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On July 1st
come to the National Archives
and meet some famous Canadians
June 29,1999
This Canada Day you
don’t have to go to Parliament Hill to meet famous Canadians. Instead, plan to visit
the new exhibition Critical Acclaim: Portraits from the National Archives of Canada.
From Jacques Cartier
and John. A. Macdonald to Terry Fox and Julie Payette, Critical Acclaim
brings together 51 unique and original paintings, photographs and posters of famous and
not so famous people who have helped to build Canada from the 16th century to
today.
Located at Archives in
the Market, 136 St. Patrick St. (corner of Sussex Drive) in Ottawa’s Byward Market,
Critical Acclaim will be open on Canada Day from 10 am to 6 pm. Admission is free
and a variety of special activities for visitors both young and old will be offered:
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Say Cheese!:
Look for our giant picture frame and have your photo portrait taken for free. A unique
Canada Day souvenir from the National Archives. |
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Critical Acclaim
Challenge: A game for children that uses visual and written clues to encourage them to
explore the exhibition and learn more about Canada’s past. |
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Critical Acclaim
Quiz: Test your knowledge of Canadian history and enter our draw for special
prizes. |
For more information,
please call (613) 992-2618 or visit our Web site.
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Contact:
Wally Beaton
Coordinator, Tour and Animation Program
Telephone: (613) 996-0080
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