From March 28 to April 1, 2012

 

COME SAVOR SOME MAPLE SYRUP WITH US!

 

Wednesday March 28, 2012

SOUP SPLASH- 6th EDITION

A presentation of the Vanier Museopark. Which restaurateur will prepare the best maple-inspired soup?

Richelieu-Vanier Community Centre

300 des Pères Blancs Avenue

From 5 pm to 8 pm

Tickets are now available – $ 20

Information:

613-580-2424 extension 32001

Thursday March 29, 2012

VANIER’S SENIORS CELEBRATE MAPLE SUGAR SEASON

Presented by the Centre Pauline-Charron. Sugar-shack inspired dinner and dance.

Centre Pauline-Charron

164 Jeanne-Mance St.

From 5 pm to 10 pm

First service at 5 pm

Second service at 6:15 pm

Members : $ 20 Guests: $ 23

Information: 613-741-0562

 

Thursday March 29, 2012 and Friday March 30, 2012

THE NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION’S SCHOOLS CELEBRATE MAPLE SUGAR SEASON 

Visit the sugar shack, walk the paths of the heritage maple forest, taste some taffy, visit the Vanier Museopark, check out the petting zoo, enjoy a horse-drawn sleigh rides, a show and much more!

On the Festival’s site

From 9 am to 2 pm

Information/reservations:

613-580-2424 extension 32001

Cost : $ 4/student

 

Friday March 30, 2012

DINNER AND ENTERTAINMENT WITH MARISOL

www.marisolmusique.com

Richelieu-Vanier Community Centre

300 des Pères Blancs Avenue

Dinner at 6 pm

20 $ – Show

30 $ – Dinner and entertainment

Information: 613-580-2424 extension 32001

 

CELEBRATION WEEKEND

Walk the paths of the heritage maple forest, visit the sugar shack, the Vanier Museopark, enjoy face-painting, the crafts, the inflatable structures, a horse-drawn sleigh ride, check out the petting zoo, the activities at the library, and see a show (dance, lumberjacks, etc.).

* All the activities will be held in the Richelieu Park from 10 am to 4 pm, Saturday and Sunday.

FREE

 

Saturday March 31, 2012

PANCAKE BREAKFAST

Main tent at the Richelieu Park

300 des Pères Blancs Avenue

From 10 am to 2 pm

$ 6 adults, $ 4 children (10 years and younger)

Information: 613-580-2424 extension 32001

 

VANIER MAPLE RUN 5K

From 9 am to 11 am

Site Web: www.somersault.ca

 

LUMBERJACK COMPETITION

From 1 pm to 2:30 pm

 

A STORYTELLING EVENING AT THE SUGAR SHACK

We will serve tea the traditional way.

From 7 pm to 9 pm 

$ 15

Information: 613-580-2424 extension 32001

 

Sunday April 1, 2011

MAPLE SUGAR SEASON BRUNCH

Main tent at the Richelieu Park

300 des Pères Blancs Avenue

From 10 am to 2 pm

$ 12 adults, $ 5 children (10 years and younger)

Information: 613-580-2424 extension 32001

 

STEEL WARRIORS (STRONG MAN DEMONSTRATION)

From 1 pm to 2:30 pm

 

Tickets and Information

Maple Sugar Festival

300 des Pères Blancs Avenue, Ottawa

613-580-2424 extension 32001

cabane@museoparc.ca

 

Organizers

Action Vanier

Vanier Museopark

Activity partner

Pauline-Charron Centre

Public partners

City of Ottawa

Ottawa Kiosk

Richelieu-Vanier Community Centre

Sponsors

Bissonnette Independent Grocer

Enbridge

Friends’ Bingo

Put on your snowshoes and join us at the Vanier sugar shack for a historical walk of the Richelieu Park on January 21, 2012 at 10 am. Relax and warm up afterwards with a cup of hot chocolate at the sugar shack. The activity will be given in French and in English. Please call a week in advance to reserve a pair of snowshoes (15 $) or bring your own (free). communication@museoparc.ca / 613-842-9871

As part of the series of talks at the Muséoparc Vanier Museopark, Mr. Marcel Pronovost will be speaking about the life of Mathieu Rouillard and his wife Jeanne Guillet at the Vanier Museopark on Wednesday, January 18, at 7 pm.

Marcel Pronovost will present his novel Feu et Lieu, which is focused on the turbulent life of Mathieu Rouillard, Ovila Pronovost’s ancestor immortalized in the work of Arlette Cousture “Les Filles de Caleb,” and his wife Jeanne Guillet. The hero and his family’s take us back to New France between 1660 and 1702. The novel describes the daily life of a trapper with its ups and downs, but also an amazing woman who had to raise her seven children alone while her husband was away for long periods of time. Most of the information in Pronovost’s novel is backed by many years of archival research in Quebec and the United States.

Passionately interested in history and genealogy, Marcel Pronovost has been studying for many years deeds of New France to reconstruct the life of Mathieu Rouillard and his wife Jeanne Guillet. He is currently working on a book about Jeanne Guillet’s life after the death of her husband. Please note that this activity will take place in French. Admission: $ 5.00.

Please confirm your presence at communication@museoparc.ca / 613-842-9871.

Celebrate the holidays by making an Advent calendar at the Muséoparc on November 26 at 1 pm. The Germanic tradition is still used today to make children patiently wait until Christmas day. This workshop is designed for children of all ages! It will be offered both in French and in English. Free admission. Please confirm your presence at communication@museoparc.ca / 613-842-9871.

The Cercle des conteurs de l’Est de l’Ontario will offer a storytelling evening where the collection “Les vieux m’ont conté” will be in highlighted at the Richelieu-Vanier Community Centre, on Tuesday, November 15, at 7 pm.

During this evening that will pay tribute to our oral heritage, we will meet several storytellers who will help us discover the tales in the collection “Les vieux m’ont conté”, a tales collection gathered by Father Lemieux. First of all, Roger Gervais, the executive director at the Centre franco-ontarien de folklore, will present the collection “Les vieux m’ont conté”. Then, we will jump into a magical world. Janik Aubin-Robert, the Vanier Museopark’s conservator, will share a testimony about Father Germain Lemieux whom she got to know during his lifetime. Finally, Louis Racine, Michel Farrant, Céline Boudreau-Pagé as well as Danièle Vallée and Jean Cloutier will help us discover individual tales from the collection “Les vieux m’ont conté”. Father Lemieux’s contribution to our oral heritage is immeasurable because it gives the opportunity today, to people of all ages, to jump into the magical world of tales and legends. Don’t miss this opportunity to discover Father Lemieux’s work on November 15!

Born in 2004, the Cercle des conteurs de l’Est de l’Ontario (CCEO)’s primary mission is to bring together people who have an interest for French tales in Eastern Ontario. For more information, please visit their website at www.cceo.ca.

Please note that this activity will take place in French. Admission: Voluntary contribution.

Please confirm your presence at communication@museoparc.ca / 613-842-9871

 

As part of the series of talks at the Muséoparc Vanier Museopark, Mr. Michel Prévost, chief archivist at the University of Ottawa and president of the Société d’histoire de l’Outaouais, will give a talk about Ottawa and Gatineau’s heritage cemeteries on Wednesday, October 19, at 7 pm.

Many heritage cemeteries are located in the national capital region. Unfortunately, our busy daily lives imply that we don’t often take into consideration their cultural value. In his talk, Mr. Prévost will place the emphasis on Ottawa’s Notre-Dame and Beechwood cemeteries as well as Gatineau’s Notre-Dame and St. James’ cemeteries. He will give us the opportunity to understand that cemeteries are like outdoor museums where history and memory meet each other on a daily basis. This public lecture will bring to our attention the graves of two former Canadian prime ministers, the first mayor of Ottawa, the founder of Hull and several other important personalities.

Michel Prévost has been interested in the Outaouais’ heritage and history for over thirty years. He regularly gives tours in Ottawa, Gatineau, the Outaouais and Eastern Ontario, pointing out cemeteries while fighting for their preservation.

Please confirm your presence at communication@museoparc.ca / 613-842-9871. Admission $ 5.00.

Please note that this activity will take place in French.

As part of the series of talks at the Muséoparc Vanier Museopark, Mrs. Thérèse Frère, Vanier’s most renowned artist, will present her works on Thursday, September 22^nd at 6:30 pm. Jean-Claude Bergeron and Michel Prévost will be hosting the conference.

A native of Beauce county, Thérèse Frère has had an impressive artistic career. She is best known for her use of pastels. Her proficiency with pastel has enabled her to develop a unique style that allows her to paint in situ the beauty of the Outaouais region and the Vanier quarter. Thérèse Frère has taken part in over fifty individual and collective art shows since 1981. In addition to receiving several awards over the years, Mrs. Frère has seen several of her works be included in public and private collections throughout North America, Europe and Japan.

During this evening organized in honour of Thérèse Frère’s accomplishments, some of her original works of art as well as greeting card replicas of her art will be for sale. Come and meet an exceptional artist on September 22^nd!

Please confirm your presence at communication@museoparc.ca / 613-842-9871. Refreshments will be served. Free admission. Please note that this activity will only be offered in French.

On July 10th from 1pm to 4pm, come and join us in making homemade candle stick holders. We have gathered wild flowers and leaves for you to decorate them. While you are here, let’s celebrate the launch of the new passport program developed by the Ottawa Museum Network.

The new Passport to the Past! invites children to pick up a passport and visit all ten of Ottawa’s community museums. The passport includes a short description of each museum, tips, fun activities, and a secret question for each museum. At each museum, when the child finds the answer to the secret question, they will have their passport stamped. After three museum stamps, they can claim a prize at any of the ten museums. Wait, the fun has just begun! When a child has all ten museums stamps, they receive the grand prize – The Great Canada Quiz board game!  The OMN’s new passport is a fun-filled, interactive way to learn about Ottawa’s history and to experience community museums in a new way. Passes are available at each of the ten museums. Info and RSVP: 613-842-9871 or projet@museoparc.ca. Free. Light snack and refreshments will be served.

These activities will go from 10 am to 11:30 and are suitable for kids 3 to 12 years old. Free.  RSVP 613 842 9871 or by email at info@museoparc.ca.

Tuesday July 19th – Bird observation (5 to 10 years old): Come learn about the different birds that live in the Richelieu Park.  You can learn their names as well as simple tricks to identify them.  We will be walking in the forest to listen and to look out for these birds.

Tuesday July 26th – Animal paths (3 to 6 years old): Learn how to identify the different animal tracks found in the Richelieu Forest!

Tuesday August 9th – Medicinal, toxic and comestible plants (7 to 12 years old: Discover the regional comestible, toxic and medicinal plants.  We will walk in the Richelieu Forest to find these different types of plants.

Tuesday August 16th – Hunting for insects (3 to 6 years old): Let’s learn about the many different insects that are hidden in the Richelieu Forest.

Tuesday August 23rd – Meteorology (7 to 12 years old): Wouldn’t it be cool to predict the weather? After this workshop, you will be able to predict the different aspects of meteorology.

To celebrate Dad, grandpa, great-grandpa and so on, the Vanier Museopark invites all amateur genealogists to craft their own family tree! This activity will be held on June 18th at 1 pm at the Vanier Museopark.  Info and RSVP: 613-842-9871 or info@museoparc.ca.