A first in the Outaouais region: A full day of archaeology

Posted on: 04/08/2010

A first in the Outaouais region:
A full day of archaeology

Gatineau, Quebec, August 4, 2010 — On August 15, 2010, as part of Quebec Archaeology Month, you are invited to spend a full day exploring the theme of archaeology to learn more about the region’s past. This marks the first time that the Outaouais region takes part in Quebec Archaeology Month, a cultural and scientific event that is held all over the province.

Throughout the day, archaeologists will reveal the ancient past hidden below the site of the Canadian Museum of Civilization, at the locks of the Rideau Canal National Historic Site of Canada, and even… under water! You can also tour the exhibition Profit and Ambition: The Canadian Fur Trade 1779–1821 and end your day with a bang by attending a lecture in an enchanting historic setting, Les Brasseurs du Temps (BDT) brewery.

The activities featured during this archaeological day in the Outaouais are made possible thanks to the collaboration between the Museum of Civilization, Parks Canada and brewery BDT.

Activities held on Sunday, August 15, 2010

Guided Tour: the ancient past on both sides of the Ottawa River
Accompanied by archaeologists from the Museum of Civilization and Parks Canada, discover the ancient past hidden beneath the banks of the Ottawa River in Gatineau, near the Rideau Canal locks in Ottawa, and even under water! Bus transportation between both locations is included.

Time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Starting point: Information Desk of the Museum of Civilization
Cost: Free (limited number of places)

The exhibition Profit and Ambition: The Canadian Fur Trade 1779–1821
Visit Profit and Ambition and see some archaeological treasures linked to this epic chapter of Canada’s history.

Time: 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Location: Gallery E of the Museum of Civilization
Cost: Museum admission

Lecture: Archaeology and Brasserie Creek in Hull   
Come and hear what archaeology can teach us about the history of Hull (Gatineau) and its populations in a venue that is as enchanting as it is historical: Les Brasseurs du Temps brewery. We’ll quench your thirst for knowledge! (In French)

Time: 3 to 4 p.m.
Location: Les Brasseurs du Temps (170 Montcalm St., Gatineau, 819 205-4999)
Cost: Free                                      

Réseau Archéo-Québec, the archaeology outreach network to which the Canadian Museum of Civilization belongs, receives financial support from the Ministère de la Culture, des Communications et de la Condition féminine du Québec, from the Ministère des Transports du Québec, the Ministère du Tourisme du Québec and Parks Canada. This partnership has made it possible to present Que