Related Activities
Many related activities are scheduled both prior to and following the Our Living Rivers Conference. We invite our conference delegates to extend their stay in the Ottawa region to enjoy the many special events and activities the region has to offer.
For your convenience, a list of related activities will be added to this website over the coming months as information becomes available. Visit our website often to learn about activities that may be of interest to you.
Ottawa Public Library - Politics, Paddles and Pollution!
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Monday, June 8, 2009 |  |
Rivers have long been a source of inspiration to artists; they are frequently a topic of political debate. Rivers reveal how we are treating our environment, and they are also a place where we commune with Nature. The Ottawa Public Library would like to invite you to an evening of dance and discussion at the Main Branch - 120 Metcalfe St., Auditorium. This event is a leadup to the 6th Canadian River Heritage Conference and will feature a presentation from the Scottish Country Dancers and a discussion about the state of Canadian rivers (courtesy of the Ottawa Riverkeeper and well-known writer and canoeist Max Finkelstein). The evening begins at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, June 8. Come and find out how politics, paddles, and pollution are all connected!
For more information: http://www.biblioottawalibrary.ca/
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
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Monday, June 8, 2009 6:30 p.m. Ottawa Public Library - Main Branch 120 Metcalfe Street |
Sunday, June 14, 2009 1:30 p.m. National Capital Commission Information Plaza(corner of Wellington and Metcalfe, across from Parliament Hill) |
In honour of the 6th Canadian River Heritage Conference, the Display Team of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society is proud to perform the world premiere of a composition by Mr. Chas Inglis. The kilted and gowned dancers will celebrate the Scots contribution to Canadian river heritage, remembering MacKenzie, Fraser, Liard, Thompson and so many others.
Scottish Country Dancing has its roots in the French court dances of the 16th Century. Today, it can be considered as the ballroom dancing of Scotland and consists of Reels, Jigs, Hornpipes, Minuets and the uniquely Scottish Strathspeys. Scottish Country Dancing is a very social form of dancing because you dance with seven other people instead of just one partner.
Two performances will be offered free of charge. Don’t miss this incredible show!
For more information about the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society: http://ingleneukdancers.ca/
Canadian Rivers Day - 5th celebration of our river
Sunday, June 14, 2009
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
For the fifth consecutive year, Ottawa Riverkeeper will be celebrating Canadian Rivers Day with a guided paddle on the Ottawa River from Victoria Island to Petrie Island as a way of bringing people and the river together, and as a symbol of caring about the river. This year the flotilla will include at least 7 Voyageur canoes.
Let's celebrate Rivers Day! Bring your family and friends and paddle the legendary Ottawa River for a distance of approximately 20 km. Bring your PFDs, paddle and boat to Victoria Island for a 10 a.m. departure. There will also be Voyageur canoes available so come even if you don't have one!
Join with us and our special guests for a spectacular day of fun and adventure! It will be an unique educational experience.
For more information, visit www.ottawariverkeeper.ca
Noon on the Bridge
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
The Our Living Rivers Conference Committee is pleased to offer an assemblage of entertainment in our Noon on the Bridge performance. A variety of entertainment will perform on the Wellington Street Bridge, just steps away from the Government Conference Centre.
Noon on the Bridge will be open to all members of the public and will provide an opportunity for a final farewell for conference delegates. More information regarding Noon on the Bridge activities will be made available in the coming months. Visit back often to find out what exciting performances will be offered.
SWIM.FISH.DRINK.MUSIC PARTY - uniting artists and activists
Monday, June 15, 2009
8:00 p.m.
Foundation (18b York Street)
Tickets sold at the door (20$)
Join Ottawa Riverkeeper, Fraser Riverkeeper and Lake Ontario Waterkeeper for an exciting SWIM.DRINK.FISH music club event featuring award winning artist Sarah Harmer!
Support swimmable drinkable fishable water for everyone. Proceeds benefit Ottawa Riverkeeper. Ticket price includes membership to Swim.Drink.Fish music club.
For more information, visit www.ottawariverkeeper.ca