Heritage Day highlight

The Bytown Museum (at the locks by the Chateau Laurier) was honoured as the official 2026 Proclamation recipient.
The event featured a showcase of local associations, museums and historical sites under the title “Voices of a City: Celebrating Two Centuries of Collective Histories and Local Heroes in Ottawa”.
Bytown was founded on September 26, 1826 and there are many events planned throughout the year to mark the 200th anniversary. Visit Ottawa Tourism’s website for more on Bytown’s history and a list of Ottawa 200 events. www.ottawatourism.ca

—     Christine Aubry