Winterlude activities
at the Canadian Museum of Civilization
Gatineau, Quebec, January 25, 2005 — During Winterlude, the Canadian Museum of Civilization — one of the festival’s official sites, located right next to Jacques-Cartier Park — offers activities which will warm your hands and your hearts after sledding or skating on the Rideau Canal.
Take a Nordic Adventure at the Canadian Children's Museum, and celebrate Nordic wintertime traditions with crafts, storytelling, food and music. February 12, 13, 19 and 20, between 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Free with Museum admission.
Over the next three weeks, don’t miss your last chance to visit “Rocket” Richard: The Legend, The Legacy before it closes on Sunday, February 20. The exhibition tells the story of hockey immortal Maurice “The Rocket” Richard, exploring the special relationship of “Number 9” to Quebec and Canada. “Rocket” Richard: The Legend, The Legacy is featured in Gallery A. In partnership with Canada Post.
A brand-new large-format movie, Vikings, is now playing at the IMAX THEATRE. The Vikings are back and bigger than ever! Vikings is a breathtaking cinematic journey, transporting you to the lands that the Vikings conquered, settled and explored. Discover the Vikings, their way of life and their major contribution to the world.
In the Museum Theatre, two fascinating films for the entire family will be presented free-of-charge, on February 6, 13 and 20. In François Bouvier’s Histoire d’hiver, a 12-year-old boy shares his love of hockey with his uncle. The film Shinny — The Hockey in All of Us, captures the essence and beauty of Canada’s favourite sport in its purest form: the hockey played on ponds and homemade ice rinks.
Histoire d’hiver
February 6, 13 and 20 — 1:00 p.m.
Free (tickets available at the Museum Box Office)
In French
Shinny — The Hockey in All of Us
February 6, 13 and 20 — 3:30 p.m.
Director David Battistella will introduce the film in person on February 6.
Free (tickets available at the Museum Box Office)
In English
In conjunction with the exhibition Once in French America, don’t miss Justice in New France presented by Dramamuse, the Museum’s resident theatre company, every Saturday until March 12. Come and meet four characters involved in a crime in French America in 1733. Who is guilty, and of what crime? How will they be punished? From 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. (in French and English) in the exhibition Once in French America and at 2 p.m. (French) and 3 p.m. (English) in the Canada Hall. The exhibition is presented in Gallery C until March 28.
For more information, the public can call (819) 776-7000 or 1-800-555-5621.
Media Information:
Chief, Media Relations
Canadian Museum of Civilization
Tel.: (819) 776-7167
Media Relations Officer
Canadian Museum of Civilization
Tel.: (819) 776-7169
Fax: (819) 776-7187
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