#History
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Events (8)
Canadian War Museum - Free Thursday Evenings
Free museum admission every Thursday evening with special exhibitions on Canadian military history. Reservations required.
Antiquarian Book Fair Ottawa
Peruse and purchase antique and rare books, maps, and paper ephemera from 20+ dealers. Live presentations on historic bookbinding and book collecting history.
Ghosts of the Bytown Museum
Join us on an unforgettable journey into the heart of Ottawa's supernatural past as we explore the Bytown Museum.
Ghosts of the Mackenzie King Estate
Join us for a moonlight walk around the mysterious Mackenzie King Estate nestled deep inside Gatineau Park, exploring the former Prime Minister's property and passion for spiritualism.
Tales from the Mausoleum at Beechwood Cemetery
Experience rare after-sunset access to Beechwood Cemetery's historic mausoleum on this 75-minute evening tour featuring Canadian history, notable figures, and ghostly tales among the tombstones.
The Original Haunted Walk of Ottawa
Experience Ottawa's most iconic ghost tour! This 75-minute outdoor walking tour visits haunted locations including Grant House, Château Laurier, and the city's infamous haunted high school.
Stittsville Haunted Heritage Tours 2025
90-minute haunted heritage walking tour sharing tales and legends of the unexplained in historic Stittsville. Enter a house that makes some quiver!
Black History in Ottawa Streets
Historic bus tour uncovering the vibrant tapestry of Black history in Ottawa and across Canada, sharing stories of resilience, culture, and community.
Places (5)
Canada Aviation and Space Museum
Canada's largest aviation collection with over 130 aircraft, the original Canadarm from Space Shuttle Endeavour, and the largest surviving piece of the Avro Arrow. Free admission daily from 4-5 PM.
Canadian Museum of History
Canada's national museum of human history, located across the river in Gatineau with sweeping views of Parliament Hill. Features the Canadian History Hall, an immersive Canadian Children's Museum, and the Grand Hall with the world's largest indoor collection of totem poles. Free Thursday evenings 5-7 PM.
Canadian War Museum
Canada's national museum of military history, featuring four chronological galleries, a massive vehicle hall, and the architecturally striking Memorial Hall. Free admission every Thursday 5-7 PM.
Diefenbunker: Canada's Cold War Museum
A four-storey underground bunker built in 1959 as Canada's emergency government headquarters during the Cold War. Now a National Historic Site, it offers self-guided tours, guided tours, and an escape room experience 75 feet below ground.
Parliament Hill
Canada's seat of federal government and a National Historic Site, featuring the iconic Peace Tower, the Centennial Flame, and free guided tours of the West Block and Senate. Centre Block is closed for renovation until the early 2030s.