Outings
Wednesday
24 April
The Brockville Railway Tunnel was
Canada's
first railway
tunnel constructed between 1854 and 1860 as part of the Brockville and
Ottawa
(B&O) Railway. The B&O tied the St. Lawrence River to the
Ottawa River
to take part in the lucrative timber trade. The B&O was chartered
in 1853.
The restoration of the historic tunnel was completed during 2016 - 2017
for
Canada's 150th. birthday. Following the tour we will enjoy lunch at one
of the
restaurants in Brockville.
Meet at the South Portal off Water Street. Large City
parking lot nearby.
Sign up at the April meeting or email
outings@probuswesternottawa.ca
Thursday 16
May
Sun
Tech Greenhouses
5541 Doyle Road
Manotick
at 11:30 a.m.
Sun
Tech Greenhouses is a hydroponic greenhouse providing high quality
local produce free of GMOs and spray pesticides. This is a family owned
greenhouse supplying the Ottawa region with 3 types of tomatoes and
seedless cucumbers.
Sun
Tech Greenhouses
Sign
up at the April or May meeting or email outings@probuswesternottawa.ca
The
visit will be followed by lunch at:
The
Swan on the Rideau
2730 River Road, Manotick
1:30 p.m.
Web site here The Swan on the
Rideau
Thursday
23 May
Cafe
Postino Restaurant
73 Mill Street, Almonte
Lunch at 11:45
Followed
by a visit to
The Mississippi Valley
Textile Museum
is located in the annex of the former Rosamond Woolen Company, 3
Rosamond St., Almonte, Ontario. Constructed in 1867 this National
Historic Site of Canada now features a blend of the old and new, all
related to the history of the Mississippi Valley and the textile
industry.
The
luncheon is limited to 20 attendees so please ensure you indicate if
you are
attending both the luncheon and the tour.Sign up at the April or May
meeting or
email outings@probuswesternottawa.ca
Photos
from our September NCC Nature Walk
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