In 1812, the Billings family settled on the shores of the Rideau River and took an active role in shaping the community as it evolved. They helped build farms and churches, ran a dairy operation, and contributed to the development of the Byward Market by providing produce for sale and building the “Farmers’ Bridge.”
This National Historic Site on 8 acres of green space is home to one of Ottawa’s oldest community cemeteries where well-known Ottawa pioneers are laid to rest.
Open Wednesday to Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm.
Friday, October 20 will be the final day of operations for the fall season and the museum will reopen on Wednesday, November 15 for the holiday season (Wednesday – Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm).
Ottawa Museum Network
135 Laurier Avenue West, Suite 507
Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 5J2
(613) 227-1323 | info@omn-rmo.ca