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Canadian Horse Weekend at the Canada Agriculture Museum

OTTAWA, June 20, 2008
For immediate release

The Canada Agriculture Museum is proud to present very special “Canadians” on June 28 and 29: Canadian Horses, Canada’s National Horse. For a fourth consecutive year, several Canadian-breed horses will be showing off their abilities in demonstrations provided by the Upper Canada District (Ontario) Canadian Horse Breeders.

In addition to Canadian Horses, the Museum will offer a weekend full of activities such as bread making and tasting, ice cream making, a children's craft, and a calf grooming demonstration. The Canada Agriculture Museum, with its spacious grounds and fascinating indoor exhibitions, is an ideal place for families to enjoy a day at the farm in the city. The Museum is centrally located and easy to reach by bus, bicycle or car. Parking is free.

Daily Demonstrations
Museum educators and interpreters bring agricultural knowledge to life with daily demonstrations.

9:30Rabbit Care - Horse & Cattle Barn
10:00 Sheep and Goats: Discover These Close Cousins - Sheep Field
10:30Groom a Calf - Dairy Barn
11:00Children’s Story and Craft (in English) - Activity Centre
11:15Children’s Story and Craft (in French) - Activity Centre
12:00How Do You Measure Up with Horses? - Horse & Cattle Barn
12:30Garden Care - Harvest Park
1:15Ice Cream Making and Tasting - Memory Park
2:00Cow Washing or Care - Dairy Barn
2:30Pig Quiz - Horse & Cattle Barn
3:00Eggs-periments - Poultry House
3:45Afternoon Milking - Dairy Barn

Presentations from Upper Canada District (Ontario)
Canadian Horse Breeders
Various demonstrations presented by the Upper Canada District (Ontario) Canadian Horse Breeders will highlight the skills and abilities of Canada’s National Horse. Visitors will admire the horses on show in the stalls of the Horse and Cattle Barn and will learn more about the Canadian Horse through images and information on display. A detailed schedule of demonstrations will be available on site.

Bread Making Demonstration (10:15, 11:15, 2:15, 3:15)
Visitors can help one of the Museum’s friendly Interpreters make bread, taste a sample and bring home a recipe.

Special Invitation to Seniors
Every Tuesday from March to October, seniors (60+) are admitted free.

Museum Passport
“Explore Canada's cultural treasures, its national museums, with the Museums Passport. Ottawa-Gatineau provides a uniquely capital experience through its national attractions”. The Passport is exchangeable for admission to 10 participating museums including the Canada Agriculture Museum.

Also...

  • Tally-Ho Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides ($), weather permitting
  • Food services will be available on site for the two-day event through “The Hot Potato Co.” ($).
  • Craft and colouring.
  • Children’s Activity Centre located on the Exhibitions level (for children 6 years old and younger).
  • Museum-goers can visit the exhibitions “Tractors” and “Brewer’s Gold”.

Not to be missed...

  • Canada Day July 1
The Canada Agriculture Museum, which celebrates its 25th anniversary in October 2008, connects Canadians and the world to the historical and current importance in everyday life of agricultural science and technology through engaging interpretive activities and products centred on an accessible demonstration farm.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Museum Hours:
Animal Barns and Exhibitions daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Admission Prices
(GST included. Prices subject to change without notice.)
Adults: $6.00
Seniors (60+): $5.00
Students: $5.00
Children (3-14): $3.00
Children under 3: Free
Families (2 adults and 3 children): $13.00
Families with additional children: $2.00 per extra child
Families with additional adults: $3.00 per extra adult
Members: Free
Special rates available for groups (20 or more).

Location:
Prince of Wales Drive, south of the traffic circle, north off Baseline Road. Free parking. The Canada Agriculture Museum is located on Prince of Wales Drive on the Central Experimental Farm.

Telephone: 613 991-3044
Toll free: 866 442-4416
TTY: 613 991-9207
Fax: 613 993-7923
Reservations for guided tours & school programs: 613 991-3053

Web Sites: www.agriculture.technomuses.ca
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MEDIA CONTACT:

David Sutin
Manager, Communications, Marketing and Farm Operations
CANADA AGRICULTURE MUSEUM
Tel. 613 996-7812;
E-mail : dsutin@technomuses.ca

or

Lucie Robillard
Communications, Marketing and Visitor Statistic Clerk
Tel. 613 943-1164;
E-mail : lrobillard@technomuses.ca