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DOORS OPEN
OTTAWA 2019
June 1 and 2
Two days. Over 130 buildings. Free admission.
FREE shuttle bus to nearly 50 sites.
This year, on June 1, the City also celebrates
Intergenerational Day, which is a celebration
of older and younger generations coming
together for a greater understanding of what
we have in common and what makes us
unique. Doors Open Ottawa offers the ideal
way for people of different generations to
spend time together, learning about each
other and our great inclusive city.
If you are coming downtown, consider using
The first weekend of June is one of the the Free OC Transpo Shuttle to help you get
busiest in Ottawa, with thousands of around to nearly 50 Ottawa locations.
residents and visitors enjoying the beginning
of the summer months and seasonal And don’t forget your camera so that you
activities and festivals. can enter the Doors Open Ottawa Instagram
Photography Contest! For more details about
This year, June 1 to 2 marks the 17th edition the contest, visit ottawa.ca/doorsopen.
of Doors Open Ottawa; a weekend on which
we have the opportunity to explore more Wherever you choose to visit, I hope to
than 130 of Ottawa’s most interesting places, see you and 80,000 of your friends and
including 10 new sites, free of charge. Come neighbours making the most of Doors Open
learn about Ottawa’s rich architectural and Ottawa.
cultural heritage while getting behind-the-
scenes access to some of the city’s most
treasured landmarks!
I am particularly excited about some new
additions to this year’s list of participants:,
the National Arts Centre, Health Canada’s
Product Safety Laboratory, the Official Jim Watson
Residence of the Embassy of Denmark and Mayor
the Algonquin College DARE District.
Share the experience!
#DoorsOpenOttawa
Thank you to our sponsors
Doors Open Ottawa unlocks more than 130 of the area’s most architecturally interesting and
historically significant buildings, many of which are not normally open to the public.
Embassies, places of worship, museums, artist studios, architectural firms,
and science labs are yours to explore free of charge.
Shuttle Stops
1. Sussex between Bruyère 4. 7 Bayview Road (Bayview l First Baptist Church Ottawa
& St. Andrew Yards) – Saturday Route l First Church of Christ, Scientist
Only l Beckta Dining & Wine Bar
l Global Centre for Pluralism
l Shopify
l Billings Estate Artefact Collection l Protection of the Holy Virgin Russian
l National Arts Centre N
Storage Orthodox Church
l St. John the Evangelist Anglican
l National Gallery of Canada l Bayview Yards
l Ottawa Rowing Club l Lemieux Island Water Purification
Church
l Royal Canadian Mint Plant
l The Rectory Art House
8. Laurier Ave. E. / Chapel
l Earnscliffe: Official Residence of 5. Somerset & Bayswater at bus stop #7608
the British High Commissioner Please note: this route l allsaints event space
l Smart Apartment at Bruyère N offers a longer walking tour l Laurier House National Historic Site
to destinations l Embassy of the Republic of Croatia
2. Mackenzie at Rideau l Embassy of Algeria, Fleck-Paterson
l Parkdale Food Centre
l Connaught Building l Standard Bread Company/ House
l St. Albans Church
l BYTOWN MUSEUM: Commissariat Gladstone Clayworks
l Stadacona Hall-Brunei High
Building l Enriched Bread Artists
l Barry Padolsky Associates Inc. l The Loft Art Studios N Commission
l Wallis House
Architects
l St. Paul’s Eastern United Church 6. Percy at Somerset
l The Ottawa Mission l Christ Church Cathedral
l HI-Ottawa Jail Hostel l Dominican University College
l Ottawa Art Gallery l Joyful Land Kadampa Buddhist
Centre
3. Wellington between l Flora Hall Brewing
l Christ the Saviour Orthodox Church
Bank & Kent
l Bank of Canada
l Supreme Court of Canada 7. Laurier Ave. W. before
l St. Peter’s Lutheran Church
pedestrian crosswalk
l St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church
in front of City Hall
l Library and Archives Canada l Heritage Building and Ottawa
FREE: Ride the Doors Open
l Mill St. Brewpub-Thompson Perkins City Hall, and Ottawa Sports Hall of Ottawa Shuttle Bus
Building Fame
June 1 and 2,
l Library of Parliament – Former Bank l Lisgar Collegiate Institute
l Embassy of the Czech Republic
from 10 am to 4 pm
of Nova Scotia
l Knox Presbyterian Church
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Doors Open Ottawa unlocks more than 130 of the area’s most architecturally
interesting and historically significant buildings, many of which are not normally
open to the public.
Embassies, places of worship, museums, artist studios, architectural firms,
and science labs are yours to explore free of charge.
For more information and building participation times
visit ottawa.ca/doorsopen.
1. AIDS Committee of Ottawa
19 Main St.
Sat. 10 am to 4 pm/Sun. CLOSED
The AIDS Committee of Ottawa (ACO)
has served the HIV/AIDS community for
over 30 years, providing education and
support services. The home of the ACO
features a drop-in centre known as the
Living Room. W, A, P, F, B, T, OCT.
2. Algonquin College
DARE District
1385 Woodroffe Ave., Building C
Sat. CLOSED/Sun. 10 am to 4 pm
A place for Discovery, Applied Research,
and Entrepreneurship. Experience virtual
reality demos, 3D printed artifacts, and
more in this new, uniquely designed cen-
tre home to a new Indigenous Learning
Commons, an Outdoor Gathering Circle,
and an Institute for Indigenization. W, A,
Barry Padolsky Associates Inc. Architects, by Alvin Abulencia, # 7
P, F, B, OCT.
3. All Saints Anglican 4. allsaints event space 5. Bank of Canada
Church, Greely 315 Chapel Street 234 Wellington St.
7103 Parkway Rd. Sat. & Sun. 10 am to 4 pm Sat. 10 am to 4 pm/Sun. CLOSED
Sat. 10 am to 4 pm/Sun. CLOSED Once the site of Canada’s only royal The Bank of Canada’s head office
Built in 1889, on land donated by Richard wedding and parish of many prominent combines classic and modern architec-
Stanley, All Saints Greely was dedicated Canadians, allsaints was purchased by ture. Tour the striking garden atrium, a
in honour of those saintly persons who a partnership of businesses and resi- typical meeting room and the art deco
have no special day in the year. This dents. The multi-purpose space features marble lobby of the original Centre block
small church has 10 stained glass win- stunning WWI memorial stained glass building. The Bank of Canada Museum
dows and 16 benches for a congregation windows, beautifully repointed stone, and will also offer interactive exhibitions. Visit
of 75 parishioners. W, A, P, F, B, T. a rare nine-bell chime in the tower. W, A, bankofcanada.ca/doors-open for informa-
F, B, T, S, OCT. tion. W, A, F, S, OCT.
Key to facilities
Reminder: Before W = Public washrooms
embarking on your Doors A = Accessible Access
Open Ottawa adventure, P = Free parking nearby
visit ottawa.ca/doorsopen B = Bike parking
to confirm any $P = Metered/paid parking nearby
last-minute changes F = Family friendly
to the availability S = Shuttle route
of buildings listed
T = Guided tours
in this guide.
R = Pre-registration required
OCT = OC Transpo route nearby
6. Barber - Carving & 8. Bayview Yards 10. Beechwood Cemetery
Sculpture Inc. 7 Bayview Rd. 280 Beechwood Ave.
1520 Triole St. Sat. 10 am to 4 pm/Sun. CLOSED Sat. & Sun. 10 am to 3 pm
Sat. & Sun. 10 am to 4 pm The former City of Ottawa Workshops Founded in 1873, Beechwood was
Visit the 800-square-foot sculpting studio Building #4 at Bayview Yards is a heri-designated a National Historic Site in
used for drawing, clay modelling and tage designated, circa 1941, industrial2001 because of its key role in Canadian
plaster casting. The studio is equipped building. The retrofit and upgrade of the
heritage. Over 400 famous burials reside
with carving stations for employees and building is an adaptive reuse with ele-on the grounds. Please meet in front of
students enrolled in carving classes. ments of preservation and restoration, the Beechwood Mausoleum. Tours are
Most commissions are for larger projects, described as an unadorned example of a available as follows:
such as the restoration of West Block on Modern Style industrial building. W, A, P,
• Mausoleum – Sat. & Sun.,
Parliament Hill. W, A, P, F, B, T, OCT. F, B, T, S, OCT. 10 am to 3 pm
• National Memorial Centre and Hall of
7. Barry Padolsky Associates 9. Beckta Dining & Wine Bar – Colours – Sun. only, 10 am to 12 pm
Inc. Architects, Mercury The Grant House • Historical walking tours -
Court Building 150 Elgin St., Unit 100 Sat. 10:30 am (History of Ottawa
377 Dalhousie St., Suite 202 Sat. 10 am to 2 pm/Sun. CLOSED including mayors) and 1:30 pm
Sat. 10 am to 4 pm/Sun. CLOSED Beckta is a landmark fine dining restau- (General History of Beechwood)
Originally built in 1923 as Larocque’s De- rant that relocated to the historic Grant (90 min. per tour).
partment Store, Mercury Court was ren- House in 2014. The building has a Sun. at 10:30 am (History of
ovated and expanded by Barry Padolsky heritage designation for both the interior Canadian Security Forces, Canadian
Associates Inc. Architects from 1989 to and exterior, and was the home and Forces, RCMP, CSIS and Ottawa
1993; it is now home to this architectural workplace of Dr. James Grant, Canada’s Police Service) and 1:30 pm (General
firm. Features include the “Flying Mercu- first Surgeon General. W, A, P, F, B, $P, History of Beechwood) (90 min. per
ry” weathervane, which adorned the Sun T, S, OCT. tour). W, A, P, F, B, T, OCT.
Life Building until 1949. W, A, F, $P, S,
OCT. 11. Ben Franklin
Place - Meridian Theatres
@ Centrepointe
101 Centrepointe Dr.
Sat. 10 am to 4 pm / Sun. CLOSED
Opened in May 1988, the theatre is
owned and operated by the City of Ot-
tawa. It offers community programming,
and provides a venue for commercial
promoters and local groups like Orpheus,
Les Petits Ballets, and Suzart Produc-
tions. Members of Orpheus will be on
hand to give an insider’s view of their pro-
duction, Priscilla, Queen of the Desert.
W, A, P, F, B, T, OCT.
12. Billings Estate Artefact
Collection Storage
172 Guigues St.
Sat. & Sun. 10 am to 4 pm
Explore behind the scenes of the Billings
Estate National Historic Site artefact
collection, listen to the stories these trea-
Ben Franklin Place - Meridian Theatres @ Centrepointe, #11
17. Canadian Conservation
Institute
1030 Innes Rd.
Sat. 10 am to 4 pm/Sun. CLOSED
Discover the fascinating world of heritage
conservation and conservation science!
Learn how the Institute supports muse-
ums, archives, and historic sites of Can-
ada in conserving heritage collections
so they can be accessed by current and
future generations. W, A, P, F, B, OCT.
18. Canadian Guide Dogs for
the Blind National Training
Centre
4120 Rideau Valley Drive N.,
Manotick
Sat. 10 am to 4 pm/Sun. CLOSED
Beechwood Cemetery, #10 Opened in Manotick in 1988, the property
includes a residence building, where
blind or visually impaired individuals live
sures tell, and learn how the City cares River enjoyed by members year round, for a 25-day training course to bond and
for historic artefacts. Investigate an object and is available to host private weddings train with their guide dog. There is also a
and see what secrets it can unlock! W, A, and events. W, A, P, F, OCT. kennel, where 20 to 30 dogs reside while
P, F, B, T, S, OCT. in formal training. W, A, P, F, B, T.
15. BYTOWN MUSEUM:
13. Billings Estate National Commissariat Building 19. Canadian Space Services
Historic Site 1 Canal Lane 2336 Craig’s Side Rd., Carp
2100 Cabot St. Sat. & Sun. 10 am to 4 pm Sat. CLOSED/Sun. 10 am to 4 pm
Sat. 10 am to 1 pm/ Discover the secrets hidden within Otta- In 1960, this satellite communications
Sun. 10 am to 4 pm wa’s oldest stone building, the Commis- (SATCOM) station was built and used be-
Braddish Billings, the first permanent sariat, home of the BYTOWN MUSEUM! tween NATO countries until 1999. A 68-ft.
settler of Gloucester Township, built Learn about this spectacular heritage diameter metal space frame radar dome
Ottawa’s oldest wood-frame house from building from the foundation to the sits on the roof providing protection for
1827-1829. Learn about the evolution of rafters, the vault, and stories of its former the SATCOM antenna it houses. It is now
the property, and explore the history of uses and inhabitants 192 years later. W, headquarters for the Canadian Space
water in Ottawa from the Champlain Sea A, F, B, T, S, OCT. Services Ltd., CSS Wind Inc., and Rocky
to 19th century mineral spring spas with a Mountain Equipment Ltd. W, A, P, F, B, T.
new exhibition. W, P, F, B, T, OCT. 16. Canada Council Art Bank
921 St. Laurent Blvd. 20. Canmet Bells Corners
14. Britannia Yacht Club Sat. 10 am to 4 pm/Sun. CLOSED
Research Complex
2777 Cassels St. (North side The Canada Council Art Bank is home 1 Haanel Dr.
of Tennis Courts at the end of to over 17,000 contemporary Canadian Sat. 10 am to 4 pm/Sun. CLOSED
Cassels St.) artworks. Enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour Peek into pilot-scale facilities that are
Sat. CLOSED/Sun. 10 am to 4 pm of the Art Bank with art experts and view priming the Canadian market for a green
Established in 1887, the renovated a thematic display of artworks related to future based on clean fossil fuels, bio-
clubhouse boasts the beautiful Dragon the creative work we do at home, and the energy, green mining, and renewables,
Lounge where visitors can see a unique creative ways artists reimagine the home. which are improving oil sands extraction,
bar fashioned out of a dragon sailboat. It W, A, P, F, B, OCT.
offers one of the best views of the Ottawa
steelmaking, transportation fuels, and 24. Christ Church Bells 26. Christ the Saviour
more! Closed shoes required. Restricted Corners Chapel & Orthodox Church
access. Minors must be accompanied by Cemetery 721 Somerset St. W
an adult. No photos, video, or smoking. 3861 Old Richmond Rd. Sat. 10 am to 4 pm/Sun. CLOSED
W, A, P, F, B. Sat. 10 am to 4 pm/Sun. CLOSED A 3-domed Byzantine church, built in
The Bells Corners Union Cemetery dates 1968. Most striking are the frescoes, the
21. Carleton Immersive Media from 1853 and is located on land given icons, and the nine ornate chandeliers.
Studio (CIMS) by the community founder, Hugh Bell. Special event @ 2:15 pm - A guided tour
1125 Colonel By Dr., Visualization In 1876, the Anglican congregation built of the church and a sacred concert of a
and Simulation Building the church, which is still in use today. cappella Orthodox liturgical music by the
Sat. 10 am to 4 pm/Sun. CLOSED Hear stories behind the stained glass, church choir at 3 pm. Afterwards, enjoy a
Carleton Immersive Media Studio (CIMS) wood paneling and personages in the self-guided tour of the historic Holy Trinity
is a Carleton University research centre cemetery. After the guided tour, enjoy a church hall (a former firehall) built in
that develops innovative, hybrid applica- Historical Strawberry Tea. W, A, P, F, B, 1913. W, A, P, F, $P, T, S, OCT.
tions of digital technologies for architec- T, OCT.
tural rehabilitation and conservation. The 27. Church of St. Bartholomew
work engages technologies that connect 25. Christ Church Cathedral 125 MacKay St.
digital acquisition, building information Ottawa Sat. 10 am to 4 pm/Sun. CLOSED
modelling, simulation and fabrication. W, 414 Sparks St. Founded in 1867, the heritage desig-
A, F, B, $P, T, OCT. Sat. & Sun. 10 am to 4 pm nated church was designed by architect
The original parish, Christ Church Thomas Seaton Scott on land donated by
22. Carleton Masonic Lodge Bytown, was established in 1832 on the estate of Thomas MacKay, founder of
465 A.F.A.M unceded Algonquin territory. In 1870, New Edinburgh. Discover artefacts about
3704 Carp Rd. architect King Arnoldi was commissioned Canada’s Governor Generals and the
Sat. 10 am to 4 pm/Sun. CLOSED to build a bigger church in English Gothic Governor General’s Foot Guards. A, P, F,
Originally built in 1904, the first lodge style to harmonize with the new Parlia- B, OCT.
was destroyed in 1920 by the great fire in ment buildings. Named the Cathedral of
Carp. The lodge today, which had once the Diocese in 1897, it is often used for
been Carp’s Presbyterian Church, was ecumenical, interfaith, and state events.
purchased in 1925 to replace it. Accen- W, A, P, F, B, T, S, OCT.
tuated by original stained glass windows,
the interior features beautiful oak furni-
ture used by a military Masonic Lodge in
France during the WWI. W, A, P, F, B, T.
23. Carp Exhibit Hall
3790 Carp Rd., Carp
Sat. 8 am to 1 pm/Sun. CLOSED
The red painted frame building with white
trim remains a focal point in the Carp
area. One of the few remaining octagonal
fairground buildings once so popular in
Ontario, it continues to function as the
main hall for the Carp Fair, and the popu-
lar Carp Farmers’ Market. W, A, P, F, B.
Bank of Canada, #5
28. City of Ottawa Archives, opened in 1915. It was named after the 35. Discovery Centre, Carleton
Rideau Branch Duke of Connaught, 3rd son of Queen University
6581 Fourth Line Rd., North Gower Victoria and Governor General of Canada 1125 Colonel By Dr., MacOdrum
Sat. & Sun. 10 am to 4 pm 1911 to 1916. Designated a Classified Library, 4th Floor
Rideau Archives, built in 1876, is a federal heritage building, the structure Sat. 12 pm to 4 pm/Sun. CLOSED
one-storey, brick-faced example of a is considered the “Crown Jewel” of the The Discovery Centre is a 9,500 sq ft col-
modest hall with fine proportions, care- Canada Revenue Agency. Access limited laborative workspace for undergraduate
ful detailing and a cupola. The archival to the Mackenzie lobby and 8th flr board- research. The dynamic learning environ-
collection highlights material from south- room. A, F, B, T, S, OCT. ment is outfitted with ergonomic, acces-
ern rural Ottawa. The exhibit features sible and stylish furniture, state-of-the-art
the history of North Gower’s main street 32. Cumberland Heritage technology, and three Library Labora-
as a part of a forthcoming history of the Village Museum tories (Gaming, Learning, Multi-Media)
village. W, A, P, F, B. 2940 Old Montreal Rd. available for students and faculty. W, A,
Sat. & Sun. 10 am to 4 pm $P, OCT.
29. CKCU FM - University Visit historic and reproduction buildings
Centre on picturesque grounds that depict rural 36. Dominican University
1125 Colonel By Dr., Room 517, life in the 1920s and 1930s. Tour an College
5th Floor, University Centre operational sawmill, blacksmith shop, a 96 Empress Ave.
Sat. 10 am to 4 pm /Sun. CLOSED one-room school house, a 1927 Imperial Sat. 10 am to 4 pm/
CKCU is Canada’s oldest campus com- Gas garage, a 1904 church and family Sun. 1 pm to 4 pm
munity radio station. It broadcasts live homes. Experience the new permanent The beautiful stone structure displays
24 hours a day to a 100 km radius on FM exhibition, Dairy in the Interwar Period, at the vaulted ceilings typical of neo-Gothic
93.1 and around the world on ckcufm. Taylor Barn! W, A, P, F, B, T. design, and an interior courtyard opens
com. Enjoy station tours with the hosts to onto elegant gardens. The highly reputed
learn about the world of radio. Buses and 33. Dickinson House library is distinguished by stained glass,
the O-Train stop on campus. It is also 1127 Mill St., Manotick and the Wilson Room is dedicated to
accessible via city bike paths. W, A, F, B, Sat. & Sun. 10 am to 4 pm antiquated books dating back to the 15th
$P, OCT. Built in 1867 by M.K. Dickinson, founder century. W, A, P, F, B, T, S, OCT.
of the village of Manotick, this 150-year-
30. Congregation Machzikei old house was the residence of the Dick- 37. Dormition of the Virgin
Hadas inson, Spratt and Watson families, owner/ Mary Greek Orthodox
2310 Virginia Dr. operators of the grist mill, from 1870 to Church
Sat. CLOSED/Sun. 10 am to 4 pm 1972. The house was visited by Sir John 1315 Prince of Wales Dr.
In 1907, the congregation first began A. Macdonald during the 1887 General Sat. 10 am to 4 pm/
offering services in a Murray Street Sun. 10 am to 2 pm
Election. W, A, P, F, B, T.
apartment. By 1973, it had permanently Built in 1975, and designed by architect
relocated to the Alta Vista area. In July Konstantinos Zourdoumis in neo-Byz-
34. Diefenbunker: Canada’s
2019, it will celebrate 100 years since its Cold War Museum antine style with its domed structure.
incorporation. It’s the first synagogue in 3929 Carp Rd. Highlights include hand-painted Byzan-
the history of the Commonwealth to be Sat. & Sun. 10 am to 4 pm tine icons on the domed ceiling and walls,
granted a Coat of Arms. Please pre-regis- The Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War hand-carved wood Iconostasion wall of
ter at www.cmhottawa.com/events. Photo Museum is a four-storey Cold War bun- icons in front of the Altar, and mosaic
ID is required at the door. W, A, P, F, B, T, ker built to protect the government from tiles. Services at 10 am on Sunday. W, A,
R, OCT. a nuclear attack. Once top-secret, this P, F, B, T, OCT.
underground facility is now open year-
31. Connaught Building round. Free 30-minute highlight tours in
555 MacKenzie Ave. French and English by reservation only.
Sat. & Sun. 10 am to 4 pm Visit www.diefenbunker.ca in early May to
Built in Modified Norman style and reserve your space. W, A, P, F, T, R.
designed by David Ewart, Connaught
38. Earnscliffe, British High
Commissioner’s Official
Residence
140 Sussex Dr.
Sat. 10 am to 4 pm/Sun. CLOSED
This National Historic Site of Canada is
best known as the home of Canada’s first
Prime Minister, Sir John A. Macdonald.
Built of local limestone between 1855 and
1857 by John MacKinnon, this Victorian
manor has been home to successive
British High Commissioners to Canada
since 1930. W, F, S, OCT.
39. Embassy of Algeria,
Fleck-Paterson House
500 Wilbrod St.
Sat. 10 am to 4 pm/Sun. CLOSED
Built in 1901 by J.R. Booth for his daugh-
ter, Gertrude Fleck, the house remained
her private residence until her death in
1940. It was then purchased by Senator
Norman Paterson, who resided there
until his death in 1983. The house was
bought by the Algerian Embassy in 2002
and is now used as a chancery. W, P, B,
S, OCT.
40. Embassy of the Czech
Republic 41. Embassy of the Republic building’s plaque with the Latin proverb:
251 Cooper St. of Croatia Audaces Fortuna Juvat meaning Fortune
Sat. 10 am to 4 pm/Sun. CLOSED 229 Chapel St. Favours the Bold, can still be seen. It’s
Construction dates back to 1879, and is Sat. 10 am to 4 pm/Sun. CLOSED now home to artists’ studios continuing to
typical of late Victorian vernacular archi- Known as Toller House, it was built in sustain Ottawa. W, P, F, B, S, OCT.
tecture. In 1913 it was enlarged to twice the Domestic Gothic Revival style by
its size, and by 1957, the Liberal Feder- architects Henry Horsey and J. Sheard in 43. Faculty of Medicine,
ation was using it as their headquarters. 1875. The building was home to Frederic University of Ottawa
The University Club bought the property Toller, Auditor General of the Dominion’s (Roger Guindon Hall - RGN)
in 1970, and in 2000, it became the Currency in the 1880s, and in 1999 it 451 Smyth Rd.
Czech Embassy. Portions of the building became the Embassy of Croatia. Guided Sat. CLOSED/Sun. 10 am to 4 pm
were carefully renovated in 2006. Guided tours on ground level only. P, F, $P, S, uOttawa’s Faculty of Medicine is a leader
tours on ground floor only. W, F, B, $P, S, OCT. in medical education and research since
OCT. 1945. Roger Guindon Hall is home to
42. Enriched Bread Artists physicians-in-training, scientists, and
951 Gladstone Ave. some of Canada’s top biomedical re-
Sat. & Sun. 10 am to 4 pm searchers. Discover state-of-the-art
Enriched Bread Artists is celebrating its research facilities, interactive workshops
27th year in the former Standard Bread and hands-on science activities. Guided
Company building. Opened in 1924, the tours (EN and FR). W, A, B, T, OCT.44. Fairfields Heritage House 46. First Church of Christ, 48. French Embassy in Canada
3080 Richmond Rd. Scientist 42 Sussex Dr.
Sat. & Sun. 10 am to 4 pm 288 Metcalfe St. Sat. 9 am to 5 pm/Sun. CLOSED
Fairfields Heritage House, a 19th cen- Sat. & Sun. 10 am to 4 pm An example of 1930s Art Deco, built
tury Gothic revival farmhouse, was the
Built in 1913, architect J.P. MacLaren primarily of materials from Quebec and
first heritage property designated by
designed it in Classic Italian style. Using France. For the first time, the Salon de
the former municipality of Nepean. Five
Ohio sandstone, Corinthian columns, l’hon. George W. Vari (formerly the Birch
generations of the Bell family lived in the
pediments, a recessed doorway and a Bark room) will be open to the public. No
home, becoming successful in farming,
temple plan, it features an auditorium and strollers, backpacks, metal objects, food
law and political endeavours. Guided
a Casavant pipe organ. No photos during or drinks. Photography limited. Pre-regis-
tours available. W, P, F, T, OCT.
Sunday service. Organ demonstrations at tration required at https://ca.ambafrance.
12:45 and 2:00 pm both days. W, A, P, F, org between May 23 and June 1. Limited
45. First Baptist Church $P, T, S, OCT. passes are available. A, F, P, R, OCT.
Ottawa
140 Laurier Ave. W. 47. Flora Hall Brewing 49. Fung Loy Kok Institute of
Sat. 10 am to 4 pm/Sun. CLOSED 37 Flora St. Taoism Ottawa Branch
(Sunday church service from Sat. & Sun. 10 am to 12 pm Centre
10:30 to 11:45 am) Built in the 1920s as an electrical garage, 2930 Carling Ave.
Designed by James Mather in the Gothic then an auto garage, and now after being Sat. 10 am to 4 pm/Sun. CLOSED
Revival style, the cornerstone of the empty for over 10 years, rescued and The Ottawa Branch of the Fung Loy Kok
church was laid on July 26, 1877 by then renovated as a craft brewery. The original Institute of Taoism is home to a shrine
PM Alexander Mackenzie. The church stucco facade, garage door and iconic dedicated to Guanyin, the bodhisattva
was designated a civic historic building in arch have all been maintained. Come see of compassion, as well as three Star
1985. The sanctuary features interesting how great beer is made! W, A, F, B, $P, Deities. The main practice hall is where
stained glass windows - one with an Otta- T, S, OCT. Taoist arts, such as Taoist Tai Chi®, Lok
wa Valley theme. W, A, B, $P, T, S, OCT. Hup Ba Fa, chanting and meditation, are
practiced. W, A, P, F, B, T, OCT.
50. Global Centre for Pluralism
330 Sussex Dr.
Sat. & Sun. 10 am to 4 pm
Located in the former Public Archives
building from 1905 to 1967, and the Ca-
nadian War Museum from 1967 to 2005,
the building was transformed by a $35
million investment from His Highness the
Aga Khan. It’s now home to an organi-
zation seeking to deepen understanding
about the sources of inclusion and exclu-
sion around the world. W, A, B, S, OCT.
Global Centre for Pluralism, #5051.Gloucester Historical Society
4550B Bank St.
Sat. & Sun. 10 am to 4 pm
Built in 1962, the Gloucester Historical
Society resides in the former Gloucester
Township Hall. Volunteers will address
questions and offer tours of the Glouces-
ter museum artefacts. Historic St. James
Anglican Church will also be open next
door. W, A, P, F, B, T, OCT.
52. Goulbourn Museum
2064 Huntley Rd., Stittsville
Sat. & Sun. 10 am to 4 pm
Built in 1872, the Goulbourn Museum
used to be the old Town Hall, home to
council meetings, parties, and dances.
The adjacent History Centre building was
built in 1961, and was the former Clerks
building. It’s now used as office space,
and stores the Museum’s collection of
over 9,000 artefacts. W, A, P, F, B, T.
HI-Ottawa Jail Hostel, by Samantha Harb, # 56
53. Heritage Building and
Ottawa City Hall
110 Laurier Ave. W., Elgin St. 55. Hindu Temple of Ottawa- 57. HMCS Carleton
Entrance Carleton Inc. 79 Prince of Wales Dr.
Sat. & Sun. 10 am to 4 pm 4835 Bank St. Sat. 10 am to 4 pm/Sun. CLOSED
Designed by R.W. Strickland and Kivas Sat. 10 am to 4 pm/Sun. CLOSED Completed in 2015, this state of the art
Designed according to specific religious
Tully, the Heritage Building features high military facility provides training for sailors
architectural traditions, the temple stands
Victorian design. Formerly the teachers’ in the nation’s capital. This is where Can-
as a monument to Hindu heritage in
college, it became Ottawa City Hall after ada’s sailors learn and practice their skills
Ottawa. It is home to many deities and
municipal amalgamation. Saturday only: before they head to sea in the service of
shrines sculpted in India made of gran-
Coffee in the Mayor’s Office from 10 am their country. W, A, P, F, $P, T, OCT.
ite, marble and bronze. Please remove
to noon. W, A, F, B, $P, T, S, OCT.
shoes upon entering. No photos of 58. Irving Greenberg Theatre
54. Heritage Building - Ottawa shrines or deities. W, A, P, F, T, OCT. Centre - Home of the GCTC
Sport Hall of Fame 1233 Wellington St. W.
110 Laurier Ave. W 56. HI-Ottawa Jail Hostel Sat. 12 pm to 4 pm/Sun. CLOSED
Sat. & Sun. 10 am to 4 pm 75 Nicholas St. The Irving Greenberg Theatre Centre,
Housed under the Mayor’s office in the Sat. 10 am to 4 pm /Sun. CLOSED home of the Great Canadian Theatre
Heritage Building at Ottawa City Hall, the Located in the former Carleton Coun- Company, is part of a 73,000 sq. ft.
Ottawa Sport Hall of Fame showcases ty Gaol, the HI-Ottawa Jail Hostel is mixed-use residential/theatrical centre.
a variety of changing exhibitions that steeped in history. Opened as a hostel Tour performance spaces, prop work-
celebrate Ottawa’s sporting heritage. since 1973, this building has become an shops, wardrobe and set construction,
Explore the 45-year history of Canada’s international hub for backpackers and the Lorraine ’Fritzi’ Yale gallery, and
largest running weekend, the Tamarack travelers in the Nation’s Capital for 45 more! Visit during Doors Open, and enter
Ottawa Race Weekend, including histori- years. W, F, $P, T, S, OCT. to win a 4-PLAY subscription to the 2019-
cal shirts, shoes and more. W, A, P, F, B, 20 season! RSVP to boxoffice@gctc.ca.
$P, T, S, OCT. W, A, P, F, B, $P, T, R, OCT.Downtown – Saturday
AccessibleDowntown – Sunday
AccessibleCentral Area – Saturday
AccessibleCentral Area – Sunday
Accessible59. Jami Omar Mosque 61. Joyful Land Kadampa 63. Laurier House National
3990 Old Richmond Rd. Buddhist Centre Historic Site
Sat. & Sun. 10 am to 4 pm 879 Somerset St. W. 335 Laurier Ave. E.
Originally established in 1992, this Sat. & Sun. 10 am to 4 pm Sat. & Sun. 10 am to 5 pm
mosque is one of the largest in Canada.
Established in 1996, Joyful Land prac- Laurier House commemorates two of
Enjoy interactive guided tours and a day
tices the modern tradition of Mahayana Canada’s most notable prime minis-
Buddhism called New Kadampa Tra-
full of interesting activities for the whole ters, Sir Wilfrid Laurier and the Rt. Hon.
family. Free gifts for everyone, free tasty
dition. Visit the beautiful shrine where William Lyon Mackenzie King. For over
refreshments, poster exhibition, cultural
marvelous Buddha statues can be 50 years, from 1897 to 1948, the house
display, and more! W, A, P, F, T, OCT.
admired, and learn about meditation occupied a central position in the political
programs helping people to develop inner life of Canada, as the place of residence
60. Jean-Léon Allie Library, peace. The bookshop offers a selection of Laurier and, after his death, of Mack-
Saint Paul University of books, ritual implements and artwork. enzie King. W, A, P, F, B, T, S, OCT.
223 Main St. W, P, F, B, $P, T, S, OCT.
Sat. CLOSED/Sun. 10 am to 4 pm 64. Lemieux Island Water
Saint Paul University’s Jean-Léon Allie 62. Knox Presbyterian Church Purification Plant
Library was created in 1937, boasting the Ottawa 1 Onigam St.
largest theological collection in Canada, 120 Lisgar St. Saturday 10 am to 4 pm/
with over half a million items. The col- Sat. 10 am to 4 pm/ Sun. CLOSED
lection boasts many treasures, including Sun. 1 pm to 4 pm The Lemieux Island Water Purification
more than 30,000 rare books, most of Knox was completed in 1933, and Plant opened in 1932 and has maintained
them printed before 1800, and 12 incu- combines elements of English Gothic its architectural magnificence through 85
nabula; the oldest dates from 1475. W, A, and Norman Church architecture. The years of modernization. From the Queen-
P, F, B, $P, T, OCT. Sanctuary is simple and unadorned yet ston limestone exteriors to a gallery
beautiful, accented by soaring columns made of Hauteville marble, come see
and different marble and stone materials, where Ottawa purifies its world class tap
and two stained glass windows. W, A, P, water. Last tour 3:15 pm. French Tours
F, B, T, S, OCT. available at 11 am and 2 pm. Parking is
limited. W, P, F, B, T, S.
65. Library and Archives
Canada
395 Wellington St.
Sat. & Sun. 10 am to 4 pm
Library and Archives Canada consists
of two four-storey wings and a central
nine-storey tower. The lower floors, com-
prised of glass, form part of the boundary
of a raised courtyard leading to Welling-
ton Street. Collections are housed in the
central tower, which is studded with small
square windows. Guided tours will be
offered. W, A, P, F, B, T, S, OCT.
Lemieux Island Water Purification Plant, #6466. Library of Parliament - ly beautiful prayer hall. We offer friendly 72. Mulligan Building, Health
Former Bank of interactive guided tours, free snacks and Canada, Product Safety
Nova Scotia poster exhibition. W, A, P, F, B, T, OCT. Laboratory
125 Sparks St. 1800 Walkley Rd.
Sat. & Sun. 10 am to 4 pm 70. Mill Street Brew Pub Sat. 10 am to 4 pm/Sun. CLOSED
Discover the interim Main Library inside a Ottawa, Thompson Perkins Mulligan Building has been home to
former bank designed in 1924 by Canadi- Building Health Canada’s Product Safety Labora-
an Beaux-Arts architect John Lyle. In this 555 Wellington Ave. tory since 1995. Remember lawn darts?
unique setting where modernism rubs Sat. & Sun. 10 am to 4 pm Health Canada scientists, technicians
against a classical aesthetic, learn about Mill St. Brew Pub Ottawa opened in 2012 and engineers conduct tests and develop
the Library of Parliament’s collections within the historic Thompson-Perkins methods to identify chemical, electrical,
and services as well as have a look at its & Bronson Pulp Mill. Built in 1842, the mechanical and flammability hazards re-
new reading room, upgraded in 2018. A, limestone building is Ottawa’s oldest garding consumer products. Celebrating
P, B, S, OCT. surviving mill that was once an integral 100 years of health, join us to learn more
part of one of the world’s largest lumber about consumer product safety! W, A, P,
67. Lisgar Collegiate Institute operations. The beautifully restored site F, B, OCT.
29 Lisgar St. offers unique views of the Capital and ac-
Sat. 10 am to 4 pm/Sun. CLOSED cess to the Ottawa River. Enjoy guided 73. National Arts Centre
The oldest school in the Ottawa Carleton tours of the brewery and grounds. W, A, 1 Elgin St.
District School Board, it was named P, F, B, T, S, OCT. Sat. CLOSED/Sun. 10 am to 4 pm
after Canada’s second Governor Gen- June 2, 2019 is the National Arts Centre’s
eral. Designed by W.T. Thomas and W. 71. Mosque of Mercy 50th birthday! In celebration, the NAC
Chesterton as a Gothic Revival limestone 1216 Hunt Club Rd. invites you to explore backstage, perform
structure in 1874, it features pointed Sat. 10 am to 4 pm/Sun. CLOSED on stage, and enjoy free events and sur-
arches, buttresses, decorative quoins, Visit the Mosque of Mercy, one of the prise performances throughout the day.
crenellated towers and oriel windows. W, largest and most beautiful mosques Enjoy the public spaces, part of the 2017
P, F, B, $P, T, S, OCT. in Ottawa. Fully opened in May 2016, architectural rejuvenation. Did you know
the mosque offers guided tours of the - In 1969, the NAC’s opening weekend
68. Maplelawn Historical community hall, prayer area, library and was attended by 40,000 people! W, A, P,
Garden more. Light refreshments will be served. F, B, $P, S, OCT.
529 Richmond Rd. W, A, P, F, B, T, OCT.
Sat. CLOSED/Sun. 10 am to 4 pm
In the 19th century there were many fine
houses in Ontario, but few were graced
with walled gardens. The walled garden
at Maplelawn is a rare example and has
been exceptionally well preserved. About
125 species of plants, most of them pe-
rennials, still thrive here. A, P, F, B, OCT.
69. Masjid Bilal
4509 Innes Rd.
Sat. 10 am to 4 pm/Sun. CLOSED
Welcome to a warm welcoming religious
establishment with unique architectural
design. Bilal Masjid is a good example
of modern Islamic architecture, with a
prominent minaret, dome and a stunning-
National Arts Centre tower, # 73Accessible 74. National Gallery of Canada Canadian and Indigenous Galleries and 75. Nepean Museum 380 Sussex Dr. the country’s finest collection of Euro- 16 Rowley Ave. Sat. N/A / Sun. 10 am to 6 pm pean art. Admission rates apply to the Sat. & Sun. 10 am to 4 pm (Open Sat. June 1 - regular special exhibition Gauguin: Portraits. The Nepean Museum is a space where admission rates apply) W, A, F, B, $P, S, OCT. kids and families can learn and explore On Sunday, June 2nd, see Canada’s together. In 2019, the exhibition gallery visual arts treasures. Discover our was completely renovated to showcase
Nepean’s history, and includes new pan-
els, artefacts and hands-on interactives.
There is also a window into collections
storage so visitors can have a look be-
hind the scenes. W, A, P, F, B, T, OCT.
76. Nepean Sailing Club
3259 Carling Ave.
elle d
Sat. 10 am to 4 pm/Sun. CLOSED
a n c
Established in 1979, the Nepean Sailing
C
Club is a family-oriented, volunteer based
organization dedicated to promoting and
encouraging active participation in the
sport of sailing and recreational boating.
Griffiths Rankin Cook Architects won an
architectural award in 1990 for the design
of the main clubhouse. W, A, P, F, B, T.
77. New Hydro Ottawa
Generating Station at Ottawa Fire Station 24, #83
Chaudière Falls
4 Booth St.
Sat. & Sun. 10 am to 4 pm
The expanded Chaudière Falls generat- 79. Osgoode Township 81. Ottawa Birth and Wellness
ing station exemplifies responsible hydro- Museum Centre
electric generation with minimal to zero 7814 Lawrence St., Vernon 2260 Walkley Rd., unit 101
impact on the visual, natural and aquatic Sat. 10 am to 4 pm/Sun. CLOSED Sat. & Sun. 10 am to 4 pm
environments. Discover the state-of-the- Discover what life was like in 19th century The Ottawa Birth and Wellness Centre is
art facility as well as heritage elements rural Ottawa! Visit the Agriculture Barn, a midwife-led, community-based birthing
celebrating Canada’s First Nations and home to an impressive collection of early centre. From the outside, it looks like
Ottawa’s industrialist past. Closed-toe farming tools and equipment, and explore a regular office building, but inside, it
shoes are required (no high heels or the 1890’s Heritage School Garden and is designed to be a warm, comfortable
sandals). Long wait times expected. W, P, Orchard. Learn about school gardens space for families to welcome new babies
F, B, T, OCT. and sample many types of heirloom into the world. Three birth rooms, educa-
produce. W, A, P, F, B. tion spaces, and storage spaces fill the
78. Official Residence of the 13,000+ sq foot space. W, A, P, F, B, T,
Embassy of Denmark 80. Ottawa Art Gallery OCT.
1420 Lisgar Rd. 50 Mackenzie King Bridge
Sat. & Sun. 10 am to 4 pm Sat. & Sun. 10 am to 4 pm 82. Ottawa Chinese Bible
Built in a classic 1970’s Danish style, Spanning five floors and more than Church
the Official Residence of the Embassy 55,000 sq ft, the Ottawa Art Gallery 31 Graham Ave.
of Denmark was designed by Danish ar- features the Firestone Collection of Sat. 10 am to 4 pm/Sun. CLOSED
chitects Jarl Heger, and Karen and Ebbe Canadian Art, a gallery for OAG’s Per- The Ottawa Chinese Bible Church
Clemmensen. The 4,790 sq ft structure manent Collection, two outdoor rooftop recently renovated the former Wesley
represents the modern timelessness of terraces, a large multi-purpose room with United Church building which served
Danish design, and the architectural style retractable seating for 250, and the OAG the Old Ottawa East community for over
is a combination of rustic and modern hands-on Studio for school and commu- 60 years. The renovation combines
simplicity, with an emphasis on natural nity programs. Come take a sneak peek the charm of the original building with
light, openness and easy circulation of the Pink Art Storage Vaults. W, A, F, B, modern accessible design. W, A, P, F, B,
within the space. W, P, F, B, T. $P, T, S, OCT. T, OCT.83. Ottawa Fire Station 24 86. Ottawa Main Mosque 88. Ottawa Paramedic Service
230 Viewmount Dr. 251 Northwestern Ave. Headquarters
Sat. 10 am to 4 pm/Sun. Sat. & Sun. 10 am to 4 pm 2495 Don Reid Dr.
CLOSED With a very distinct architectural design, Sat. CLOSED/Sun. 10 am to 4 pm
Ottawa Fire Services welcomes the the Ottawa Main Mosque is hard to Opened in 2005, the 100,000 sq ft
public to tour a fire station within their miss with its raised minaret and central
Ottawa Paramedic Service Headquarters
community. Visitors will also be offered dome. It can hold up to 700 people, is a state-of-the-art facility. It houses all
fire truck tours and a meet and greet with and includes a two-storey prayer hall, paramedic operations (except for medical
firefighters. Minimal parking available on library and basement used for meetings,dispatching), a vehicle depot, and admin-
site. Please note: Hazmat demonstra- childcare and social events. W, A, P, F,
istrative service area. It’s the first building
tions will be held at 11 am and 1 pm. B, T, OCT. in Ottawa to be certified as Leadership
A, F, B, T, OCT. in Energy and Environmental Design
87. Ottawa Masonic Centre/ (LEED). W, A, P, F, B, T, OCT.
84. Ottawa Fire Services Tunis Shriners Temple
Station 47 2140 Walkley Rd. 89. Ottawa Police Service
3559 Greenbank Rd. Sat. & Sun. 10 am to 4 pm Professional Development
Sat. 10 am to 4 pm/Sun. CLOSED Built in 1975, the Ottawa Masonic Centre Centre
Ottawa Fire Services welcomes the is filled with mystique and symbolism. 1385 Woodroffe Ave., Building P
public to tour a fire station within their It’s home to a number of fraternal orga- Sat. 10 am to 4 pm/Sun. CLOSED
community. Visitors will also be offered nizations including 12 Masonic Lodges, The Ottawa Police Professional Develop-
fire truck tours and a meet and greet with Royal Arch Chapter, Scottish Rite Valley, ment Centre exists within the Algonquin
firefighters. Minimal parking available on Eastern Star Chapters (ladies groups), College Police and Public Safety Insti-
site. A, F, B, OCT. Rainbow Chapter (girls group), DeMolay tute. Police training goes on all year long,
Chapter (boys group) and a Shriners including academic courses, defensive
85. Ottawa Fire Stations Temple. W, A, P, F, B, T, OCT. tactics/scenarios and firearms training.
4 Rural Locations New recruits, experienced officers and
Sat. 10 am to 4 pm/Sun. CLOSED civilian members all train in this facility.
Here is an opportunity for the public to W, A, F, B, $P, OCT.
tour the rural fire halls in their communi-
ties. Emphasis will be on public education
and fire safety. Enjoy demonstrations,
fire truck tours, and a meet and greet
with firefighters. Please note: Extrication
demonstrations will be held at 11 am and
1 pm at Fire Station 64 only. A, P, F.
Station 64 - 475 Donald B. Munro Drive,
Carp
Station 81 - 1641 Stittsville Main Street,
Stittsville
Station 84 - 3449 Old Almonte Road,
Carp
Station 93 - 6891 Parkway Road,
Greely
Ottawa Art Gallery, # 8094. Parks Canada Collections
Storage Facility
2630 Sheffield Rd.
Sat. 10 am to 4 pm/Sun. CLOSED
Visit the artifacts of Canada’s rich cul-
tural heritage at the National Collection
Storage Facility at Sheffield Road, which
houses historical and indigenous objects,
reproductions, and archaeology. This fa-
cility is the workplace of Collections Man-
agement and Curatorial staff who work to
preserve, study and interpret Canada’s
material culture. W, A, P, F, B, OCT.
95. Pinhey’s Point Historic Site
270 Pinhey’s Point Rd., Dunrobin
Sat. & Sun. 10 am to 4 pm
Pinhey’s Point Historic Site stands as a
testament to 19th century upper to middle
class rural life. Built in four stages from
Royal Canadian Mint, # 100
1820 to 1849, the Georgian-style house
maintains many original features, includ-
ing the imposing entrance, staircase, and
90. Ottawa Rowing Club 92. Ottawa Wedding Chapel servants’ quarters. Explore the history of
10 Lady Grey Dr. 3249 York’s Corners Rd., Kenmore rural water, from dowsing to boring wells,
Sat. 10 am to 2 pm/Sun. CLOSED Sat. CLOSED/Sun. 10 am to 4 pm in our new temporary exhibit Water. W, A,
Established in 1867, the Ottawa Rowing Built in 1907, the chapel has been com- P, F, B, T.
Club is home to almost 1,000 members pletely refurbished, offering spectacular
and is Canada’s oldest and second larg- stained glass windows, beautiful wood, 96. Protection of the Holy
est rowing club. Located on the Ottawa and unique curved pews. The non-de- Virgin Russian Orthodox
River, it features the original boathouse nominational chapel is categorized as a Church
with displays of ORC rowing history, and heritage building, with amazing acous- 99 Stonehurst Ave.
a larger boathouse containing a fleet of tics, an elegant aesthetic and a beautiful Sat. 10 am to 4 pm/Sun. CLOSED
rowing shells. Learn about rowing and its backyard, and is open to all faiths and The Protection of the Holy Virgin Church
history in Ottawa! W, P, F, B, T, S, OCT. cultures. W, P, F, T. was built to commemorate the 1,000-year
anniversary of the baptism of Russia.
91. Ottawa Tennis and Lawn 93. Parkdale Food Centre Built according to the traditions of Rus-
Bowling Club 2-30 Rosemount Ave. sian Church architecture, it features
176 Cameron Ave. Sat. 10 am to 4 pm/Sun. CLOSED golden onion domes, a five-tiered icon
Sat. & Sun. 10 am to 4 pm The Parkdale Food Centre operates as screen, and many hand-painted icons. W,
The Ottawa Tennis and Lawn Bowling the Hintonburg-Mechanicsville commu- P, F, T, S, OCT.
Club is one of Canada’s largest and nity food bank, and has been serving
oldest tennis clubs. Celebrating its 138th those in need for the past 25+ years. The 97. Rideau Hall
year, the OTLBC has been in its current food bank will offer tours of the facility to 1 Sussex Dr.
location for almost 100 years. Located show how a food bank works and how Sat. & Sun. 10 am to 4 pm
on 5 acres on the Rideau River, it has 18 it supports those less fortunate in the Rideau Hall, with its buildings and beau-
clay tennis courts, 12 beach volleyball community. W, A, P, F, B, T, S, OCT. tiful grounds, is a national historic site
courts, an outdoor pool and a restaurant. and has been the official residence of the
Explore the serene setting and historic Governor General since 1867. Visit the
clubhouse. W, P, F, B, OCT.and silver bullion, medals and medal-
lions. A tour explains the many different
coin manufacturing technologies. For
an unforgettable souvenir, hold a 24 kt
pure gold bar worth over $700,000. Tours
offered every 15 minutes on a first-come,
first-serve basis. W, A, P, F, B, $P, T, S,
OCT.
101. Scouts Canada National
Museum
1345 Baseline Rd.
Sat. & Sun. 10 am to 4 pm
Visit the Scouts Canada National Muse-
um to view impressive collections focus-
ing on contributions Scouting has made
to Canada’s Heritage. See new and
updated displays, including our reactivat-
ed Amateur Radio Station (VE3SHQ) that
will be “on-air” June 1 and 2 contacting
Amateur Radio Stations across North
America. Come join in the fun. W, A, P, F,
B, T, OCT.
102. Shopify
150 Elgin St., 6th Floor
Sat. & Sun. 10 am to 4 pm
Shopify is the leading cloud-based,
multi-channel commerce platform on a
Supreme Court of Canada statue, by Mahyar Mazloumi, # 118 mission to make commerce better. Otta-
wa’s office headquarters was designed
with all personalities and working styles
staterooms and learn about the history 99. Rogers tv in mind, from large, open, collaborative
and role of the Governor General. W, A, 475 Richmond Rd. spaces to small, intimate nooks. It also
P, F, B, T, OCT. Sat. 10 am to 4 pm/Sun. CLOSED features a variety of floor themes - can
Rogers tv and tv Rogers invite you to you guess them all?! Pre-registration
98. Rideau Valley Wildlife stop by on Saturday, June 1, from 10 required at https://www.eventbrite.ca/
Sanctuary am to 4 pm Come visit our studios and e/doors-open-ottawa-shopify-
3370 Mulholland Rd., North Gower discover the fascinating world of televi- tickets-60542583497.
Sat. & Sun. 11 am to 4 pm sion, volunteer programming, program W, A, F, B, $P, T, R, S, OCT.
The Rideau Valley Wildlife Sanctuary proposals, etc. This is an event not to be
is a rehabilitation centre and registered missed! W, A, P, F, B, T, OCT. 103. Smart Apartment at
charity that treats injured and orphaned Bruyère
wild mammals and reptiles. Approximate- 100. Royal Canadian Mint 75 Bruyère St.
Sat. 10 am to 4 pm/Sun. CLOSED
ly 1,500 animals are admitted each year. 320 Sussex Dr.
Take a tour to see wildlife being fed and Sat. & Sun. 10 am to 4 pm Bruyère is an academic health centre
treated behind one-way viewing windows, Headquartered in the historic build- providing life changing care and re-
and enjoy several display booths and out- ing since 1908, this facility produces search. Tour the on-site smart apartment
door activities. W, A, P, F, B, T. hand-crafted commemorative coins, gold and meet the researchers who are usingnew technologies to explore how to opti-
mize health and quality of life for seniors.
Pre-registration required at https://www.
eventbrite.ca/e/doors-open-ottawa-at-
bruyere-tickets-56499865619. W, A, P, F,
B, $P, T, R, S, OCT.
104. Southminster United
Church
15 Aylmer Ave.
Sat. & Sun. 10 am to 2 pm
Designed by Ottawa architect J. Albert
Ewart in the English Gothic Revival style,
this landmark heritage building (1931)
overlooks the Rideau Canal. The walls
are Nepean sandstone and the roof is
slate. The interior sanctuary has a high
vaulted, wood panelled ceiling and a
Casavant organ. W, A, P, F, B, OCT.
105. South Nepean Muslim
Community (SNMC)
3020 Woodroffe Ave.
Sat. 10 am to 4 pm/Sun. CLOSED
Built in Barrhaven between 2011 and
2014, the building has a unique architec- Shopify, #102
tural style that incorporates Eastern and
Western culture. The centre caters to one
of the most diverse Canadian Muslim 107. Stadacona Hall - Brunei now accommodates 25 ceramic artists
communities – a multicultural community High Commission who work together, sharing their experi-
within the larger multicultural Canadian 395 Laurier Ave. E. ence and skill. The public will view artists
society. Visitors will need to remove theirSat. & Sun. 10 am to 4 pm at work, and a variety of finished artwork
shoes in some areas. W, A, P, F, B, T, The two-and-a-half-storey Gothic Revival in the adjoining gallery. W, P, F, B, T, S,
OCT. style limestone home was built in 1871 OCT.
for lumber magnate John A. Cameron. In
106. Sri Sathya Sai Baba 1882, Sir John A. and Lady MacDonald 109. St. Albans Church
Spiritual Centre of lived there before moving to Earnscliffe. It 454 King Edward Ave.
Ottawa-Carleton has also been home to the ambassadors (Entrance from Daly Ave.)
1694 Hunt Club Rd. of France and Belgium, and since 1996, it Sat. 10 am to 4 pm/Sun. CLOSED
(Entrance from Sable Ridge Dr.) has been the High Commission of Brunei Designed by Thomas Fuller, architect of
Sat. 10 am to 4 pm/Sun. CLOSED Darussalam. W, A, P, F, B, S, OCT. the Houses of Parliament, St. Albans is
The spiritual centre is a unique, non-de- one of the oldest churches in Ottawa. A
nominational place of worship. Sathya 108. Standard Bread Company, recent renovation received an Award of
Sai Baba’s life message is to “love all, Gladstone Clayworks Merit for heritage restoration, and pro-
serve all” and “help ever, hurt never”, Co-operative vides space for parish activities, theatrical
strongly promoting the Unity of Faiths as 949B Gladstone Ave. and concert events, and Centre 454, a
depicted through symbols and messages Sat. & Sun. 10 am to 4 pm community ministry. W, A, P, F, B, $P, S,
on the centre’s pillar. Designed by M. Da- Built in 1924, the ground floor (east side) OCT.
vid Blakely, the 19,000 sq ft building was was converted into a pottery studio in
completed in 1997. W, A, P, F, B, T, OCT. 2003. The 1,800 sq ft co-operative studioSuntech Greenhouses Ltd., #117
110. St. Andrew’s Presbyterian 112. St. John the Baptist 114. St. Mary’s Anglican Church
Church Ukrainian Catholic Shrine 2574 Sixth Line Rd., Dunrobin
82 Kent St. 952 Green Valley Cres. Sat. & Sun. 12 pm to 4 pm
Sat. 10 am to 4 pm/ Sat. 10 am to 4 pm/Sun. CLOSED New St. Mary’s was built in 1909 after the
Sun. 1 pm to 4 pm St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Old St Mary’s at Pinhey’s Point, built in
(Sunday church service at Shrine is in the 18th century Ukrainian 1827, was deemed structurally unsafe.
9:15 & 11 am) baroque style - a synthesis of Euro- Many of the pews and other interior fix-
In 1828, Thomas McKay built Bytown’s pean baroque and cruciform Byzan- tures are from the Old St. Mary’s Church,
first stone church on this site, purchased tine-Ukrainian styles. It is designated a which was the first Anglican church in the
from Nicholas Sparks. In 1873, archi- Shrine because it represents the Cana- Ottawa Diocese and is the oldest church
tect W.T. Thomas built the larger, more dian Ukrainian Catholic community in the in the Ottawa area. Ten stained glass
impressive Gothic Revival structure with nation’s capital, and is decorated with windows. W, A, P, F, B, T.
a distinctive Reformation arrangement icons in the Byzantine style. W, A, P, F.
of pews around a high central pulpit, 115. St. Paul’s-Eastern United
a beautiful vaulted ceiling, and lovely 113. St. John the Evangelist Church
stained glass. W, A, P, F, T, S, OCT. Anglican Church 473 Cumberland St.
154 Somerset St. W. (at Elgin) Sat. & Sun. 10 am to 4 pm
111. St. James Anglican Church Sat. 10 am to 4 pm/Sun. CLOSED St. Paul’s-Eastern United Church is one
Leitrim (Sunday church service at 8 am of the oldest congregations in Ottawa.
4540 Bank St. and 10:15 am) The Romanesque Revival church was
Sat. & Sun. 10 am to 4 pm Known as “The Church with the Open built from 1888 to 1889 for St. Paul’s
Built in 1860, St. James is an historic Door,” St. John the Evangelist is a down- Presbyterian Church by S.R. Badgley,
rural wood frame Anglican church. Well town Anglican parish that broadened its architect. It originally had a large steeple.
known for its Christmas lighting display, it Elgin Street entrance to grow a caring Unfortunately, the church was built on
features a Horwood stained glass window community of those seeking God. Experi- sand and the steeple had to be removed,
circa 1880. On June 2 at 10:30 am, bring ence the beauty of this sacred space with leaving a more squat building. W, A, F,
your pets and lawn chairs for a Blessing its wooden arches and Warrior Chapel. $P, S, OCT.
of the Animals Service. Next door, visit W, A, P, F, B, $P, S, OCT.
the Gloucester Historical Society and
Museum. W, P, F, B, T, OCT.116. St. Peter’s Lutheran Factory, erected in 1924. Artists have it now provides nine artists with private
Church been creating within this space for the studio space and is the head office to
400 Sparks St. past 13 years. Explore the studios and Saint Brigid’s Centre for the Arts. Please
Sat. 10 am to 4 pm/ discover a wide variety of artwork that note it is not wheelchair accessible. W, F,
Sun. 12 pm to 4 pm includes painting, glasswork, weaving B, $P, S, OCT.
Erected in 1952, and built of sandstone and textiles. W, P, F, B, S, OCT.
from Nepean, the space was designed by 122. The Royal College of
Cecil Burgess in the English Gothic Style. 120. The Ottawa Mission Physicians and Surgeons
A Bell Carillon was installed in 2017, 35 Waller St. of Canada
three swinging bells were installed in the Sat. & Sun. 10 am to 3 pm 774 Echo Dr.
tower in 2018, and the Casavant Organ The Ottawa Mission (formerly the Union Sat. 10 am to 4 pm/Sun. CLOSED
was dedicated in 1977. Stained glass Mission for Men) was established in 1906 Located at 774 Echo Drive in Ottawa,
windows are the work of Russell Good- to help men experiencing homelessness. Ont., this brick building was formerly
man & Sons, installed between 1985 and It has been at its current heritage loca- the monastery of the Sisters Adorers
1993. A, B, $P, S, OCT. tion since 1912, providing shelter to 236 of the Precious Blood. It was originally
people each night, serving an average of constructed in 1921, and the tall arches,
117. Suntech Greenhouses Ltd. 1,312 meals every day, and provides pro- striking stained glass and other key de-
5541 Doyle Rd., Manotick grams such as mental health, addiction sign features reflect this long history. W,
Sat. & Sun. 10 am to 4 pm treatment, primary care, job training and A, P, F, T, OCT.
In its four-acre greenhouse, Suntech a hospice. W, A, F, $P, T, S, OCT.
hydroponically grows four varieties of 123. Thomson Hall o/a The Keg
tomatoes, as well as mini cucumbers. 121. The Rectory Art House Manor
Come see the beauty of plants in full 179 Murray St. 529 Richmond Rd.
production; our tour will show you how Sat. & Sun. 10 am to 4 pm Sat. CLOSED/Sun. 10 am to 3 pm
we grow high-quality vegetables. Don’t Built in the early 1890s, The Rectory Art A Georgian style estate, it was built be-
miss the tasting tables we offer! Bring the House was formerly the Rectory of Saint tween 1831 and 1833 by William Thom-
family and friends! W, A, P, F, B, T. Brigid’s Church. Converted into artist son. A private residence until 1989, it has
studios and office space in June 2011, been occupied by The Keg Manor since
118. Supreme Court of Canada
301 Wellington St.
Sat. & Sun. 10 am to 4 pm
(1939) The Court’s distinguished pres-
ence is emphasized by its massive scale
and commanding Grand Entrance Hall.
Architect Ernest Cormier’s Art Deco
design enhances the natural beauty of
the exquisite woods and marble interior.
After delays during WWII, the Court took
possession of the building in 1946. Only
the Grand Entrance Hall and courtroom
will be open. Photography restrictions. W,
A, P, F, B, $P, T, S, OCT.
119. The Loft Art Studios
951 Gladstone Ave., 3rd Floor
Sat. & Sun. 10 am to 4 pm
The Loft Art Studios is a collective of 18
artists who share studio space on the
third floor of the former Standard Bread
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