On Feb. 15 1901, Lord Strathcona’s Horse became the first Canadian Unit to receive the Queen’s South Africa Medal for their part in the Boer War.
Our new exhibition, “The Gallant Thousand: Ottawa and the South African War” opens in May of 2019. Details to follow.

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A bit early, but might as well get her posted. Happy Valentines Day from this little Cupid to you.

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Happy birthday to me! I’m a child of the 80s, so prompt of 80s fairy for was a good test of some of my new art supplies!

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Nimit Malavia is an illustrator from Ottawa Ontario.

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James Lougheed, Robert Borden, Prime Minister (with cane) and Cdn army officers at a military parade, Ottawa, c.1918.
AFTER THE WAR: COMING HOME AND FITTING IN AT THE END OF THE GREAT WAR, an exhibit from , is now at Lougheed House.

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⚡️NEW! ⚡️ For 2019 we’re pleased to offer a new lower admission rate of just $2‼️ For less than the price of a cup of take in 3 floors of exhibits & programs that explore the history of our city. Did we mention it’s just $2!?!?!?!

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James Lougheed, Sir Robert Borden, Prime Minister (with cane) and Cdn army officers at a military parade, Ottawa, c.1918.
AFTER THE WAR: COMING HOME AND FITTING IN AT THE END OF THE GREAT WAR, an exhibit from Canadian Centre for the Great War, is now at Lougheed House.

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Heath Kenny is new chief content officer for Ottawa, Canada-based animation studio Mercury Filmworks. https://t.co/mrB39Itlx8
by Alexandra Whyte via

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James Lougheed, Robert Borden, Prime Minister (with cane) and Cdn army officers at a military parade, Ottawa, c.1918.
AFTER THE WAR: COMING HOME AND FITTING IN AT THE END OF THE GREAT WAR, an exhibit from , is now at Lougheed House.

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A bit inspired by Dragon Prince. A quick iPad sketch during a very draining week. Little art time for mommy, sadly, while Miss Bubbles was home from school all week.

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These maps tell the story of

Trace its history from a lumber town to a thriving capital: https://t.co/sEDU2Sd1Kb

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Recently digitized! Check out this great image of the Hintonburgh (yes, spelled with an 'H') Village Council, 1902. Seated at the center is Robert Reid Jr., who ran the prosperous Maple Cliff Dairy located where today's Ottawa Civic Hospital stands.

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🤔❓We recently acquired this fantastic depicting a group of nurses at the turn of the century, but do you know where was it taken? Our Collections Manager will buy for the person w/ the 1st correct answer. 🙌☕️

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Check out how cool our Emma Awesome sticker turned out! 😍

Spend $5 at our table tomorrow at the and you'll receive this sticker!

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Beatrix LeBeau from Slime Rancher. Painted on Twitch yesterday for my daughter.
Thanks for a fun game we ❤️ to play together!

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