The Parks Canada Players
The Summer Heritage Theatre Series 2008

The popular summer theatre series is back in 2008 with new 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! New for
2008 is "Ghosts and Echoes of the Rideau," which will be performed every Saturday
afternoon in the ByWard Market (see below) and in Kingston at Bellevue House National
Historic Site. More>
Ghosts and Echoes of the Rideau

New this summer! Watch over 175 years of ghosts, legends, mysteries and folklore of the
historic Rideau Canal. Performed at the former St. Brigid's Church in Ottawa, the church
built by many of those who also built the canal.  Every Saturday afternoon during July and
August in the ByWard Market. More>
"On Air" at Laurier House National Historic Site

Take a trip back to the 1940's and enjoy "On Air", a  radio play from the '40s broadcast "live"
from Laurier House in Ottawa. Featuring music and comedy of the era, "On Air" is a fast
paced and lively tribute to the years following World War II. More>
The Parks Canada Players

Enjoy summer theatre in Ottawa, Kingston,
Prescott and the St. Lawrence Islands
during July and August. The Parks Canada
Players hit the road and have a regular
schedule of shows. For more information
on the Summer Heritage Theatre Series go
to the contact us page and send us a note.
The Parks Canada Players are dedicated
to the promotion and preservation of
Canadian history and heritage.
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Theatre in the Garden at Bellevue House National Historic Site

Ottawa isn't the only place to catch "Ghosts and Echoes of the Rideau." Bellevue House
in Kingston, the former home to Sir John A. Macdonald will host this show in July and
August, with added scenes to commemorate this unique residence. Take in the legends
and mysteries of Upper Canada in the garden while having tea and dessert. More>
Fort Wellington is invaded by characters you won't soon forget!

The popular "Shadows of the Fort" series is back again with a brand new show called
"The Travellers" ! Each year Fort Wellington hosts this theatrical series, this year be taken
back to the 1800's, where a cast of characters land at the Fort, everything from a snake-oil
salesman to a travelling troupe of actors. Who says you can't throw tomatoes anymore?
More>
All New Shows for the Summer of 2008!
See William Lyon Mackenzie
King's Crystal Ball and learn
about his interest in spirituality
and the supernatural by visiting
Laurier House National Historic
Site. Take a tour of this famous
Ottawa landmark and learn all
about this well-known and often
misunderstood Prime Minister.
For something different, have
Edward the butler take you
through the house and learn the
stories behind the house. (Groups
only and by special arrangement,
call 613 992-8142 for information.)