Ottawa 
Events Description
Experience a unique guided tour of the grounds at Billings Estate and the Settler’s Cemetery at dusk. Hear true tales of death, burial, and disease from 19th century Bytown and Gloucester Township. This one-hour tour will take you beyond the walls of a typical visit to the museum. Learn about life and loss in early Ottawa under the canopy of a 200-year-old oak tree, discuss the evolution of funerary practices in the Tombstone Garage, brave the Ice House basement, and explore one of the region’s oldest community cemeteries as night approaches.
Who is it for?
Recommended for ages 16+.
- The tour discusses difficult subject matter (e.g. disease, violence, death, etc.) and visitor discretion is advised.
- The tour is offered in English. French language tours can be arranged on request (with a minimum of 10 registered participants). Contact the museum for more information: 613-580-2088.
HOW MUCH
Tickets: $15.25 per person. (taxes included).
Registration is required and can be completed using the barcodes listed below:
Saturday, October 1 at 7 pm – 1636959
Friday, October 7 at 6:30 pm – 1636960
Saturday, October 8 at 6:30 pm – 1636961
Friday, October 14 at 6:30 pm – 1636962
Saturday, October 15 at 6:30 pm – 1636963
Friday, October 21 at 6 pm – 1636964
Saturday, October 22 at 6 pm – 1636965
Friday, October 28 at 6 pm – 1636966
November
Friday, November 4 at 6 pm – 1636967
Saturday, November 5 at 6 pm – 1636968
Friday, November 11 at 4:30 pm – 1636969
Saturday, November 12 at 4:30 pm – 1636970
How to get tickets?
WHEN & WHERE
Date: Fridays and Saturdays from October 1 through November 12..
Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour’s scheduled start time.
October
Saturday, October 1 at 7 pm
Friday, October 7 at 6:30 pm
Saturday, October 8 at 6:30 pm
Friday, October 14 at 6:30 pm
Saturday, October 15 at 6:30 pm
Friday, October 21 at 6 pm
Saturday, October 22 at 6 pm
Friday, October 28 at 6 pm
November
Friday, November 4 at 6 pm
Saturday, November 5 at 6 pm
Friday, November 11 at 4:30 pm
Saturday, November 12 at 4:30 pm
Venue & Address: Billings Estate National Historic Site, 2100 Cabot Street, Ottawa
