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Tree Lighting Ceremony

Nov. 21, 2024

Price: SOLD OUT

A woman and a child looking up at the Christmas tree

English:

  • 6 pm

French:

  • 6 pm

Location:

  • Canadian Museum of History (exterior),

Join us for the Museum’s Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony!

Join us for the Museum’s 9th annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. This tradition also kicks off the Museum’s Christmas Market.

Come enjoy music by the Carleton University Choir, along with complimentary hot chocolate, gingerbread cookies, and maple taffy on snow (while quantities last). New this year: face painting and ice sculpture!

Invite family and friends to the official countdown, and don’t forget to dress warmly to fully appreciate this outdoor activity.

SOLD OUT

Don’t want the fun to end? Book your ticket to visit the Museum: Admission. And don’t forget to visit the Christmas Market!

Two women looking up at the Christmas tree

Photo: Marie-Andrée Blais

Giving back to the community

We are calling on your generosity to brighten up the holiday season for those in need by collecting non-perishable goods to be distributed to organizations on both sides of the river. What is involved? Simply bring in a non-perishable good and place it in the box provided!

When you donate a non-perishable food item, you can be entered into a draw for a chance to press the button to illuminate the tree!

We greatly appreciate your support during this festive season.

November 21, 2024, to January 12, 2025

Come admire the Museum’s dazzling outdoor tree throughout the holiday season. Adorned with thousands of lights, the tree will illuminate the Museum’s Plaza until January 12, 2025.

Supported by Black and McDonald.

Logo - Black & McDonald

Photo at top of page:
Marie-Andrée Blais

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