The Voyageurs Pathway, along the Ottawa River, with the Canadian Museum of History in the background.

Join us on the Voyageurs Pathway to participate in family-friendly activities with one of the best views in Ottawa-Gatineau!

Explore our giant floor maps, learn about Indigenous perspectives while making a medicine bag with Makatew Workshops (first come, first served as space is limited), or get your hands dirty during an archaeology play and dig for children! Learn about animals found in the National Capital Region at our kiosk showcasing preserved specimens.

About the activity

Most activities are wheelchair accessible, with a slight hill to access the lawn from the pathway. All activities happen outdoors.

Hours

Giant floor map, Makatew workshops, archaeology play and dig, and kiosks.

Drop in at any time between 10 am and 3 pm.

Meeting point

On the lawn behind the Canadian Museum of History, between the pathway and the river.

  • Car access: There is paid parking at the Canadian Museum of History and at Jacques-Cartier Park.
  • Cycling and pedestrian access: The site is accessible by active mobility. Unsupervised bicycle racks are available on the streets.
  • Public transit: Major transit companies in the National Capital Region offer routes that stop near the site. Use their travel planners to get there by bus.

Good to know

There are public washrooms at the Canadian Museum of History. Bring your own water bottle.

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