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Black history in Ottawa Streets
Hop on a historic bus tour through the streets of Ottawa and uncover the vibrant tapestry of Black history in the capital and across Canada. Each stop shares stories of resilience, culture, and community.
Shelley Conducts Zarathustra
You have heard the opening to Richard Strauss’s Also sprach Zarathustra , but did you know it has nine spectacular parts? Experience them all. Composer Claude Debussy’s love for the ocean rises and falls in giant waves of sound in La mer. Ian Cusson is a Canadian Indigenous composer whose music maps and explores the Canadian … Read more
High tea on the veranda
Laurier House National Historic Site and Working Title Kitchen invite you to enjoy decadent pastries, delightful desserts, and high tea on the verandah of this historic home. After tea, explore the residence that was once home to two of Canada’s longest-serving prime ministers: Sir Wilfrid Laurier and William Lyon Mackenzie King.
RCMP Musical Ride Sunset Ceremonies
Watch the world-famous RCMP Musical Ride Mounties perform a free, time-honoured tradition in Canada’s capital, including complex and thrilling cavalry figures and drills choreographed to music. Over one weekend each summer, a full troop of 32 riders and their horses perform the Canadian Sunset Ceremonies at their home base—the RCMP Musical Ride Centre, located just … Read more
Webinar: Your Contractor Might Be an Employee — Here’s Why That Matters
Hiring a contractor? Make sure you understand what that really means In this live broadcast, learn why misclassifying a worker as a contractor—when they’re actually an employee — can expose your business to significant legal and financial liabilities. Join OBJ and Emond Harnden to hear from employment law expert Zoriana Priadka, who will explain how to … Read more
Capital Pop-Up Cinema
Bringing families and friends together to experience classic movies under stars. This is a free event for all!