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to 1917. The exterior of grey, rock-faced Gloucester limestone features perpendicular Gothic windows, buttresses, an ample polygonal apse and a substantial crenulated bell tower. Enjoy the massive hammer-beams of the chancel, the art glass in the great west window, a memorial window to Prime Minister Sir Robert Borden and family who worshipped here, and early 20th century windows made by Ottawas Colonial Art Glass Company. Enjoy the unique nine-bell carillon and guided tours of the church and bell tower. P, W, B, S, OC Transpo Route 5.
q 1. Abbotsford House
950 Bank St. Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Built in 1872 to serve as the private residence for Bytown pioneer Alexander Mutchmor, and was officially recognized as a Designated Heritage Property in 1984. The plaque is located on the outside of the building under the dining rooms bay window. Built of stone and in gothic revival style, it was thought of as a mansion fair to temp the passing gaze by the Board of Directors who purchased it in 1889 as a home to assist those who through age, infirmity and misfortune were unable to help themselves. Abbotsford House was renovated in 1928 (including the addition of a wing), and again in the mid-70s. It was converted into a Seniors Recreational Dropin-Centre, and remains an active Leisure and Resource Centre for Adults 55 and older. Three original marble fireplace mantels still adorn the parlour and dining room. The main floor will be available for viewing, and High Tea will be served at modest price in the Abbotsford Dining Room. W, D, P, R, B, OC Transpo 1, 7.
190 Bronson Ave. Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A superb example of decorative Queen Anne Revival architecture, the house was built in 1889 for Robert J. Davidson of Davidson Lumber Company as a wedding present for his wife. He hired his best workmen to carve and fit the ornate oak walls, floors and ceilings. Today, it is the headquarters of the Heritage Canada Foundation and the Ottawa Valley chapter of the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society. W, P, B, S, OC Transpo Route - please visit the OC Transpo website for route information.
q 5. Arts Court
2 Daly Ave. Sat. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. / Sun. CLOSED Arts Court, the former Carleton County Courthouse, was built in 1870 to replace the first courthouse and jail of 1842 that had burned beyond repair. Designed by architect Robert Surtees, the building boasts a number of Italianate features, including window surrounds, rusticated quoins and tall chimneystacks. The cornerstone includes gold, silver and copper coins and bank tokens of the period. Two years after the new courthouse on Elgin opened in 1986, this limestone building was transferred to the City of Ottawa. Arts Court is now home to more than 25 arts and heritage organizations. Tour the buildings galleries. No photography permitted in galleries. W, D, $P, S, all OC Transpo Routes to the Rideau Centre.
q 9. Blackburn Building
223 Somerset St. Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Built by Henry Blackburn and completed in 1936, the Blackburn is unique in its French Deco style. Designed by local Architect Lucien Leblanc, this decorative site features a five storey atrium, and wrap-around balconies. These are rare features for Canadian architecture of the period but commonly found in Europe or South America as the style maximizes natural light in the space. Historically built as a suite, fully furnished building for visiting dignitaries and politicians. $P, S, OC Transpo Route - Please visit OC Transpo website for routes.
q 2. Algonquin Centre of
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1408 Woodroffe Ave. (ACCE Building) Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Built in 2011, this 190,000 square foot contemporary facility was designed to be an inter-professional space that encourages collaboration between all construction and design related programs offered at the college in a single location. The space features: a five-storey biowall made up of living plants that filters the air, built-in sensors located throughout the building to provide realtime and historical building diagnostics via on-site LCD screens, a green roof and much more. Additional parking can be found at 100 Constellation Dr. throughout the weekend event only. W, D, P, B, $P, OC Transpo Routes 95, 118.
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W = Public washrooms D = Disabled access P = Free parking nearby B = Bike parking $P = Metered/paid parking nearby R = Refreshments/snacks for sale S = On shuttle route
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Sat. CLOSED / Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Established in 1887 the Britannia Yacht Club was built from an old saw mill. Club members have won many championships and one Olympic gold medal. The newly renovated club boasts the beautiful Dragon Lounge where visitors can see a unique bar fashioned out of a dragon sail boat. Visitors will notice a large stone tower that is part of the original structure. Despite additions the clubhouse retains its historic appearance. The Club offers one of the best views of the Ottawa River and is enjoyed by members all year round. W, D, P, R, B, OC Transpo Route 16 Britannia.
Bruyre Hospital
130 Anderson St. Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A building with this much character serves as the perfect backdrop to the local companys fair trade and organic coffee roasting operation. Built in the 1920s by Bell as a carriage stable, Bridgehead has restored the beauty of this original structure to use as the Roastery that supplies coffee for all 15 of its locations in Ottawa. The building is also home to a stunning coffeehouse where customers can enjoy a latte while experiencing the full roasting operations. Notice the original triple red-brick construction, concrete wood double peaked roof and industrial steel girder supports. Main level will be accessible. W, D, B, $P, S, OC Transpo Route 2, 14, 16, 85.
2701 Dunrobin Rd. Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. In 1878 a tiny clapboard Methodist church was built in South March on the north side of the intersection of Highway 17 and Constance Bay Road. Many of its members soon relocated to Dunrobin where farm land was better. They hired Henry Holbrook to dismantle the church and rebuild it in its present location. This quaint little building, with its pointed arch windows, has been a house of worship for 135 years. P.
proudly adorned his building with the Latin proverb: Audaces Fortuna Juvat, meaning Fortune Favors the Bold. The plaque is still there, on the outer brick wall. The buildings past as a place to produce bread and its present as a place to produce art is of interest. Art, like bread, sustains society. W, P, S, OC Transpo Route 14.
the many services the department offers to the public, including the new ePassport. And take in several exhibits and art marking Canadas term as chair of the Arctic Council. W, D, P, B, $P, S, OC Transpo route 9.
q 42. Fairfields
3080 Richmond Rd., entrance: front doors facing Richmond Rd. Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fairfields Heritage Property was built in the 1840s and was once the home to the prominent Bell family of Nepean until the year 2000. The heritage home sits on 1.84 acres of the original familys extensive farm. After the devastating fire in 1870, the residence was rebuilt as it is seen today, in the Gothic Revival style. Learn more about the fascinating history of the Bell family as you partake in guided tours, Victorian themed garden games and light refreshments. Programming for Fairfields is provided by Nepean Museum. W, P, R, OC Transpo Route 97, 2.
q 49.Goulbourn Museum
2064 Huntley Rd. Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Goulbourn Museum and History Centre are housed in the 1872 Goulbourn Town Hall and adjacent 1961 Clerks Building. Originally a wooden structure, the Museums exterior was clad in cement bricks around 1930. The interior maintains its charm with tongue & groove walls and ceiling. Exhibitions include The Village Store and The 100th Regiment of Foot. Children can try on pioneer clothing, barter for goods or enlist in the British military. Visitors are encouraged to explore the museum unaccompanied or with a guide. Our curator will give guided tours of our collections storage area, which is usually closed to the public. W, D, P.
of energy-saving technologies and renewable resources. The Archives consists of a public reference room, exhibition gallery, conservation laboratory, and state-of-the-art vaults. The Library Materials Centre is the hub for delivering materials to all 33 branches and the Bookmobile. The Automated Materials Handling System helps sort the library materials to ensure they are delivered to the right location. Tours and activities for all ages. W, D, P, B, OC Transpo Routes 94, 95, 86B, 111, 156, and 172.
square tower and walls of local Nepean fieldstone. The interior of the church features tall windows, pointed arches, and colonnades. The stones were imported from quarries in France and Italy. A stained glass window was installed in the chancel in 1955 and another over the balcony in 1977. W, D, P, B, $P, S, OC Transpo Route - Weekends, routes 5 and 14 service Elgin St with stops at Lisgar.
Mill St., Amelia Island Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Built by industrialist E.H. Bronson in 1891 during the lumber boom, the Chaudire No. 2 Generating Station is believed to be the oldest operating hydroelectric generator in Canada. The generators and turbines were completely refurbished in 2001 and a fourth generator was added increasing total output by 65 per cent. Despite being automated and controlled remotely, all of the original equipment has been preserved and looks exactly as it did a century ago. Guided tours (only) departing every 20 minutes. Spaces are limited to 360 visitors per day. Some advance time stamped tickets will be available each morning. Visitors must wear closed toed shoes and children must be accompanied by an adult. W, P.
Church 630 Island Park Dr. Sat. 10 a.m to 4 p.m. / Sun. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Long before the Queensway, there was the Kingsway. Kingsway United Church took its name from a stop on the railway tracks that bisected Island Park Drive where the major highway now stands. In 1939, King George VI and Queen Elizabeth made a stop at this very location, as part of their visit to Canada. It has since been renamed Kitchissippi United Church in 2008. Visitors will appreciate the colourful and intricate glass windows in the narthex, sanctuary and chapel and music enthusiasts will enjoy the sound of our beautiful Casavant Pipe Organ. Today, Kitchissippi United Church is a vibrant, growing community. The building is fully accessible; organ demonstrations and musical entertainment provided throughout Saturday. Bouncy castle and face painting for young visitors. Regular Sunday Service 10 a.m. W, D, P, R, B, OC Transpo Route 85, 176.
1074 Bank St. Sat. 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. / Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Built in 1932 in the depths of the Great Depression, the Mayfair Theatre is one of Ottawas last two neighbourhood cinemas, and one of the oldest surviving independent movie houses in all of Canada. It has the distinction of never having been owned by, or affiliated with, any of the major cinema chains. It is one of the few surviving examples of an atmospheric cinema, built with a particular theme to enhance the movie-going experience and draw the movie-goer into the world of the imagination. The same architectural features that were incorporated into its interior design in 1932 the detailing that suggests a Spanish-style villa have been virtually untouched over these past 81 years. The Mayfair was declared an official heritage building by the City of Ottawa in 2008. W, D, P, R, B, $P, OC Transpo Route 1, 7.
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General since 1867. It has been a stage for Canadian history for nearly 200 years. Visit the staterooms and learn about the history and the role of the Governor General. Dont miss our Visitor Centre, believed to be the older building on-site. Tour guides will be on location and happy to bring the site to life. W, D, P, B, OC Transpo Route 9.
320 Sussex Dr. Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Royal Canadian Mint is headquartered in the historic downtown Ottawa building where it was founded in 1908. Today, this facility produces hand-crafted collector and commemorative coins, gold and silver bullion products, medals and medallions. The Mints gold refinery and Research and Development Centre of Excellence are also located here in Ottawa. Visitors will receive a guided tour of the Mints operations explaining the many different coin manufacturing technologies, how precious metals are melted, and how a coil of silver or gold strip is transformed into coins. Enjoy the 2010 Vancouver Winter Games medal display, and a final stop in the gift shop where souvenir collector coins are available for purchase. For an unforgettable souvenir, take a photo holding a 24 kt pure gold bar worth over $700,000 weighing 28 lbs (12.7 kg). W, D, $P, S, OC Transpo Route please visit OC Transpo route for route information.
appearance. Saint-Franois-dAssise is known for its forest of ancient statues, including: St. Anthony (1894), the Sacred Heart (1896), Notre-Dame-de-Pit (1897), St. Pascal Baylon (1899). The organ, built in 1886 by Karn-Warren of Toronto, was acquired in 1933. On the front wall of the church, there are two niches with the statues of St. Francis and St. Anthony. Two bell towers of unequal height contain five bells. An imposing two-level flight of front steps makes this church one of Ottawas most beautiful monuments. W, D, P, B, S, OC Transpo Route 2.
528 Old St. Patrick St. Sat. CLOSED / Sun. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Designed by J.P.M. Lecourt (1824-1913), whose buildings graced Montreal, Quebec and Winnipeg, St. Anne Church was built in 1873 in the Quebec vernacular neo-classical style. It became the centre of the religious, social and political life of the Francophone population in Lowertown East. Figures central to Canadas early literary and intellectual development frequented St. Anne, and it played a leading role in opposition to Rglement 17 (1912) estricting access to French language education in Ontario. The stained glass windows list donors such as Dr. Valade, commissioned to evaluate Louis Riels mental state and whose conclusion opposed that of Sir John A. MacDonald. Visitors are warmly welcomed to attend the scheduled 8:30 or 10:30 a.m. masses and First Communions, as well as the Corpus Christi procession which follows: Doors Open Ottawa activities to follow from 1 to 4 p.m. W, D, P, R, B, OC Transpo Route 1, 5, 7.
150 Mann Ave. Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Experience the energy and life within these walls. Located in the former St. Pius X School of Le Conseil Des Ecoles Catholiques de Langue Frangaise du Centre-Est, this building provides a modern, well-equipped facility. It functions as a school for young mothers between the ages of 15 and 21, and their children, aged from two months to three years. Under one roof, young mothers can work towards an accredited high school education, develop parenting and life skills, and address mental health and social issues, while their children receive a high quality early childhood education. W, D, P, R, OC Transpo Route Transitway to Lees or Bus 16.
q 118. TV Rogers
1810 St-Laurent Blvd., Building A Sat. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. / Sun. CLOSED The TV Rogers station is located at 1810 St. Laurent Boulevard, across from the Canada Science and Technology Museum. Our studio will be open to the community so that they can discover the wonderful world of television. Visit the control room and the sound stage, and learn about television production equipment as well as programs offered by the station, such as volunteering and program proposals. Although TV Rogers is a French-language community station, English-speaking residents are welcome! W, D, P, R, OC Transpo Route please visit OC Transpo website.
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