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Evening Weaving Workshop

Register for a two-hour evening workshop and discover the art of round weaving!

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Apple-solutely Delicious

From Sept. 1 to 15, stop by the Demonstration Kitchen to taste Apple Cinnamon Scones and Cinnamon Applesauce!

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Call for objects and stories

A new exhibition is currently in development at the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum, and we need your help!

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#hopeandhealingcanada

Created by Métis artist Tracey-Mae Chambers, this art installation broaches decolonization and reconciliation. 

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A farmer holding a scythe is walking up a hill through a field of greenish-yellow grass. There is a large tree at the top of the hill to the left.

The Life I Love – The Life I Choose

A stunning temporary photo exhibition which documents traditional farming practices that have remained largely unchanged for centuries.

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Evening Weaving Workshop

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7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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DateSep 29, 2023
Time7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
A close-up image shows a circular weaving, in shades of grey, brown and cream.

Demonstration Kitchen: September/October Activities

Canada Agriculture and Food Museum
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Canada Agriculture and Food Museum
DateSep 1, 2023 - Oct 31, 2023
TimeClosed September 18 to 22
An aerial view shows a plate of scones next to more scones on a wire rack. A tea towel, red apples, and a cup of tea are visible.

Introduction to Weaving

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Canada Agriculture and Food Museum
DateSep 30, 2023
TimeOngoing activity from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (while supplies last)
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The Life I Love – The Life I Choose

Canada Agriculture and Food Museum
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May 20, 2023
Oct 31, 2023
A farmer holding a scythe is walking up a hill through a field of greenish-yellow grass. There is a large tree at the top of the hill to the left.

Art installation: #hopeandhealingcanada

Canada Agriculture and Food Museum
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Canada Agriculture and Food Museum
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Mar 22, 2023
Oct 31, 2023
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Farming For the Future

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John Deere 720 LP Tractor - Ingenium 1983.0360

John Deere 720 LP Tractor - Ingenium 1983.0360

Canada has a long and rich history of innovation in science and technology. The artifacts collected, preserved, and displayed in the three museums of Ingenium showcase this history. Each artifact tells a fascinating story of innovation and illustrates how science and technology have contributed to the transformation of Canada. Find out more about many of these artifacts here.

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A map of the cranberry bog of Les Producteurs de Québec Limitée of Lemieux, Québec. Luc Bureau, “Un exemple d’adaptation de l’agriculture à des conditions écologiques en apparence hostiles: L’Atocatière de Lemieux,” Cahiers de géographie du Québec, December 1970, 389.
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“A sea serpent without affidavit, is like roast turkey without cranberry sauce;” Or, how the Larocque family created the first cranberry bog in Québec, part 3

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Rénald Fortier
Ingenium – Canada's Museums of Science and Innovation
Jul 30, 2023
Ahh, it is you, my reading friend. As thrilled as yours truly is at seeing you so that we can conclude our brief look at the history of the first cranberry bog in Québec, I must admit that you caught me in the middle of something. May I put you on hold for a minute or two? Many thanks. [Music of the
Two images spliced: On the left, different plant-based milk alternatives, on the right, an overhead view of the Spirit rover.
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2 things - and more! - you should know about plant-based milk alternatives and weather on Mars

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Jul 28, 2023
For this August edition, our experts explain how plant-based milk alternatives stack up to cow's milk, and share three interesting tidbits about weather on Mars!
Some of the buildings on the cranberry bog operated by Les Producteurs de Québec Limitée of Lemieux, Québec. Pierre-Arthur Dorion. “La plus importante plantation d’atocas au pays.” Le Bulletin des agriculteurs, July 1955, 11.
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“A sea serpent without affidavit, is like roast turkey without cranberry sauce;” Or, how the Larocque family created the first cranberry bog in Québec, part 2

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Rénald Fortier
Ingenium – Canada's Museums of Science and Innovation
Jul 23, 2023
Greetings, my reading friend, and welcome to this second part of our article on the first cranberry bog / farm / marsh in Québec. You will of course remember that this pioneering venture was the work of Jean Baptiste Edgar Larocque, founder of Les Producteurs de Québec Limitée of Lemieux, Québec. In
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Projects & Initiatives

Learn more about the Canola exhibition at the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum
Canola: Seeds of Innovation

Cartoon-style garden landscape, focusing on the soil under the ground. Various colourful characters such as such as a mole, an earthworm, and compost smile to the camera, dressed as superheroes.
Soil Superheroes

3 posters from the Women in STEM series
Website: Women in STEM

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Located on a national heritage site, the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum is the world’s only working farm in the heart of a capital city.
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