Tue, July 19 to Sun, July 24, 2016
The 2016 Ottawa RCNA Convention
was hosted by the Ottawa Numismatic Society / Société numismatique d'Ottawa
www.ons-sno.ca
Delta Ottawa City Centre
101 Lyon Street North (between Queen St and Albert St)
Ottawa, Ontario
Phone: 613-237-3600
Standard MODE Room - $149.00
Deluxe MODE Room - $169.00
Club MODE Room - $189.00
For more information about the hotel and to book online visit their website.
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| General Chairman (Co-Chair) | Steve Woodland |
| General Chairman (Co-Chair) | Serge Pelletier |
| Hospitality Chairman | Gary Randall & Dave Sutherland |
| Special Events / Tours | Carole Malenfant & Leslie Guyatt |
| Exhibits | Chris Faulkner |
| Security | Chris LaSalle |
| Medals | Steve Woodland |
| Bourse Chairman | Chris LaSalle |
| Publicity & Communications | Serge Pelletier |
| Registration | Wilf Lauber |
| R.C.N.A. Liaison / Treasurer | Paul Johnson |
| Treasurer (ONS) | Wilf Lauber |
| Youth Programme (RCNA) | Lisa McPherson |
| Youth Programme - NumiCamp (ONS) | Serge Pelletier, Steve Woodland |
| Education Committee Chairman | Scott Douglas |
| Banquet Program | Dan Gosling |
| Souvenir Program | Serge Pelletier |
| Souvenir Program Advertising | Mary-Anne Luzba |
RCNA Contact : Paul Johnson
RCNA Executive Secretary
Cell phone : 1-647-401-4014
Email : info@rcna.ca
Local Contact : Steve Woodland
Title : Convention Chair
Cell phone : 1-613-612-2806
Email : swoodland@xplornet.com
Geoffrey Bell Auctions
1141 Main Street
Moncton, New Brunswick E1C 1H8
Telephone : 1-506-333-7778
Email : info@gbellauctions.com
Located east of Gatineau on the Ottawa River, approximately half way between Ottawa and Montréal, Montebello is a little country village surrounded by the type of impressive Canadian wilderness made famous in postcards and souvenir photos. The area was first settled in the mid-19th century by the family of Louis-Joseph Papineau, who later became seigneur of the area. Today the village is best known for Le Château Montebello, the largest log structure ever built.
Your full-day visit will begin at Manoir Papineau, a page straight out of 19th century history. Built between 1848 and 1850, Manoir Papineau is now a National Historic Site. The Manor is flanked by four towers; it rules over the surrounding terrain with its landscaped garden, spacious lawns, wooded areas, and a stream.
Your guided tour of the Manor and its outbuildings will culminate with tea in the Blue Room. After tea, you will have time to explore the Manor's immediate surrounding areas.
You will then proceed to the village and visit three local businesses: ChocoMotive, the boutique of a local chocolatier located in an old train station; Fromagerie Montebello, an award-winning cheese maker; and Les Brasseurs de Montebello, a microbrewery that offers unique beers, including a chocolate one! Price: $70 per person
[A minimum of 30 participants is required.]
Visit the historic town of Almonte, Ontario, located only 30 minutes west of Ottawa.
Your visit to this picturesque locale will begin with a guided tour of the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum, located in the annex of the former Rosamond Woolen Company. Constructed in 1867, this National Historic Site features a blend of the old and new, all related to the history of the Mississippi Valley and the textile industry.
Enjoy lunch at an eatery of your choice as you take in the quaint sites and shops of downtown Almonte.
You will also visit the Mill of Kintail, the original stream-side studio of sculptor and medallist R. Tait McKenzie. Now a museum the mill, an example of 1832 architecture, displays famous Canadian artworks from the 1930s. Draw inspiration from the surrounding natural scenery as
A.Y. Jackson once did in this same location.
The mill also features the James Naismith Museum of Basketball. The inventor of the sport, Naismith was an Almonte native and a special friend of McKenzie's. Price: $35 [A minimum of 20 participants is required.]
Brush up on your history by visiting two of the most popular museums of the National Capital Region: the Canadian War Museum and the Canadian Museum of History.
The Canadian War Museum is Canada's national museum of military history and one of the world's most respected museums for the study and understanding of armed conflict.
The mandate of the Canadian Museum of History is "To enhance Canadians' knowledge, understanding and appreciation of events, experiences, people and objects that reflect and have shaped Canada's history and identity, and also to enhance their awareness of world history and cultures." Price: $40 [A minimum of 30 participants is required.]
Enjoy a delicious buffet dinner and a convivial, relaxing atmosphere while you are cruising in comfort and style on the Ottawa River. Take in the beautiful views of Parliament Hill, the Canadian Museum of History, Rideau Falls and Locks, and many more beautiful sites. This 4-hour cruise and meal is an event to be cherished. Price: $81
[A minimum of 75 participants is required.]
Updated information will be posted on the RCNA Web site, in The CNJ, and in NumisNotes.
Register by May 31, and you could win Dinner for Two, courtesy of the Delta Ottawa City Centre Hotel.
Située à l'Est de Gatineau le long de l'Outaouais et environ à mi-chemin entre Ottawa et Montréal, Montebello est un petit village campagnard entouré de nature sauvage tel que trouvé sur les cartes postales et les photos souvenirs. La région a été colonisée vers le milieu du XIXe siècle par la famille de Louis-Joseph Papineau, qui en est éventuellement devenu le seigneur. Aujourd'hui, Montebello est surtout connu pour le Château Montebello, la plus importante structure en bois rond jamais construite.
La visite durera la journée et commencera au Manoir Papineau, là où le temps s'est arrêté au XIXe siècle.
Construit de 1848 à 1850, le Manoir est aujourd'hui un lieu historique national. Il est flanqué de quatre tours et surplombe le terrain qui l'entoure: jardin, parterre, boisé et cours d'eau. Votre visite du Manoir et de ses environs se terminera avec le thé au Salon Bleu. Après celui-ci vous aurez le temps d'explorer davantage.
La visite se poursuivra au village où vous visiterez trois boutiques du terroir: ChocoMotive, un chocolatier local installé dans l'ancienne gare; la Fromagerie Montebello; Les Brasseurs de Montebello, une micro brasserie qui offre de nombreuses bières uniques, dont une au chocolat! Prix : 70 $ par personne
[Un minimum de 30 participants est requis.]
Souper entre amis tout en naviguant sur l'Outaouais. Appréciez la colline Parlementaire, le Musée canadien de l'histoire, les chutes Rideau, les écluses et autres sites pittoresques qui scintillent dans la nuit. Cette croisièrede 4 heures comprend un buffet. À ne pas manquer. Prix : 81 $
[Un minimum de 75 participants est requis]
Gardez un œil sur le JCN, le site Web de l'Association et sur NumisNotes pour demeurer informé.
Inscrivez-vous par le 31 mai et vous pourriez gagner « Dîner pour Deux », un cadeau de l'hôtel Delta Ottawa City Centre.