Ghosts and Echoes of the Rideau

“Ghosts and Echoes of the Rideau”
Celebrate the Historic Rideau Canal

Have you ever wondered what ghosts lurk along the
Rideau Canal? What mysteries the canal holds? Find out
with “Ghosts and Echoes of the Rideau”

This one-hour theatrical treat is filled with a cast of characters
you won’t soon forget. This year’s production will be performed
at the former St. Brigid’s Church, the very church built by many
of those who built the canal. Within the walls of this historic and
Gothic church, meet the murderous Oliver, see the mysterious
"Woman in Blue," find out about buried treasures, witness the
last duel in Upper Canada and much more - all played out
before your very eyes by the Parks Canada Players.

Every Saturday Afternoon, 4 PM
July and August
$10 at the door, no reservations required

The National Irish-Canadian Cultural Centre
(Formerly St. Brigid’s Church)
310 St. Patrick Street at Cumberland St. Ottawa
in the ByWard Market. (map)

Canal Tour & Show Package

St. Brigid’s Church, Ottawa

St. Brigid’s Roman Catholic Church opened its doors on
Ottawa's lower east side on August 3, 1890. The selection of
Saint Brigid was apt: born in Ireland’s County Ulster, St. Brigid is
one of the pre-eminent Irish saints, and a patron of the poor
and downtrodden.

After the canal project ended in 1832, the Irish were evicted
from the Corktown settlement and moved en masse to a lower
east side neighbourhood, known as Lower Town. Built on a foul-
smelling cedar marsh, Lower Town gradually developed into a
French and Irish ghetto, where the destitute Irish competed with
the more qualified French-Canadians for opportunities in the
thriving lumber industry.

Visit this historic structure and the history this summer!

Tour, theatre and dinner packages available.
Call 613 558-7976 for more information. Make a day of it!

See the full 2008 schedule of plays by clicking here.