Ottawa's newest museum showcases the work of Canada's most dynamic photographers in a diverse and ever-changing schedule of events. The early days of skiing are recalled through the use of photographs and a collection of ancient skis gathered from around the world. In tracing Canada's military history, the museum displays include uniforms, vehicles and weapons of all types and periods from Canada's days as a French colony to its participation in two World Wars and Korea. Ornamental gardens boast thousands of flowers and the arboretum some 2,000 varieties of trees and shrubs. The farm features cattle, sheep, pigs and horses and there is an Agricultural Museum located in the loft of the Dairy Barn.
Visitors can learn about agricultural research in Canada.
Evening dinner cruises scheduled. Paul's Boat lines Ottawa River Cruise Cruise on a diesel double-decker vessel on the Ottawa River, seeing various points of interest. The museum houses the National currency collection, and explores the evolution of money from the earliest beginnings to modern times by means of a three-dimensional display including whales' teeth, shells, tea and salt blocks, Chinese too money and the famous card money of the French Regime. A year-round centre for activities on the Rideau Canal. In winter it is a changing and warming place for skaters, in summer, a marina with full facilities for boaters plus paddleboat and canoe rentals.