Fact Sheet

Gift of the Gods

Public Programming

Wine Tasting Series

November 14 (English) and 28 (French) - 2:30 p.m.
Raise a Glass to Canadian Wine
Did you know there is a unique glass design for every type of wine? Meet sommelier Diane Paradis from C.A. Paradis, sample some fine Canadian wines and find out how the right glass contributes to the drinking experience. Tickets: $25, Museum Box Office, (819) 776-7000. Cascades Salon

November 18 (English) and 25 (French) - 6:30 p.m.
Canada vs. the World in Wine!
Join sommelier Rod Phillips (Nov. 18 - sold out), curator of the Canadian section of the exhibition and columnist for the Ottawa Citizen, and Sylvie Morel, co-curator and sommelier (Nov. 25), for a blind tasting as you test and compare world class Canadian wines to foreign selections. Tickets: $35, Museum Box Office, (819) 776-7000. Cascades Salon

December 9 - 5:30 p.m.
God's Gift to Women and Men!
Meet and mingle, visit Gift of the Gods and enjoy wine tasting, music and snacks with the Groovy Grapes wine consultants. Tickets: $35, $30 for Members, (819) 776-7000. For information: www.thelife.ca. River View Salon

In association with the

January 20 (with Dominique Lavoie of the SAQ in French) and 27 (with Stacey Metalynski of Groovy Grapes in English) - 6:30 p.m.
The Art of Tasting Wine
Join professionals as they share tips on getting the most out of purchasing and drinking wine. Tickets: $35, Museum Box Office, (819) 776-7000. Cascades Salon

February 3 (in French) - 6:30 p.m.
WWW: A Worldwide Wine Tour
Sommelier Danielle Dupont from Casino du Lac-Leamy's Le Baccara restaurant will help you discover the diversity of wines from around the world. Tickets: $35, Museum Box Office, (819) 776-7000. Cascades Salon

February 17 (with Dominique Lavoie of the SAQ in French) and 24 (with Stacey Metalynski of Groovy Grapes in English) - 6:30 p.m.
Canadian Wine and Cheese
Canada produces world-class wines and cheese. Come and explore some succulent combinations. Tickets: $35, Museum Box Office, (819) 776-7000. Cascades Salon

March 3 (with Stacey Metalynski of Groovy Grapes in English) and 10 (with Dominique Lavoie of the SAQ in French) - 6:30 p.m.
Sip and Savour
Learn how to get the most out of your wine selection when pairing it with your dinner menu. Tickets: $35, Museum Box Office, (819) 776-7000. Cascades Salon

Meet a Sommelier Series

One hour informal and interactive encounters hosted by graduates of the Algonquin College sommelier programme in Special Exhibitions Gallery E, at 11 a.m. (French) and 1 p.m. (English).

November 6 and 7, December 29, February 6 and March 9
Cork or Screw Top?
Discuss changing trends in sealing your favourite bottle of wine.

November 14 and 28
A Glass Fit for a Wine
Find out how the right glass contributes to your drinking experience. Hosted by Diane Paradis from C.A. Paradis.

November 20 and 21, December 28, January 2, February 20 and March 20
A Nose for Wine
Heighten your sense of smell and taste as you learn first-hand how to better appreciate all that wine has to offer.

Coffee and Conversation Series

December 30 - 12 p.m. (French) and 2 p.m. (English)
Secrets of Successful Wine Selection
Join Vic Harradine (in English), Director of the Algonquin Sommelier Certificate Program, and sommelier François Rochon (in French) in a discussion on how to choose the right wine for your home, as a gift or at a restaurant. Cascades Salon

January 23 - 2 p.m. (in French)
Exploring Burgundy Wines via Postage Stamps
Through stamps, Yvan Leduc will guide you on a Burgundy wine tour. Canadian Postal Museum
Sponsored by Canada Post

February 13 - 1 p.m. (in English)
From Amphora to Bottle
To many, wine is a sacred drink; to others, it is the work of the devil. Explore the social, cultural and economic dimensions of wine with Rod Phillips, columnist for the Ottawa Citizen. Cascades Salon

March 4 (with Dominique Côté in French) and 17 (with Efharis Kostala in English) - 12 p.m.
A Gift from this Greek God
Explore the themes of Bacchus and Ancient Greece in collaboration with the Greek community and ancient world historians and experts.

Special Note: Spaces are limited. We recommend early reservations. Museum Box Office: (819) 776-7000.