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Bytown is the former name of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. It was founded on September 26, 1826, incorporated as a town on January 1, 1850, [1] and superseded by the incorporation of the City of Ottawa on January 1, 1855.
The Bytown Museum (French: Musée Bytown) is a museum in Ottawa located in the Colonel By Valley at the Ottawa Locks of the Rideau Canal at the Ottawa River, just below Parliament Hill.
Bytown Museum is a community museum in the heart of Ottawa, exploring the stories of the city from its origins as a military depot and lumber town to today. The museum offers exhibitions, programs, events and a scenic view of the Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Explore the history of Ottawa from its Indigenous roots to its modern capital status at the Bytown Museum, housed in a historic stone building. Learn about the museum's mission, vision, collections, exhibits, programs and job opportunities.
Follow Bytown Museum. Discover Ottawa's history at this museum in the city's oldest stone building. Learn about the construction of the Rideau Canal, Ottawa's rowdy lumberjack past, the town's selection as Canada's capital and more.
Bytown Museum. 246 reviews. #26 of 340 things to do in Ottawa. History Museums. Open now. 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM. Write a review. About. Located in the heart of downtown Ottawa, the Bytown Museum explores the stories of an evolving city and its residents from the early days of Bytown to present day Ottawa. Duration: 1-2 hours.
