The Bytown Museum

"We are the home of Ottawa’s history where young and old alike can experience life in Canada’s capital when it was known as Bytown. The Museum, housed in Ottawa’s oldest stone building and located beside the Entrance Locks of the Rideau Canal, traces the history of Ottawa’s early years, from the construction of the Rideau Canal and the early days of Bytown, to the city’s emergence as Canada’s capital."

The Rideau Canal

"The Rideau Canal Waterway is a boater's paradise, attracting pleasure boats from across North America to travel its 202 kilometre (125 mile) length. The Rideau Canal, a Canadian National Historic Site, a designated Canadian Heritage River and a nominated World Heritage Site, consists of a series of beautiful lakes and rivers connected by canals. It stretches from Kingston, at the foot of Lake Ontario, to Ottawa, Canada's capital. Maintained by Canada's Parks service it is arguably the most scenic waterway in North America. Whether you visit by boat, car, bicycle or on foot, the Rideau has something for you.

The Rideau Canal Waterway, which links the lakes and rivers between Ottawa and Kingston, is the oldest continuously operated canal in North America. The locks are operated today much as they were when first opened in 1832. Each lock is unique and the lock staff are always ready to offer the tourist any assistance they can. Most locks provide washrooms, overnight mooring and picnic facilities, including tables, benches and barbecue grills."

The Council of Heritage Organizations of Ottawa

"The Council of Heritage Organizations in Ottawa is the sole umbrella organization providing active and effective networking for the entire local heritage community.

Through advocating responsible stewardship of our heritage, CHOO/COPO is working to enhance and enrich the quality of life for everyone in Ottawa, and to encourage a deeper, more active civic memory and a sense of pride in our diverse local community identities."

Heritage Ottawa

"Our mandate is twofold: to advocate on behalf of the preservation of heritage buildings and historic landscapes and to educate and inform residents and visitors to Ottawa on the benefits of preserving the city's heritage from the perspectives of history, architecture, quality of life and tourism.

Heritage Ottawa began as a committee of "A Capital for Canadians", an organization founded in 1967, concerned with the conservation of buildings and sites in the National Capital which are part of our living heritage.

The Goulbourn Historical Society and Museum

"The Goulbourn Museum’s exhibits chronicle 19th and 20th Century rural township life, with particular emphasis on the 100th Regiment of Foot, Goulbourn’s soldier-settlers. A Children’s Centre allows young visitors to try on period clothing, and engage in hands-on activities that foster an appreciation of local heritage. For those interested in researching genealogy and local history, our History Centre contains many valuable resources.

The Huntley Township Historical Society

"The Huntley Township Historical Society was formed in 1985. The constitution of the Society which was originally adopted October 9, 1987, defines the purposes and objects of The Huntley Township Historical Society as:

To collect historical and genealogical material and establish a repository of information and artifacts on the former Huntley Township for research purposes and as a contribution to Canadian history, and to publish and display related materials.

The Arnprior and District Museum

"The Arnprior & District Museum is situated in the former Post Office built in 1896.

The Museum collection is housed on two floors of this historic building and comprises unique artifacts, photographs, clothing and implements all relating to the illustrious local heritage of Arnprior and the surrounding area."

The Perth Museum

"Leave the 21st century behind as you enter the world of the 1840's at the elegant Matheson House, home of the award winning Perth Museum. This popular tourist attraction, located in downtown heritage Perth, is a National Historic Site.

The museum features a full calendar of changing exhibitions in the main gallery while the third floor gallery tells the story of Perth’s colourful past, featuring the pistols from the “Last Fatal Duel” in 1833; the story of the Mammoth Cheese that won first prize at the Chicago World’s Fair in 1893 and much more. There is something of interest to everyone in this gallery.

The Rideau Township Historical Society

"The Rideau Township Historical Society was established September 18, 1974 as an affiliate of the Ontario Historical Society. Key records and publications are held at the North Gower Archives.

The Friends of the City of Ottawa Archives

"OUR MISSION is to support the activities of the City of Ottawa Archives in acquiring, preserving and making accessible archival records that reflect the corporate and community memories of Ottawa’s various communities and townships."

Ottawa South History Project

"We are a group of local amateur historians whose interest is to research, document and present facts and information about the history of Old Ottawa South in a fun and informative way.

The Ottawa South History Project is coordinated by John Calvert. You can contact us at 730-9851 or HistoryProject@OldOttawaSouth.ca or visit our web site by clicking here and join the team to bring OOS history to life."