museum showcases true tales of courage, passion and scandal in Ottawa’s history!

1. Daily tours and children’s programs
2. Pioneer playtime and historic dress-up
3. Photography Exhibitions
4. Colonel By Day Celebrations and free admission on August 3