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Learn a new sport at Pinhey’s Point |
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The Ottawa Orienteering Club is bringing a family-friendly introduction to Orienteering to Pinhey’s Point Historic Site on
Saturday, May 21 from 10 am to 2 pm with beginner length courses and competitive races. Cost: $7.25 per person (cash only).
What is orienteering?
The
sport of skilled navigation, orienteering is a timed challenge through
unfamiliar terrain to find a series of checkpoints (called controls)
and return to the finish.
The
only tools you're allowed - a detailed map with the course and controls
on it (given to you at the start), a compass, and your brain. (source: Orienteering Ottawa).
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The farm animals have begun to arrive at Cumberland Heritage Village Museum
for the summer. Did you know that all the animals at the museum are
heritage breeds? Heritage breeds reflect local agricultural history,
particularly the era before industrial farming became the norm and many
of these breeds are in danger of extinction. Try and spot all the
animals on your next visit: Tamworth pigs, Oxford sheep, Ridley Bronze
turkeys, Chantecler chickens, Argente
Brun rabbits, Indian Runner ducks, draught horses (including a
Clydesdale and Shire) and Dexter cattle.
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Doors Open Ottawa celebrates its 20th anniversary |
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Doors Open Ottawa returns on June 4 and 5 as a live, in-person event
with added virtual content. The full building list will be available on
May 30. For more information, visit Ottawa.ca/DoorsOpen.
Billings
Estate National Historic Site and Pinhey’s Point Historic Site will be
offering guided tours as part of Doors Open Ottawa. Tours will
highlight the architectural history of the respective museums.
Pre-registration is advised. Admission is free.
Pinhey’s Point Historic Site: Saturday, June 4 from 10 am to 4 pm.
Billings Estate National Historic Site: Sunday, June 5 from 10 am to 4 pm.
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Takeaway Tea at Billings Estate |
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Our popular takeaway tea will be offered at Billings Estate National
Historic Site on Fridays and Sundays from May 27 through June 26 (see website for full details).
Enjoy a delicious single-serving spin on our three-tier tea service on
the beautiful museum grounds or in the comfort of your home. Orders can
be placed by calling 613-580-2088 ext. 35258.
Be sure to stay tuned for updates on July’s anticipated return of Tea on the Lawn!
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Ford
introduced its first purpose-built truck in 1917 – the Ford Model TT.
The Model TT adapted the cab and engine from the Model T passenger
vehicle but added a heavier-duty frame to allow it to carry larger
loads. These trucks were marketed heavily to farmers and those living in
rural areas. The 1934 Ford V8 Model BB pictured
here is from the City of Ottawa Museums collection. It has an oak stake
bed and standard 131 ½ inch wheelbase chassis. The same model was
advertised in the February 8, 1934 edition of The Ottawa Journal for a
special sale price of $660. The ad described the truck as follows: "The
truck that has proved itself in actual service – proved its power,
speed, stamina and economy. Economy of operation and up-keep is one of
the outstanding features of the Ford V-8 engines. Most "8’s" have been
big engines, designed for use in heavy, expensive units. But the Ford
V-8 – compact, simple, easily and inexpensively serviced – has shown
that high power can be had at very small cost. Today, more than ever,
The Ford V8 is the logical truck to help your business show a profit."
We’ll be sharing more details about upcoming car-themed programs
at Billings Estate National Historic Site (June 19) and Cumberland Heritage Village Museum (July 10) soon.
If you are interested in registering your vintage or antique automobile in these events, please contact:
Billings Estate National Historic Site: larysa.voss@ottawa.ca
Cumberland Heritage Village Museum (pre-1940s vehicles): emmanuel.doucet@ottawa.ca
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