Ottawa Joint event with Montreal (Ideas)

Hey guys.

Montreal has been keeping an eye on our boards, and they saw our thoughts about a joint event. I got this from their rep today.
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Hey,

I've been thinking about a joint FF event and have come up with a couple of possibilities. Perhaps if my group are interested, we could go to Ottawa over the Canada Day weekend and get together with your FF and do something fun and festive for the holiday.

I was also thinking since you guys have a public holiday the first weekend in August that perhaps your group would want to come to Montreal that weekend and perhaps we could go to the St. Sauveur water park.

http://www.parcaquatique.com/page.asp?intNodeID=18435

These are just a couple of ideas. Please let me know what you think. I'm open to any ideas and suggestions you have as well happy I look forward to hearing from you soon!
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I like borh of these ideas. What do you think?

 

Both of these ideas would be a blast! I especially like the fact that we would be "taking turns" going to the other's city for an event. It is a great way to get to know both groups!

Eli

 

if we do this were car-pooling right...as i dont drive and montreal would be a long walk for me to do.

 

absolutly

 

Bonjour from Montreal!

I've been discussing the idea of a joint event between Ottawa and Montreal FF with my group and the members here seem to be leaning towards going to Ottawa for the Victoria Day weekend. I was wondering if that would be a good weekend for the Ottawa FF to meet up with us? Some of the members seem very interested in going to museums for part of the day, then perhaps out to dinner and either see sights or visit some popular nightlife spots. I think the youngest member with us will be 18.

Perhaps you guys could make a list of suggestions on what would be of interest to see and do while there? I'd appreciate any and all suggestions I hope to meet up with all of you soon!

 

We will talk over a few ideas and post em up.

That sounds cool

 

This would be great, If anyone in the Ottawa fanforce doesn't know me, I'm a semi-staff member for Star Wars En Direct and have never really been able to make it to montreal for a show. This would be awsome if we can get them here for a day

 

I guess we could probably manage to produce a show live from Ottawa on a week-end.
And of course our mercenary could attend

 

SWenDirect live from Ottawa. I'm all for that!

 

I have this week off so i have alot of time on my hands, I complied a list that i'll be expanding on:

Canadian Museum of Civilization
100 Laurier Street
Hull, QC
Tel: (819) 776-7000
Toll-Free: 1-800-555-5621
Discover the Canadian Museum of Civilization, Canada's largest and most popular cultural institution. Located on a spectacular riverfront site in the heart of the National Capital Region, the Museum offers an unparalleled view of Ottawa's historic skyline. Permanent exhibitions include the majestic Grand Hall, housing the world's largest indoor collection of totem poles; the First Peoples Hall, dedicated to the history and achievements of Canada's aboriginal peoples; and the highly popular Canada Hall, which takes visitors on a cross-Canada journey through 1,000 years of history. Other favourite features include the Canadian Children's Museum, the Canadian Postal Museum, and the IMAX® Theatre. More information (819) 776-7000.

Canadian Museum of Nature
240 McLeod Street (at Metcalfe),
Ottawa, ON K1P 6P4
Tel: (613) 566-4700
Group Rates: (613) 566-4701
Toll-Free: 1-800-263-4433
Explore the world of insects, prehistoric dinosaurs, animals, and the changing face of the earth at the Canadian Museum of Nature. Located on the corner of Metcalfe and McLeod Streets, the museum is housed in the Victoria Memorial Museum Building, which over the years has played a colourful part in the city's history.

Canadian War Museum
1 Vimy Place,
Ottawa ON K1R 1C2
Tel: (819) 776-8600
Toll-Free: 1-800-555-5621
The Canadian War Museum celebrates its Grand Opening on the weekend of May 7-8, 2005. With an Open House and special activities and programming for the whole family, we invite everyone to celebrate with us to mark this historic event. The Museum is located on LeBreton Flats and the south bank of the Ottawa River, west of Parliament Hill in downtown Ottawa. For regular updates on Opening weekend, call us toll-free at 1-800-555-5621 or (819) 776-8600.

Canada Science and Technology Museum
1867 St. Laurent Blvd.
Ottawa, ON
Tel: (613) 990-6302
At 1867 St. Laurent Boulevard (corner of Lancaster), 10 minutes east of downtown, the Canada Science and Technology Museum takes a "hands-on" approach to exploring how man has transformed the natural elements of his world into a new world of mechanics, transportation, and technological advances. Take the Queensway to the St. Laurent Boulevard exit south and follow it until you see a lighthouse on the left-hand side. More information (613) 991-3044

Canada Aviation Museum
11 Aviation Parkway
Ottawa, ON
Tel: (613) 993-2010
From Sussex Drive, take the Rockcliffe Parkway est past the Rockcliffe Boathouse
until you see the exit to the Canada Aviation Museum. Explore the history of aviation through some of the 120 aircraft in the museum's collection along the "Walkway of Time". Interactive exhibits, workshops, demonstrations, and films complement the exhibitions. More information (613) 993-2010.

National Gallery of Canada
380 Sussex Dr.
Ottawa, ON K1N 9N4
Tel: (613) 990-1985
Toll-Free: 1-800-319-ARTS
Web Site: www.national.gallery.ca/125

The National Gallery of Canada is a visual arts museum of international stature. Located in one of the most spectacular sites in Ottawa - along Ottawa?s historic ByWard Market - the National Gallery overlooks the Ottawa River and the Parliament Buildings. Its award-winning architecture, featuring the luminous Great Hall, spacious galleries, and interior gardens and courtyards, is in itself worth the visit.

The National Gallery is the permanent home of the world?s most comprehensive collection of Canadian art, making it the country?s finest art museum. Its European collection and its modern American collection are considered among the best in the country. Discover masterpieces by the Group of Seven, Monet, van Gogh, Picasso and Jackson Pollock. Special Exhibitions highlight artists, time periods or themes through collaboration with international museums. Don?t

 

Silly question, what is this SWenDirect, and how does it work? I've never heard about it until now.

Eli

VFF

 

It's a podcast that also has a live broadcast, it usually happens on Sunday night from 7:00-9:30. Ulti, Kitfisto and Goddess discuss different Star Wars topics each week. Recently they had Karen Traviss on the show for her new book Triple Zero.

 

How do we listen?

 

http://swendirect.com it's all there, you can grab an archive, subscribe to the podcast and listen live on sundays at 7pm EST.

 

The million dollar question directed towards Sebastien, Audrey or Brian....
Where would we do the broadcast and can Christina come ?