The Parks Canada Players
The Summer Heritage Theatre Series 2009
The popular summer theatre series is back in 2009 with plays in Ottawa and across
Eastern Ontario. The travelling troupe of actors will be performing shows at Fort
Wellington, Bellevue House (Kingston), Laurier House (Ottawa), the Rideau Canal and
St. Lawrence Islands. From ghost stories of the Rideau Canal to the War of 1812, the
Parks Canada Players are bringing a bigger and better season than ever before!
The Summer Heritage Theatre Series 2009
The popular summer theatre series is back in 2009 with plays in Ottawa and across
Eastern Ontario. The travelling troupe of actors will be performing shows at Fort
Wellington, Bellevue House (Kingston), Laurier House (Ottawa), the Rideau Canal and
St. Lawrence Islands. From ghost stories of the Rideau Canal to the War of 1812, the
Parks Canada Players are bringing a bigger and better season than ever before!
The Parks Canada Players 2009
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Shows for the Summer of 2009!
Rideau Canal UNESCO World Heritage Site
"Ghosts and Echoes of the Rideau"
Wednesdays and Saturdays in July and August FREE This collection of ghost
stories, legends, folklore and re-enactments is performed interactively with
the audience, and gives a one-of-a-kind Rideau Canal Experience. You're
never sure who might "appear"!
Call 613 283 5170 for information.
Laurier House National Historic Site of Canada
"The Streetcar and Mrs. King"
Sunday afternoon at 1pm and 3pm in July and August, $14.70 per person by
reservation. Step back in time with the Parks Canada Players on D-Day, and
relive the experiences of the two most prominent residents of Laurier House.
Join the "staff" as they await an announcement by Prime Minister King.
Enjoy tea and entertainment on the veranda.
This experience includes a guided tour of Laurier House.
Call 613 992-8142 for information and reservations.
Fort Wellington National Historic Site of Canada
Prisoner of Prescott"
Thursday evenings at 8pm, July and August. Admission $9.80 Back by popular
demand, "The Prisoner of Prescott" is a musical dramatic interpretation of
the events which occured at Fort Wellington during the tumultuous fall of
1838. This production combines historical truth melded with fictional
characters. As the Battle of the Windmill rages, a cunning prisoner and
brave men, women and children who once called these historic grounds home
will transport you back to a time when Canada was still dependent on her
imperial mother.
Call 613 925-2896 for information.
St. Lawrence Islands National Park of Canada
"Stepping Stones"
Thursdays and Fridays, various locations St. Lawrence Islands will be
hosting the popular "Stepping Stones" on Thursdays (July) and Fridays
(August). This lively and fast-paced show takes the audience on an
historical and ecological journey through the islands. Have you ever
wondered why the turtle crossed the road? Find out this summer!
Call 613 923-5261 for information.
Bellevue House National Historic Site of Canada
"Ghosts and Echoes of the
Rideau"
Every Friday afternoon, 2pm
Admission includes tea, dessert, theatre and a self-guided tour.
Ghosts in the afternoon? Why not? Find out what ghosts and mysteries the
Rideau Canal World Heritage Site hides as "Ghosts and Echoes of the Rideau"
is performed in the garden of Bellevue House, the unique and one time
residence of Sir John A. Macdonald. Perhaps he will make an appearance!
Call 613 545-8666 for information and reservations.
"Ghosts and Echoes of the Rideau"
Wednesdays and Saturdays in July and August FREE This collection of ghost
stories, legends, folklore and re-enactments is performed interactively with
the audience, and gives a one-of-a-kind Rideau Canal Experience. You're
never sure who might "appear"!
Call 613 283 5170 for information.
Laurier House National Historic Site of Canada
"The Streetcar and Mrs. King"
Sunday afternoon at 1pm and 3pm in July and August, $14.70 per person by
reservation. Step back in time with the Parks Canada Players on D-Day, and
relive the experiences of the two most prominent residents of Laurier House.
Join the "staff" as they await an announcement by Prime Minister King.
Enjoy tea and entertainment on the veranda.
This experience includes a guided tour of Laurier House.
Call 613 992-8142 for information and reservations.
Fort Wellington National Historic Site of Canada
Prisoner of Prescott"
Thursday evenings at 8pm, July and August. Admission $9.80 Back by popular
demand, "The Prisoner of Prescott" is a musical dramatic interpretation of
the events which occured at Fort Wellington during the tumultuous fall of
1838. This production combines historical truth melded with fictional
characters. As the Battle of the Windmill rages, a cunning prisoner and
brave men, women and children who once called these historic grounds home
will transport you back to a time when Canada was still dependent on her
imperial mother.
Call 613 925-2896 for information.
St. Lawrence Islands National Park of Canada
"Stepping Stones"
Thursdays and Fridays, various locations St. Lawrence Islands will be
hosting the popular "Stepping Stones" on Thursdays (July) and Fridays
(August). This lively and fast-paced show takes the audience on an
historical and ecological journey through the islands. Have you ever
wondered why the turtle crossed the road? Find out this summer!
Call 613 923-5261 for information.
Bellevue House National Historic Site of Canada
"Ghosts and Echoes of the
Rideau"
Every Friday afternoon, 2pm
Admission includes tea, dessert, theatre and a self-guided tour.
Ghosts in the afternoon? Why not? Find out what ghosts and mysteries the
Rideau Canal World Heritage Site hides as "Ghosts and Echoes of the Rideau"
is performed in the garden of Bellevue House, the unique and one time
residence of Sir John A. Macdonald. Perhaps he will make an appearance!
Call 613 545-8666 for information and reservations.