Category: Heritage
Shovels in the ground on Stittsville Main for The Station
The Station will be an inviting attraction for residents and visitors who use the Trans Canada Trail and to Stittsville Main Street – a true acknowledgement to our past history.
Preserving Stittsville’s bur oaks in Fringewood North during development
This article sets out some of the challenges of trying to preserve trees where the tree roots have extended to adjacent properties where these properties have undergone urban development.
Construction of Holy Spirit Parish uncovered 8,000-year old Indigenous artefacts
Stittsville’s Holy Spirit Parish on Shea Road held a ‘Celebration of the Land’ with several Indigenous Elders for National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21. The afternoon event featured Indigenous Elders and artefacts discovered…
What’s new for the summer at Goulbourn Museum
With summer’s arrival, the Goulbourn Museum has many interesting hands-on historical programs and events for all members of your family to have some fun during their summer hours.
Terry’s Iconic adidas Orion Shoe being re-released in honour of the 45th Anniversary of the Marathon of Hope
On July 3, adidas Canada will re-release a limited number of the classic three-stripe runners that Terry Fox wore during his Marathon of Hope in 1980.
Guardian Angels Catholic School celebrates 25 years
When Mary Curry served as a trustee for what is now the Ottawa Catholic School Board, from 1987 to 2000, she ensured that Catholic schools would be part of our community.
Goulbourn Museum launches their digital collections at Doors Open
Sarah Holla, the Collections Registrar, at the Museum, has worked tirelessly, to not only gain funding, but to ensure that each in-house piece of history is included in the Digital History Centre…
It’s summer at the Goulbourn Museum with new hours and upcoming events
We’re excited to share a major milestone at the Goulbourn Museum — our collections are now online! Join us during Doors Open Ottawa as we officially launch two new digital resources…
Uncover Local Stories at the Goulbourn Museum – A Digital Launch!
The Doors Open Ottawa event is a unique opportunity to get a behind-the-door look at the many iconic buildings in Ottawa. This event offers Ottawa residents a ‘free’ peek at…
VE Day celebrations and past stories shared from the President of the Stittsville Legion
May 8, 2025 marked the 80th anniversary of VE Day, or Victory in Europe Day, when Nazi Germany surrendered to the Allied forces, effectively ending World War II in Europe. This…
City is accepting Spring nominations for commemorative naming proposals
The City of Ottawa is now accepting spring nominations for the commemorative naming of municipal assets. This is your chance to honour the people, histories, and legacies that have shaped Ottawa’s community.
Goulbourn Museum holds annual general meeting and appreciation evening
There was a large number of people in attendance who all had a common theme – they love local history. Prior to the meeting start, guests enjoyed a mix and mingle…
Stittsville Main Street comes alive for Jane’s Walk 2025
(Councillor Glen Gower speaks with the participants at the May 3, 2025 Jane’s Walk that took place in Stittsville. Photos: Stittsville Central) On Saturday, May 3rd, 2025, another successful Jane’s…
Explore the evolution of Main Street on Stittsville’s 2025 Jane’s Walk
Delve deeper into the history of Stittsville Main Street and the surrounding community during the Jane’s Walk event on May 3rd, 2025.
April news and events at the Goulbourn Museum
We’re excited to invite you to our Easter Spring Adventure on Saturday, April 19. The museum will be closed for most of the Easter weekend, but don’t miss out…