The ins and outs of the Rideau Canal Gatineau, Quebec, June 8, 2007 — Find out about the history of the Rideau Canal in an interesting Coffee and Conversation at the Canadian Museum of Civilization on June 17. Recently named the world’s largest skating rink, join award-wining journalist Ron Corbett to discover more about this world-renowned site. The Rideau Canal played an important role in the making of Canada as a nation. To commemorate the 175th anniversary of this Canadian landmark, The Ottawa Citizen's Ron Corbett and Ottawa-based photographer John McQuarrie published The Rideau Canal Then and Now.
Coffee & Conversation: The Rideau Canal Sunday, June 17, 2007 2 p.m. (English only) Cascades Salon Free with Museum admission
(In celebration of the 150th anniversary of Ottawa as Canada’s capital)
More information is available by calling 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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