Jane’s Walk Ottawa 2013 – Free tours of Ottawa
Jane’s Walk: Saturday & Sunday, May 4 & 5 Jane’s Walk Ottawa will be back in May for a sixth year. Jane’s Walk Ottawa is our local celebration of the work of Jane Jacobs that begins with More...
Visit for free the Doors Open in Ottawa – 100 prestigious buildings
2 Days + 100 of the city’s most prestigious buildings + free admission = Doors Open Ottawa Doors Open Ottawa is the region’s largest heritage event, unlocking over 100 of the area’s most architecturally More...
Visit the Notre-Dame de Québec cathedral
Built on the site of the first chapel constructed by Champlain in 1633, Notre-Dame de Québec Church was erected in 1647 and was called Notre-Dame-de-la-Paix. In 1664, it became the first parish church in North More...
Discover the Fortifications of Québec National Historic Site
Fortifications of Québec National Historic Site commemorates the defence system developed between 1608 and 1871 in Québec, Canada’s main stronghold during the colonial period. This site invites you to discover More...
Visit one of the Doors Open in Ontario for free
The first Doors Open Day (La Journée Portes Ouvertes) took place in France in 1984. The idea soon spread to neighbouring countries, including the Netherlands, Sweden, the Republic of Ireland, Belgium and Scotland. More...
Visit the Parliament Building of Quebec for free
The Parliament Building is one of the key works of Eugène-Étienne Taché (1836-1912). The quadrilateral building surrounding an inner courtyard was constructed between 1877 and 1886 in the Second Empire style More...
Discover the Place-Royale in Quebec City
Today you can explore the still visible traces of historic events that took place long ago on Place-Royale in Québec City. You can explore the area virtually on the Web with 360-degree panoramas, or on location More...
Discover a new free exhibit: À La Carte at the currency museum in Ottawa
From January 6 to April 8, the Currency Museum is paying respect to the undeniably indispensable credit card. À La Carte is a new exhibition that explores the evolution of credit as currency. Free admission. More More...
Overlooks the spectacular Hog’s Back Falls
Hog’s Back Park in Ottawa overlooks the spectacular Hog’s Back Falls on the Rideau River. This urban nature park is surrounded by history. During the construction of the Rideau Canal (1826–1832), one of the More...
Discover the Rideau Falls Park and Green Island
At Rideau Falls Park you’ll find an impressive view of the waterfalls that give the Park its name. The twin waterfalls mark the spot where the Ottawa River meets the Rideau River. The Park has several commemorations More...
