What to Do This August — Heritage Ottawa
- sringis
- Aug 11, 2025
- 1 min read

Heritage Ottawa’s summer walking tour series continues with three upcoming events exploring Ottawa’s history and architecture. Tours begin at 2:00 pm and require pre-registration.
Hogs Back – Beyond the Falls — Sunday, August 17
Discover the history of the Rideau Canal at Hogs Back, from its early engineering challenges to the area’s 20th-century development, with historian Julie Harris.
Hintonburg: An Early Streetcar Suburb — Sunday, August 24
Join local historian and community activist Linda Hoad to explore Hintonburg’s rich past and the role of the streetcar in shaping the neighbourhood.
The Glebe: Eclecticism, Asymmetry & Irregularity — Sunday, September 7
A brand-new tour with Nicole Sammut examining how architectural styles and design philosophies shaped the character of The Glebe. You can register here!

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