Local history marathon
This list celebrates the local heritage of the city that I live and group in, Ottawa.
Too many people who visit on Ottawa, only visit the large national museum, so this guide is to act as a counterpoint two. More traditional guides for Ottawa.
Places
Watson’s Mill
Ottawa, Ontario
This place is an excellent historic site with free access. Also, the mill still runs Meaning you can get one of the coolest souvenirs of all, The flower it produces!
Cumberland Heritage Village Museum
Ottawa, Ontario
This museum provides an excellent glimpse into what life was like at the turn of the century in the Ottawa area. Plus on select days a group known as the Ottawa Valley Steamers run a set of rideable model trains in the back, which are rideable and free to use.
Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum
Ottawa, Ontario
What is a cold war bunker underground need I say more.
Road Map
Ottawa, Ontario to Ottawa, Ontario
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