The Entertainment and Special Events committee is working on several events to ensure that delegates and their spouses will have an opportunity to enjoy the Ottawa area.
Sunday, September 30th
11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
High Tea and Tour
National Gallery of Canada
The Program will begin with a High Tea and Tour of the National Gallery of Canada on Sunday. The Gallery is a place of wonder
in both its interior expositions and it's incredible architecture.
The Gallery exhibits a number of permanent collections and boasts the largest collection of Canadian works in the world.
10:45 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
University Tours & Boat Cruise
Carleton University and University of Ottawa
A campus tour is scheduled for Sunday to allow participants to
visit Carleton University and the University of Ottawa campuses. Participants will be picked up by coach at the hotel and taken to
the University of Ottawa for a walking tour of the campus. They
will then board a water craft and travel down the Historic Rideau Canal enjoying a guided tour as it makes it's way to the Carleton University campus. There, the participants will go on a walking
tour of the Carleton University campus and then be returned to their hotel by coach.
Monday, October 1st
8:45 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Steam Train and Gatineau Park Tour
Wakefield, Province of Quebec
On Monday, guests will enjoy a unique trip back in time, as they ride the rails on-board one of Canada's last remaining authentic Steam Trains. Departing from the bi-centennial city of Gatineau, Quebec, the train will arrive 1 1/2 hours later in the picturesque village of Wakefield. Upon arriving in Wakefield, guests will witness the spectacular pivoting of the 93-ton steam locomotive
on Canada's only operating manual turntable. After lunch at the historic Wakefield Mill Inn the group will travel by deluxe motor coach through Gatineau Park enjoying the changing of the
leaves and the beautiful scenery.
Tuesday, October 2nd
9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Artisan Village and Glass Blowing Studio
Historic Merrickville
Tuesday's Spousal Program will consist of a visit to the small village of Merrickville, where guests will visit the
Kevin Robert
Grey Glass Blowing Studio and a number of antique and
specialty shops. Following the visit to the glass blowing studio, there will be free time to explore the shops in Merrickville then enjoy a wonderful lunch at Sam Jake's Inn.
5:15 p.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Awards Banquet
Canadian Museum of Civilization, Province of Quebec
The Tuesday evening Awards Banquet will be held in the Grand Hall of the Canadian Museum of Civilization. The Grand Hall celebrates the rich cultural heritage of the Native Peoples of Canada's West Coast. Each of the Hall's six houses presents
an Aboriginal community living in coastal British Columbia. Preceding the Banquet guests will tour the Canada Hall which leads visitors on a remarkable journey across the country from east to west, covering 1,000 years of Canadian history in a
series of life-sized environments.
Wednesday, October 3rd
7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
Walk/Run
Along the Ottawa River
A 1.5 mile walk and a 3 mile run are being planned for Wednesday morning. Participants can enjoy a leisurely walk
along the Ottawa River taking in a different perspective on the Museums and Parliament Buildings along the way. Runners will follow a path along the Ottawa River and scenic Rideau Canal enjoying the autumn colours and views of the city. Participants
will receive a memento from the event and breakfast will be provided.
Due to insurance issues, this event is not sanctioned
by ERAPPA, and your participation is "at your own risk".
