Category: Heritage
Goulbourn Recreation Complex turns 25 – the road to building it
The Goulbourn Recreation Complex has proven to be a sound investment for the people of Stittsville and all those in the former Township of Goulbourn thanks to the foresight of Mayor Paul Bradley and Council members in 1996.
Stittsville commemorates the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII
The Remembrance Day service hosted by the Stittsville Legion, Branch 618 is a deeply emotional time for some and thought provoking for others.
Remembrance Day 2025 marks the 80th Anniversary of the end of the Second World War
When you pause on the 11th month, the 11th day at the 11th hour, appreciate that Canadians are so fortunate for our place in life – only because of the strength of so many who fought in battle…
Honouring our Veterans – Station 81 firefighters install the Poppies of Goulbourn display at the Goulbourn Museum
A vibrant collage of crocheted poppies, the Poppies of Goulbourn art display, was installed on the wall of the Goulbourn Museum on October 29th thanks to the firefighters of Station 81.
The Stittsville Business Association celebrates small business month at the Goulbourn Museum
It was a chilly October 23rd, but that didn’t deter the Stittsville Business Association members and guests to bundle up and enjoy an evening at the Goulbourn Museum…
The frenzy for baseball in Stittsville hit a home run in the 1950s when history was made
Many of us lived for those heyday baseball games at The Grove that brought the entire community together. The stands were always packed with folks…
Does Stittsville have a haunted past? Discover the answer – take a Stittsville Haunted Heritage Tour
Each tour covers approximately seven tales and they are changed frequently enabling each tour to be unique in its own way.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation recognized by the Ottawa-Stittsville Rotary Club and the Legacy of Hope Foundation
The Ottawa-Stittsville Rotary Club and the Legacy of Hope Foundation brought the Stittsville community together at the W.J. Bell Rotary Peace Park for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation…
City Council approves demolition of the Flewellyn-Jones heritage designated home
The Report and relating documents will now move on to the Provincial government’s Standing Committee on Heritage, Infrastructure and Cultural Policy for their consideration…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Gower is sharing information for another week with residents to ensure you are up-to-date on City Hall business and activities in the Stittsville community. He thanks everyone for coming…
Flewellyn-Jones house approved for demolition by the Built Heritage Committee
The report for the Demolition of 5897 Fernbank Road recommended that the Built Heritage Committee recommend that Council approve the application to demolish the house.
Co-founder of 100th Regiment Historical Society and former chair of Goulbourn Museum, Ken Cownley, receives prestigious award
Ken and his group quickly became affiliated with the Goulbourn Museum, with Ken eventually serving as chair. The former Goulbourn Township has strong historical ties to the regiment…
155 years ago old Stittsville was swept up in The Great Fire of Carleton County
The fire broke out following a three and a half month dry spell which left the countryside tinder dry and susceptible to a rampaging, out-of-control fire.
The 80th Anniversary of VJ Day brings back memories for a Stittsville resident
Stittsville resident, Edna Knight, was raised in the United Kingdom and lived through the Second World War. She remembers the day when victory came…
Vintage car takes one back to a different place and time
Matt, a Stittsville resident, was delighted to ‘show and tell’ us about his 1930 Model A Coupe when he pulled up in front of St. Thomas Anglican Church off of Stittsville Main Street.