Bytown Museum, Heritage museum at Ottawa Locks, Canada.
The Bytown Museum occupies the oldest stone structure in Ottawa, displaying over 7,000 artifacts that chronicle the transformation of the region through different periods.
The Women's Canadian Historical Society of Ottawa established the museum in 1917, initially operating from the City Registry Office before relocating to the Commissariat Building in 1951.
The museum maintains a Community Gallery program where local artists, embassies, and cultural organizations present exhibitions that reflect regional diversity and heritage.
The museum provides multilingual audio guides in English, French, German, Spanish, Mandarin, and Japanese, with extended hours during summer and free admission on Thursday evenings.
The stone vault on the first floor served as storage for money, supplies, and gunpowder during the construction of the Rideau Canal.
Location: Ottawa
Inception: 1917
Part of: Rideau Canal
Address: 1 Canal Lane
Website: https://bytownmuseum.com/fr
GPS coordinates: 45.42580,-75.69780
Latest update: May 11, 2025 07:32
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