The museum is open today from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Le musée est ouvert aujourd’hui : de 10 h à 16 h
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300 des Pères-Blancs Avenue 2nd floor Ottawa, Ontario K1L 7L5
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A new website for the Vanier Museopark

wednesday, October 15, 2025, 10 am & 1 pm

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Heritage

A renovated museum on the history of Vanier and Ontario’s Francophonie featuring an interactive digital tour.

Community

School and public programs to unite the community and celebrate our heritage.

Sugar Shack

A unique hidden gem just steps from downtown Ottawa.

Sugar Festival

A gourmet family experience celebrating Vanier’s maple traditions since 1985!

Muséoparc de Vanier

The Vanier Museopark:
a Francophone treasure in Ottawa

In the heart of the vibrant Vanier neighbourhood, the Museopark invites you to delve into the fascinating history of Ontario’s Francophone community and its inhabitants.

Whether you’re passionate about culture, curious to learn more about our heritage or simply looking for an enriching outing, the Museopark is the ideal place to explore, learn and marvel.

Permanent exhibition

Vanier. Our Place.

Immerse yourself in the history of this French-speaking bastion of Ottawa, discovering its key figures, businesses and parishes, as well as the struggles that have left their mark on Ontario’s Francophonie.

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Latest news

August 22 is now “Madeleine Meilleur Day” in Ottawa

To celebrate her remarkable career and retirement, Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe proclaimed August 22 as “Madeleine Meilleur Day” in the...

Yves Turbide named Executive Director of the Vanier Museopark

July 10, 2025 – The Board of Directors and team at the Vanier Museopark are pleased to announce the appointment...
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A new website for the Vanier Museopark

Have you seen our beautiful collection of maple syrup bottles?

The 2025 batch, 900 bottles proudly produced in Vanier at Canada's only urban sugar shack, features new labels with an...
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The Sugar Festival: Celebrating 40 Years of Tradition in Vanier!

OTTAWA, March 4, 2025 - The Vanier Museopark is excited to announce that the 40th edition of the Sugar Festival...

Here we go again for another maple season in Vanier!

Ottawa, February 13, 2025 - February marks the beginning of the maple season at the Vanier Museopark....
Educational and school programs

Teach living history at the Vanier Museopark!

The Vanier Museopark, Ottawa’s only French-language museum, is much more than just an exhibition space: it’s a living place where Francophone history, culture and traditions come to life.

With its sugar shack in the middle of an urban sugar maple grove, your students will discover a unique heritage through interactive and educational activities. Give your students an immersive, authentic experience in the heart of Ontario’s Francophonie!

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