The vibrant cultural community of the Ottawa Valley is inspired by our unique history and awesome natural beauty. Enjoy a performance or exhibit - from traditional step dancing and fiddling to a symphony of sound; rustic wood carvings to provocative old paintings; light hearted musicals to contemplative drama - truly Canadian, truly unique.
The Valley Arts Council
Since 1982, the Valley Arts Council (VAC) has been promoting all of the arts and artists of the Upper Ottawa Valley. The objective of the VAC is to educate the public in the arts through the provision of performances, exhibitions and festivals that display various art forms.
Further information: (613) 735-2613
Festival Hall
Festival Hall is justly named as Pembroke's showcase for a wide variety of cultural events spotlighting both local and visiting talent. Music, theatre, dance, recitals and exhibitions for audiences of all ages reflect the rich cultural diversity of the Ottawa Valley.
Find out what's on by visiting: 400 Isabella Street, Pembroke
Or calling: (613) 735-2613
Streetlight Theatre Company
Information: (613) 687-8140
Pembroke Community Choir
Information: (613) 735-3295
Pembroke Symphony Orchestra
Information: (613) 732-8837
Pembroke Legion Community Band
Information: (613) 732-4929
STEP BACK IN TIME Walking Tour
Use the map above to navigate through the City of Pembroke on your walking tour! Check out places such as Pembroke City Hall, the Armouries, the Cockburn Pointer Boat Monument, the Pembroke Public Library and Memorial Cenotaph Park. Enjoy the rich history of the City of Pembroke!
EXPOSITION D'ART I'SLES-AUX-ALLUMETTES ET PLAGES
Exposition of Art on Allumette Island and Shores
PAINTINGS - Acrylic, Oil, Watercolour, Prints SCULPTURES - Metal, Quilt, Stone, Doll House, Wood May 1st to Oct. 31st or by Appointment All Year Enjoy Island Hospitality and Beautiful Scenery while driving to visit our artists. Our brochure includes a map and location of the following numbered studios and promotion of St. Alphonsus Ligouri, 1888, Designated Historical Building, Open Monday to Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Our brochures are in many businesses in Pembroke, and at the Pembroke Welcome Centre, 2 International Drive. A contact to have a brochure mailed would be Claudette Spence at (819) 689-5050, or spenced@nrtco.net. Make this exciting tour of Home Studios a part of your "Must Do" list. A wonderful way to meet the artists. Feel free to phone studios for directions or appointment.
Pembroke Haunted History Walking Tour
Cold case files, ghosts, murder, confession, disease epidemics, jail breaks, hangings and so much more...
Come prepared to have your spine tingled as you get up close and personal with Pembroke's dark past. Following the lantern of your costumed guide through the city streets, you will be introduced to gruesome characters of a bygone era, still eager to share their lives. On each stop of the tour, your guide will mingle highly entertaining personal tales with historical context as you stand in the shadows of a former hospital, church, school, synagogue, jail and heritage homes. A first floor tour of a fabulous turn-of-the-century mansion is also included: the fully restored Grey Gables Bed and Breakfast. Adventure, hilarity and 6 months of detailed research await you. Pembroke Haunted History tour is held every second Friday evening from May to October starting at 7 pm across from Dairy Queen at 400 Pembroke St. East. You are also invited to book a special tour anytime for 10 or more people. Partial proceeds go to the Ottawa Valley Historical Society. Call 613-635-7281 or go to http://www.pembrokehauntedhistory.com/. See you there if you dare!
