The Canadian Horse featured Canada Day Weekend
at the Canada Agriculture Museum - July 1 and 2

OTTAWA, June 23, 2006
For immediate release

This year the Canada Agriculture Museum is proud to present very special “Canadians” on Canada Day and July 2: Canadian Horses, Canada’s National Horse. Several Canadian-breed horses will be showing off their abilities in demonstrations provided by the Upper Canada District (Ontario) Canadian Horse Breeders. In 2002, to recognize the unique place of the Canadian Horse in the history of Canada, the Government of Canada passed the National Horse Act of Canada which provides for the recognition of the Canadian Horse as the national horse of Canada. In addition to Canadian Horses, the Museum will offer on July 1 and 2 popular Canada Day activities such as ice cream making and tasting, as well as fun-filled games and activities. The Canada Agriculture Museum, with its spacious grounds, new outdoor children's play structure and fascinating indoor exhibitions, is an inviting alternative to the crowds and traffic of downtown. The Museum, centrally located and easy to reach by bus, bicycle or car, offers free admission on July 1 and 2 and free parking everyday.

Presentations from Upper Canada District (Ontario) Canadian Horse Breeders
Visitors will enjoy presentations about the Canadian Horse from the Upper Canada District (Ontario) Canadian Horse Breeders. Also, visitors will see several Canadian-breed horses demonstrating their abilities. A detailed schedule will be available on site.

Canadian Bread Making - Bannock
(10:30, 11:15, 12:00, 1:30, 2:30, 3:30)
Visitors can help one of the Museum’s friendly Interpreters make Canadian bread, the Bannock and learn all about the history of this bread.

Ice Cream Making (10:00,11:00, 1:00 , 2:00 and 3:00)
Kids and grown-ups can help make ice cream using an old-fashioned hand-cranked ice-cream maker and then taste the results of their efforts.

Canadian Breeds (ongoing)
Visitors will learn the importance of Canadian breeds with series of signs including fun facts.

The Great Canadian Agriculture Quiz (ongoing)
Museum-goers can spin the wheel of fortune to test their knowledge on Canadian agriculture.

Strawberry Social
The Friends of the Central Experimental Farm will be hosting a Strawberry Social with strawberry shortcake and juice from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., or while supplies last ($5.50 for one juice and one serving of cake). Saturday only.

Guess the Mystery Objects! (ongoing)
Will visitors of all ages be brave enough to put their hand into the enclosed compartments to guess, by touch only, the mystery objects?

Giant Puzzle (ongoing)
Visitors will be able to assemble a giant puzzle shaped as the map of Canada including the principal agriculture products in each province.

Also...

• Visitors can discover the exhibitions Tractors and The Farm: Plugged-In.
• Children's Activity Centre located on the Exhibitions level (for children 6 years old and younger).
• Tally-Ho Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides ($), weather permitting
• New! Outdoor playground for kids of all ages.
• Food services will be available on site for the two-day event, “The Hot Potato Co.” ($).
• Craft and Colouring in the Snack Area.
• Children aged six and under can drive the Museum’s toy tractors among hay bales.