Capital Chronicles

THE WRIGHTS, 225 years later.
The Aylmer Heritage Association's upcoming event on November 16 at 10am.
"The conference will trace the early settlement of the region; the settlers’ lifeline (the Ottawa River and the portage trail that became the Aylmer Road); and the lives of those whose efforts laid the foundation for the thriving city of Gatineau today."
Two separate talks will be offered, in English followed by French in the afternoon.
To register for FREE, please click here: https://bit.ly/the-wrights

A sad moment. Jérémie Giles, artist, sculptor and historian, has died. I was humbled to have met him when he asked a friend for a signed copy of my book and he bestowed on me his personal archive of documents on Philemon Wright. He leaves a significant impact in our community and a lasting legacy of monumental art. RIP.
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Un moment de tristesse. Jérémie Giles, artiste, sculpteur et historien, est décédé. J'ai eu l'honneur de le rencontrer lorsqu'il a demandé à un ami un exemplaire dédicacé de mon livre et qu'il m'a confié ses archives personnelles sur Philemon Wright. Il laisse un impact significatif dans notre communauté et un héritage durable d'art monumental. RIP.

We will be hosting an OPEN HOUSE on Sunday, August 18 from 1pm to 4pm. Please feel free to share. Drop by for a visit!
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Nous organisons une journée PORTES OUVERTES le dimanche 18 août de 13h à 16h. N'hésitez pas à partager. Passez nous voir !

3 Storey for sale, commission-free, in Gatineau (Aylmer). Take a look! This vintage home is set well back from the street in a much sought-after vibrant River community. The wraparound stone front porch and welcoming patio are idyllic outdoor spaces, and just steps from the shore of the Ottawa River. This home is walking distance to schools, churches, the Aylmer marina...

Back by popular demand, The Canada Day Walking Tour with More Curious History (updated for 2024). If you like curious history you'll love this tour. Read it now or download the text to guide your walk. Enjoy and Happy Canada Day, everyone!

Ottawa - a Walking Tour for Canada Day with some more Curious History You should plan instead to take a proper, socially-distanced walk - or a virtual one, using this guide - around downtown Ottawa.

Peggy and I were given the marvelous opportunity to attend an event at the Embassy of Ireland that commemorated the remarkable selflessness of our First Nations towards the plight of the starving Irish people during the potato famine in the mid 1800s. I recommend that you play this short video. It truly opened our eyes to a history we had never heard.

Much thanks to Ambassador Eamonn McKee and Mary Rae McGillis for their warm welcome to their beautiful home.

The back story of Smiths Falls. A story of intrigue, of spies and how loyalties curiously formed our Capital Area.

Mr. & Mrs. Smyth - A Spy Story Linked to our Capital Area Three elements - The War of Independence, the Rideau Canal, and the Capitals' Curious History - all come together in this tale of intrigue.