Workers' Heritage Centre

Online Exhibits

 
 

Online Exhibits

Lumbering

Ottawa Logging
In 1857, Ottawa was the focus of a booming lumber industry »

Rideau Canal

Rideau Canal
The Rideau Canal, opened in 1832, is the oldest continuously operated canal system in North America »

Parliament Hill

Constuction of Parliament
Work began on Parliament Hill in December of 1859 »

 

Labour History Tour

Labour History Tour
Take the Labour History Walking Tour! Learn about historical Ottawa from the workers' point of view »